Nick Kenyon
The eighth edition of Only Watch is underway, with the release of the unique pieces offered by the 50 brand partners. After raising 40 million Swiss francs in the last seven editions, Only Watch is one of the most important charity auctions on the calendar, with Only Watch raising money for research into muscular dystrophy. The watches are set to depart on a global tour of Christie’s salesrooms, starting in Monaco, under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who is a strong supporter of the auction. With more than four-dozen brands offering unique watches for the charitable cause, it was tough to pick our favourite watches of Only Watch 2019, but here they are.Felix Scholz Akrivia Chronometre Contemporain Rexhep Rexhepi Blue DialAkrivia Chronometre Contemporain Rexhep Rexhepi Blue DialIt’s one of the hottest watches at the moment, and this textural update gives it even more spice. Those who know me will understand I find this very caliente.Andrew McUtchen Hermes Arceau L'Heure de la Lune Only WatchAn admission. This one passed me by at SIHH and, honestly, I don’t know how. Add the cool blue lume on the time and date dials to the already complex and creative equation a moon phase where the moons are static on the dial and partially obscured by rotating discs … see, amazing! and it goes to an even more interstellar level.Emma Thomas Louis Vuitton x Anita Porchet Escale Spin Time Only WatchLouis Vuitton x Anita Porchet Escale Spin Time Only WatchBeauty, drama, and rocks Louis Vuitton marries Guns N' Roses with Romeo & Juliet what more could you possibly want?Nick Kenyon – MB&F x L'Epee T-Rex Only WatchWhenever I look at something from MB&F, I never understand straight away what is going on, or how you actually tell the time. That’s what I love about this piece it's playful in the way it makes you wonder what is happening, and would put a smile on my face every day if I had it on my desk.Our other favourites:Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Only WatchMontblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Only WatchF.P. Journe Astronomic BlueF.P. Journe Astronomic BlueH. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Moon Vantablack Only WatchH. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Moon Vantablack Only WatchHublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Sapphire OrlinskiHublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Sapphire OrlinskiBreguet Type 20 Revival 2055STBreguet Type 20 Revival 2055STVoutilainen TP1 pocket watchVoutilainen TP1 pocket watch
02.07.19