31. Louis Vuitton Escale Spin Time Black & Fire
This fiery version of Louis Vuitton’s Escale Spin Time is nothing if not eye-catching and, as well as the ‘Only Watch’ engraving on the reverse, will come in its own trunk, customised by the winning bidder.
Estimate: CHF 50,000 – 80,000; uk.louisvuitton.com
32. Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Chronograph
Intensely masculine and inimitably bold in black and yellow, this is the next step in the evolution of Maurice Lacroix’s iconic chronograph – the first to exchange the quartz movement for an automatic one.
Estimate: CHF 3,500 – 4,500; www.mauricelacroix.com
33. MB&F Horological Machine N°8 Only Watch
Created in collaboration with young artist Cassandra Legendre, this version of the HM8 is recognisable from the whimsical sapphire crystal, which was originally drawn by the 15-year-old talent.
Estimate: CHF 80,000 – 100,000; www.mbandf.com
34. Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps S200 Vantablack
There black, then there’s Vantablack – a material that absorbs 99.99% of visible light. Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps make ample use of the nano-tube based material by creating a watch that seems to float on the void.
Estimate: CHF 70,000 – 120,000; www.mctwatches.com
35. Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Unique Piece Only Watch’17
Encapsulating the watchmaking heritage of Montblanc’s ex-Minerva manufacture, this unique chronograph takes on a vintage look inspired by the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter which won it’s category at the Grand Prix d’horlogerie of Geneva 2016.
Estimate: CHF 28,000 – 35,000; www.montblanc.com
36. Moritz Grossmann Atum Homage
Not only is this beautifully classic timepiece with grand-feu enamel dial unique in and of itself, but it comes twinned with a historically important 1875 pocket watch, a tribute to the historical craft of Glashutte – which, incidentally, the winner is invited to visit as a guest.
Estimate: CHF 40,000 – 60,000; www.grossmann-uhren.com
37. Patek Philippe Reference 5208T-010
High complications from Patek Philippe are always a collector’s we dream; this one however, with its unique carbon-fibre guilloche dial and titanium case, is sure to show just how deep that appreciation for the watchmaker goes.
Estimate: CHF 900,000 – 1,100,000; www.patek.com
38. Piaget Black Tie Vintage Watch
With its brown pietersite dial, a stone used as a protective talisman, Piaget have created a unique piece that does its 1950s roots justice, a watch fit for Andy Warhol himself.
Estimate: CHF 30,000 – 50,000; en.piaget.com
39. Rebellion Predator 2.0 Regulator Power Reserve Sébastien Buemi Edition for Only Watch
Fortunately for Rebellion, this year’s thematic Only Watch colour also happens to be the favourite of ambassador and FIA World Endurance Champion Sébastien Buemi. This watch fits the bill on both counts.
Estimate: CHF 37,500 – 55,000; www.rebellion-timepieces.com
40. Ressence Type 12OW
Ressence, ever the innovators, have brought another world-first to the watch industry with their use of sintering, which here compacts different layers of material into the case using lasers.
Estimate: CHF 20,000 – 24,000; ressencewatches.com
