COMMUNITY
Only Watch is a community project that is powered by the unwavering support and generosity of numerous stakeholders, starting by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the watch industry, event and logistics partners, print and digital media, content creators and watch lovers...
Thanks to the committed support of all working graciously, Only Watch has allowed our non-profit organization to raise near CHF/EUR 130 million for research on neuromuscular diseases, with running costs representing only around 2% of the auctions proceeds.
H.S.H. PRINCE ALBERT II
OF MONACO
“Only Watch is a one-of-a-kind charity project which combines innovation and the guiding principle of creating beauty to do good. These two extremely precious values – creativity and generosity - are deeply enrooted in our Monegasque culture. Doing good in this case, means putting all of our efforts to support scientific research to find a cure to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease that is, to this day, incurable (…).
This situation can change, thanks to the work of dozens of scientists around the world, some of whom I have had the opportunity to meet and that have humbled me by sharing with me their life devotion to one of the most meaningful causes. Today, a large portion of this work is funded by Only Watch and the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies. An extremely significant contribution that has put Monaco on the map of worldwide neuromuscular research. (…)
I am proud to see that an international, successful, altruistic project like this one has its roots in Monaco.”
(Excerpt from H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s welcome word in the Only Watch 2019 catalogue)
THE
WATCHMAKERS
126 brands have participated to Only Watch since 2005, representing the majority of the high horology industry.
All watchmaking brands contribute to Only Watch by producing a unique piece, mobilizing their teams to design it, manufacture it, promote it at their own cost. It often becomes a meaningful virtuous energizing moments for participating companies to express creativity to do good. It is thanks to their commitment that this one-of-a-kind project can achieve its fundraising goals and finance substantial scientific and medical progress.
Participating brands since 2005:
Akrivia/Rexhep Rexhepi, Andersen Genève, Angelus, Antoine Preziuso, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, Artya, Atelier de Chronométrie, Ateliers de Monaco, Audemars Piguet, Auffret Paris, Backes & Strauss, Baltic, Barbier-Mueller, Bell & Ross, Biver, Blancpain, Blu, Boucheron, Bovet 1822, Breguet, Brittany Nicole Cox, Bulgari, Cabestan, Carl F. Bucherer, Cartier, Celsius X VI II, Chanel, Charles Girardier, Chaumet, Chopard, Christiaan van der Klaauw, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, Concepto Watch Factory, Confrérie Horlogère, Corum, Cyrus Genève, Czapek Genève, D. Candaux, Dalibor Farny, Daniel Roth, De Bethune, De Grisogono, DeLaCour, DeWitt, Dominique Renaud, Emmanuel Bouchet, Eterna, F.P. Journe, Fabergé, Ferdinand Berthoud, Franc Vila, Franck Muller, Frédérique Constant, Furlan Marri, Gerald Charles, Genus, Gérald Genta, Girard-Perregaux, Glasshütte, Grönefeld, H. Moser & Cie, Harry Winston, Hautlence, Hermès, Hublot, Ikepod, Instruments & Mesures du Temps, IWC, Jacob & Co, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Julien Coudray 1518, Kiu Tai Yu, Konstantin Chaykin, Krayon, L'Epée, L. Leroy, Laurent Ferrier, Les Ateliers de Monaco, Louis Moinet, Louis Vuitton, Ludovic Ballouard, Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps, Mauboussin, Maurice Lacroix, MB&F, Montblanc, Moritz Grossmann, Officine Panerai, Omega, Parmigiani, Patek Philippe, Perrelet, Petermann Bédat, Piaget, Pierre Kunz, Rebellion Timepieces, Réservoir, Ressence, Richard Mille, RJ, Rodolphe, Roger Dubuis, Romain Gauthier, Romain Jerome, Singer Reimagined, Speake Marin, Swatch, Sylvain Pinaud, Tag Heuer, Télôs Watch, Thomas Mercier, Tiffany & Co., Tourneau Timepieces, Trilobe, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Urwerk, Vacheron Constantin, Van Cleef & Arpels, Voutilainen, Vulcain, Zenith.
THE PARTNERS
The lasting success of Only Watch is the result of the mobilization of its ecosystem of stakeholders and partners who, by offering their skills and expertise, their products and services and by financing essential parts of the project, enable it to exist and have a world-scale impact.
Each object, each service provided free of charge or at very reduced rates by one of its partners allows the charity organization to use the funds raised during the auctions only for its primary purpose: financing research and the development of therapies for Duchenne muscular disease genetic diseases.
Our most grateful appreciation to everyone around the world who has so generously given their time and support and in particular:
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco for his active and unwavering commitment on the project since day 1,
watchmakers, watch brands and their teams for offering the dazzling lots on Only Watch 2023,
AHMED SEDDIQI & SONS (UAE) for hosting a glamourous event in Dubai,
BETTINA (MONACO) for the custom-made haute couture bracelets to celebrate the 10th edition of Only Watch,
LANSON for their love of champagne shared on the world tour and the auction,
CHRISTIE’S for providing graciously their renowned expertise since 2017 and hosting the Only Watch collection around the world,
CUBATA CIGARS SWITZERLAND for providing exceptional cigars that match the unique vibe of this project,
DIETLIN SWISS SHOWCASES for providing innovative and secure showcases,
DORIER for sharing their event production capacities and talents,
GAËL BALDY the designer who put together this memorable anniversary catalogue,
FERRARI EXPEDITIONS for safely transporting the Only Watch collection across the world and their availability to review all possible options,
FOUR SEASONS (GENEVA) for being the hotspot for the Only Watch exhibition and its team in Geneva,
HELIO GRAPHIC SYSTEM (MONACO) for the photo-engraving of the official catalogue and their support throughout the whole production process.
KELLER TRADING (SWITZERLAND) for allowing us to gift the Only Watch community high quality gloves and clothes, making sure the pieces are handled carefully,
MONACO YACHT SHOW for their yearly donations on their entrance fees and the premium space given to the Only Watch collection on the number 1 yacht show in the world,
PALEXPO for the great services this venue and team offers and for making all of us feel at home during the auction,
A2P AGENCY for shooting the watches with precision for them to be shown in the best light,
THE EMBASSY OF MONACO IN SWITZERLAND & THE PRINCIPALITY’S MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN GENEVA for offering the post-auction celebratory closing cocktail,
THE HOUR GLASS (SINGAPORE) for making the Only Watch stopover in Singapore a state-of-the-art event,
TRULLI (FRANCE) for the production of the official catalogue and offering a variety of choices for the best quality of papers and services,
ALL THE PRESS AND MEDIA, PRINT AND DIGITAL, for giving the event such splendid coverage.
A special thanks to the ONLY WATCH team: Alice Dupont, in charge of coordination for the second time in a row, Johan Pizzardini, on board since day 1 as a creative sparring partner and craftsman of the Only Watch identity, Joé Naturel for offering his help and expertise on content-creation and event production.
And all friends of the cause who have kindly given time over the years to make Only Watch a reality.
THE SCIENTISTS
Thanks to the funds raised, our charity finances grants for doctoral or post-doctoral projects, as well as fundamental and applied research, medical innovation, natural history studies, biotechs... Tens of projects lead by more than 50 researchers working in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands and more. All under one banner: the Only Project.
A few of these committed scientists and doctors whose work we have funded or are currently funding are: Dr Luis Garcia, Pr Karim Wahbi, Dr Aurélie Goyenvalle, Pr Helge Amthor, Dr Robert M. Kotin, Pr Christophe Marcelle, Jean-Paul Carta, Pr Simone Spuler, Pr Dame Kay Davies, Pr Christian Leumann, Dr Marisa Jaconi, Dr Amalia Stantzou, Dr Mohamed Bouri, Pr Denis Duboc, Dr Cyrille Vaillend, Dr Jakub Malcher, Dr Yvan Torrente, Pr Simon Hughes, Dr Keith Foster, Pr Francesco Muntoni, Dr Rachid Benchaouir, Dr Lee Sweeney, Fernanda Bajanca…
