Cover Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Only Watch
Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Only Watch
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The Only Watch 2023 World Tour comes to Singapore this October
Only Watch, the biennial charity auction of timepieces to raise funds for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, returns for its 10th edition on November 5. There are over 60 one-off creations going under the hammer for the cause in Geneva, Switzerland. But before the watches are sold, they are being presented to the public, media and horological enthusiasts during a promotional tour across eight cities, including Singapore.
Hosted by leading specialty watch retailer The Hour Glass, the Singapore stop of the Only Watch 2023 World Tour will be held from October 20 to 22 at Malmaison by The Hour Glass, where visitors can view the unique horological creations in a special exhibition.
“The Hour Glass is delighted to once again host the Only Watch 2023 stopover in Singapore,” says Michael Tay, group managing director of The Hour Glass. “Only Watch has risen to be the sole unifying platform in the watch industry that allows both the institutional brands, as well as the independent artisanal watchmakers, to showcase the expanse of their technical watchmaking innovation, their creative talent and craftsmanship; all for an incredible cause.”
Ahead of the Only Watch 2023 Singapore exhibition, we highlight below six of the most outstanding creations to expect.
To register your interest and book an appointment for the Only Watch 2023 exhibition in Singapore, visit The Hour Glass website.
In case you missed it: Only Watch 2023: How does the charity work?
Audemars Piguet
Above Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Only Watch Edition
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked Only Watch Edition
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Every component of this unique timepiece has been finished with refined haute horlogerie decorations, such as “traits tirés” machine bevelling, circular and sunray brushing, snailing and polished chamfers. Featuring a white ceramic case and a matching bracelet, the 41 mm watch has pops of vivid blue on the inner bezel, mainplate and bridges, along with white gold hour markers and hands. A special oscillating weight in 22K gold has also been coloured with the same blue and rhodium tones for a sophisticated and contemporary look.
Louis Vuitton
Above Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch 2023
Louis Vuitton Tambour Einstein Automata Only Watch 2023
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Just putting the tongue‑in‑cheek design of Albert Einstein, in one of his most notorious poses, on the dial of this 46.8 mm watch in stainless steel requires incredible craftsmanship. Techniques of micro‑sculpting and grisaille enamelling were employed to achieve such high levels of detail and realism, while the LV 525 calibre brings the dial to life through four animations: jumping hours, retrograde minutes, power reserve indicator and time on demand.
Breguet
Above Breguet Marine Hora Mundi 5555
Breguet Marine Hora Mundi 5555
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Frequent flyers will enjoy the convenience of the instant‑jump time zone display on this 43.9 mm watch in rose gold, a technical feat accomplished via the pusher and the crown. When travelling, the wearer simply needs to set the time zone of the destination on the city ring, and with the push of a button, the watch mechanism jumps to the right time and date without disturbing the accurate running of the watch. The beautiful dial depicting the Earth is composed of superimposed plates and decorations such as hand‑guilloché waves.
Hublot
Above Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Only Watch
Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Only Watch
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Hublot’s “Art of Fusion” spirit is embodied in this colourful 42 mm smiling beauty in polished sapphire, which merges the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s know‑how with the playful universe of Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. The central tourbillon, which was requested by Murakami and a huge technical feat, represents the heart of the person who buys this watch in aid of research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy as well as the hearts of the children fighting the disease.
Bulgari
Above Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Marble
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Marble
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Bulgari continues to perform incredible feats with its Octo Finissimo range of watches, this time by dressing it in a thin layer of gorgeous green marble from the Aosta Valley, which links Switzerland and Italy through the Alps. Perpetually influenced by its Italian roots, Bulgari’s choice of marble for this 40 mm watch fitted with the in‑house calibre BVL 268—which, at just 1.95 mm thick, is the world’s thinnest manual‑wind flying tourbillon movement—was inspired by the use of the material in Roman architecture by the most skilful artists in ancient times.
Tag Heuer
Above Tag Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph for Only Watch
Tag Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph for Only Watch
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Tag Heuer’s first mechanical split‑seconds chronograph debuts with a completely new case design for a Monaco that takes direct inspiration from the original model launched in 1969, but with an updated, avant‑garde aesthetic. The brand‑new Tag Heuer Calibre TH81‑00 offers a 65‑hour power reserve and is housed in a 41 mm case in texturised titanium.
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Annabel Tan is the Editor of Watches and Jewellery at Tatler Singapore, where she covers all things luxury timepieces and fine jewellery across both print and digital platforms. She is also the Editor of Tatler GMT Singapore, a role that deepens her fascination with the ever-evolving world of watchmaking. Outside of work, she’s usually on the hunt for her next favourite watch that she can’t afford, planning her next beach getaway, or catching up on the latest Formula 1 race.
