More than 40 brands participated in the Only Watch charity auction. Most of the lots achieved the highest prices. The charity auction saw Patek Philippe Reference 5016A-010 break the record for the most money raised by a single watch. The brand raised $7.3 million that exceeds 10 times the initial price.
The second most expensive watch is Richard Mille RM 27-02 which was tested by Rafael Nadal and worn during parts of the 2015 tennis session, including Rolland Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open. It was sold for $650,000.
FP Journe Tourbillon Souverain Bleu took the third place. The final price of the lot reached $550,000 that is twice as higher as the initial estimate of $250,000 – $400,000.
The 4th rank is given to Tudor Heritage Black Bay One. The top price of the watch ($375,000) exceeded 100 times the original estimate ($3,500 - $4,500).
The 5th highest estimated lot is Voutilainen GMT-6 sold for $145,000. This GMT has a unique guilloché enamel dial that contrasts dark blue and rich gold against a gunmetal ground.
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées raised $5,000 less than the previous brand. It was sold for $140,000 exceeding twice the initial estimate.
Bright and awesome Hublot Classic Fusion Only Watch was sold for $135,000.
One of the most colorful watches on the market Louis Vuitton Escale Worldtime was sold for $130,000. The original estimate of the lot amounted to $60,000 - $70,000.
Ulysse Nardin Only Watch Stranger raised a sum of $120,000 that surpassed the price of $70,000-$90,000. The black titanium case and red blades add to the rockstar appeal.
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