Our Favorites From The Only Watch 2021 Collection
Only Watch returns to Monaco this November 6th in continuation of the biennial event that brings unique, one-off creations from dozens of brands to auction for the benefit of Duchenne muscular dystrophy research. It?s a great cause that has led to the creation of some seriously incredible timepieces, from this F.P. Journe Astronomic Blue to this uber Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime.Â
The 2021 Only Watch collection features, for the first time, a watch from Baltic (which we covered here) signaling a new level of recognition for small independents operating in the sub $1,000 price range. About time, if you ask us. A further look will reveal watches from Tudor, Zenith, TAG Heuer, and even Bell & Ross, making this year potentially one of the most diverse ever. While we await the auction itself, here are a few selections that caught our eye right off the bat. Keep in mind that some watches have yet to be fully revealed, such as this interesting looking Czapek to what will undoubtedly be a showstopper in the De Bethune and Voutilainen collaboration. As of now, this is what we?re feeling.
Zach Kazan – F.P. Journe X Francis Ford Coppola
Let me start by saying that I don?t know if I actually like the F.P. Journe X Francis Ford Coppola FFC Blue, I just think it?s completely insane, and I?m fascinated by it in the same way I am that the guy who directed Apocalypse Now could also make Jack. Both the watch itself and the story behind it are somewhat hysterical, ...
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