| Only Watch – auction results – press-release |
| Thursday, 24 September 2009 00:00 |
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PRESS-RELEASEOnly Watch auction of exceptional timepieces34 exceptional timepieces achieved €2,285,500 at the bi-annual Only Watch charity auction in support of research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.In the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the third edition of the Only Watch charity auction of 34 exceptional timepieces organized by Patrizzi & Co and the Monaco Yacht Show ensured the continuation of the financing of important scientific and medical research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. “These are excellent results,” says Osvaldo Patrizzi, “Proving once again, thanks to the marvellous craftsmanship of the 34 watch brands that donated their unique works of horology, that there is always a demand for unusual and exclusive pieces.” Luc Pettavino, President of the Monaco Yacht Show and founder of the Monegasque Association Against Muscular Dystrophy, declared, “In the face of this marvellous result, I cannot but thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for everything that they have given of their talents to such a noble cause and with such humanity, excellence and altruism. Not least the brands, collectors, personalities, partners, organizers – a group of men and women that, with their collective energies orientated towards the same objective, have once again given this evening with humility and joy, the right of hope for healing to 1,000s of children in the world.” At the conclusion of the auction, HSH Prince Albert II thanked everyone and congratulated all the participants of this fantastic project. €30,000 of donations was also added to the final sum with which the Association count on continuing to support the research projects already underway and also help new projects. Thanks to Only Watch, day by day a therapeutic solution for the children suffering from this pathology that is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy draws closer. Only Watch has become the high watchmaking charity auction eagerly waited for by watchmaking collectors and aficionados around the world. So it is with great pleasure that everyone involved in Only Watch invite you to join them again in September 2011 for the next edition of Only Watch. 
Right: Osvaldo Patrizzi, Chairman Patrizzi & Co Auctioneers |