The water-resistance value expressed in metres corresponds to overpressure expressed in bars. 1 bar corresponds to a 10-metre water column.
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25 September 2009

500 Fathoms Only Watch No 1/1

ONE-OF-KIND MODEL SELLS FOR 22,000 €

The Blancpain 500 Fathoms Only Watch N°1/1 was sold at auction yesterday for 22,000 €. A remarkable sum, given that the starting price for this unique model was set at 15,000 €. This full amount will be donated to the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM), created by the parents of children affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Under the patronage of HRS Prince Albert II of Monaco who was present for this event, the “Only Watch” auction was held at 6 pm on Thursday September 24th during the Monaco Yacht Show.
The “Only Watch” concept unites 34 of the finest watch brands – including Blancpain, which for the third consecutive time put up for auction a watch issued in a worldwide limited edition of one.