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STORYVivian Chen
Backes & StraussAs the world's oldest diamond company boasting a history of more than 220 years, the watchmaker got the inspiration for the lavishly decorated Princess Red Heart from a 19th-century brooch from its archive. The watch features two diamond-encrusted interlocking hearts

Backes & Strauss As the world's oldest diamond company boasting a history of more than 220 years, the watchmaker got the inspiration for the lavishly decorated Princess Red Heart from a 19th-century brooch from its archive. The watch features two diamond-encrusted interlocking hearts

Louis VuittonDesigned in collaboration with Paul Pettavino, the Tambour Spin Time Regatta features a gold boat, hand engraved and enamelled on the dial, blue alligator strap with 18ct pink gold folding, and comes with a painted Damier canvas trunk as a case

 

 

 

 

Louis Vuitton Designed in collaboration with Paul Pettavino, the Tambour Spin Time Regatta features a gold boat, hand engraved and enamelled on the dial, blue alligator strap with 18ct pink gold folding, and comes with a painted Damier canvas trunk as a case

 

 

 

 

 

Van Cleef & ArpelsThe inspiration for Lady Arpels Une journée à Monaco, which pays tribute to Monaco where the annual charity auction takes place, comes from the beautiful French Riviera. Its turquoise and mother-of-pearl dial tells the story of a mother and daughter taking a stroll along the Mediterranean coast

 

 

 

Van Cleef & ArpelsThe inspiration for Lady Arpels Une journée à Monaco, which pays tribute to Monaco where the annual charity auction takes place, comes from the beautiful French Riviera. Its turquoise and mother-of-pearl dial tells the story of a mother and daughter taking a stroll along the Mediterranean coast

 

 

PiagetIf you are looking for thinness in a fine watch, the Altiplano Automatic Skeleton is made with the world's thinnest automatic openworked calibre and for the first time treated to a black PVD. To highlight its exclusivity, the rim of the case-back is engraved with "Only Watch 2013"

 

 

 

 

Piaget If you are looking for thinness in a fine watch, the Altiplano Automatic Skeleton is made with the world's thinnest automatic openworked calibre and for the first time treated to a black PVD. To highlight its exclusivity, the rim of the case-back is engraved with "Only Watch 2013"

 

 

 

 

This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as: Watch out everyone!

Each year, top brands create a unique piece for the "Only Watch" charity auction. Check out the fifth edition of the star-studded event, opening on September 28