iW Magazine Fall 2018 | Page 127

BREGUET MARINE 5517 SUPPORTS RACE FOR WATER IN CELEBRATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP with marine environmental organization Race for Water, Breguet has created a special edition of its Marine 5517 timepiece. The new watch is set in a titanium case with a custom blue dial that features the Race for Water ship in a clous de Paris motif. The Breguet Marine Race for Water Special Edition will travel on the wrists of Race for Water explorers and accompanying them in their mission. They will embark on an oceanic tour with a ship powered with hydrogen and solar energy. Called the Race for Water Odyssey, the mis- sion will make about thirty-five stopovers around the world and provide an opportunity for scientists and decision-makers to gather and share what they have learned about the need to preserve water. A special exhibition Breguet launched at Baselworld 2018 will travel to various desti- nations to further contribute in raising awareness for this mission. Breguet says it will support the Odyssey through its completion in 2021. A.P. PERPETUAL RAISES FUNDS FOR WATER AN AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar unique piece raised $240,000 to benefit critical water issues worldwide during the sixth annual Night for One Drop charity auction in Las Vegas. The 18-karat rose gold watch features the classic compli- cation with a special oscillating weight engraved with a repro- duction of the Audemars Piguet Manufacture. Making the piece a true one-of-a-kind was the reversed dial and counter tones. When the hammer finally came down, the final price made The watch was the evening’s top performing lot. In total, the evening raised $1,156,060. All proceeds from the event will ben- efit One Drop’s global water efforts, with a portion of the pro- ceeds going to the Las Vegas Community. FALL 2018 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | 127