Pegasus is one of the best-known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. Greco-Roman poets wrote about his ascent to heaven after his birth and his obedience to Zeus, king of the gods.

He was captured by the Greek hero Bellerophon near the Perene fountain with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allowed the hero to ride him to defeat a monster, the Chimera, before accomplishing many other exploits. Because of his faithful service to Zeus, he was rewarded by being transformed into the constellation Pegasus and placed up in the sky.

The symbolism of Pegasus has varied through the ages. An emblem of wisdom and especially of fame from the Middle Ages until the Renaissance, he became a symbol of poetry and the creator of sources from which the poets draw inspiration, particularly in the 19th century. Pegasus is the subject of a very rich iconography, especially expressed in ancient Greek pottery and paintings, as well as Renaissance sculptures.

Specificities of this exceptional timepiece

Symbol of Wisdom and inspiring springs, this representation of the Pegasus by the Manufacture Vulcain celebrates the unique and secular know-how of art of the Enamel. Its unique manufacture movement and the refined finishing make this timepiece a real collector’s item.

• Hand-made Enamel Grand Feu Cloisonné Dial
• Unique motif developed for Only Watch
• 12 diamond cabochons
• 5N 18K pink gold case
• Vulcain Manufacture mechanical automatic alarm movement
• Back case engraving Only Watch

The Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy

The Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (A.M.M.) was created in 2001 by parents of children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy who decided to unite their resources and shared experience to support progress on scientific and medical research.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare genetic illness that affects boys: one birth in 3500. Progressively serious, it is characterized by a weakening of muscles and leads to lung and cardiac complications that become fatal with the onset of adulthood.

The life of these sick children is therefore one of increasing dependence on constant care and associated treatments. Although research has progressed significantly over the last ten years, notably with the gains in genetic therapy and thanks to the efforts of charity organizations, there remains a lot to do in order to find a cure for these children.

The Support of the Monaco Yacht Show

Since 2001, Luc Pettavino, President of the association and engaged parent, with the precious logistical and organizational aid of the Monaco Yacht Show team, themed charity auctions from which all the proceeds are donated to the A.M.M. for the support of research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Only Watch

A traveling exhibition of the OW2015 collection is organized from September 23 and starts in Monaco. This promotional tour provides an opportunity for collectors, amateurs, watch enthusiasts and media representatives to discover these unique creations.

• Monaco September 23-26
• Hong Kong October 2-5
• Pekin October 9-12
• New-York October 17-20
• London October 24-27
• Geneva November 5-7

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