Our winner, who is actually picking up the 46mm Arctic Diver Swiss from Mike himself, won out at nearly $2,100.00, even donating the now-unneeded shipping fee too. A class act guy.

Just to remind everyone, 100% of the proceeds from the auction went directly to The Mission Continues. Thanks to Mike Kobold for donating the watch and accessories, ensuring that this auction could even take place and to Eric Greitens, founder of The Mission Continues.

And a special note of thanks to Hodinkee which posted a very nice article about the auction and even sent out a couple of tweets to help drum up interest – thanks Jeff! And while you’re at it, check out Kobold’s completely new website, it looks awesome.

You still have a few days left to get in on the action, get a great watch help The Mission Continues continue to help our injured and disabled veterans. To learn more about this important auction, just scroll down or click here.

And stay tuned for the first cross-oceanic installment of the Parisian Gentleman blog on OTC. Looking for a modern take on classic bespoke? You could do worse than Cifonelli. Look for Part One tomorrow…

I am very happy to announce that the OTC/Kobold watch auction is now live on eBay. Please make sure to stop by the auction’s page and take a look – but don’t wait too long because it ends on January 11.

It’s a great opportunity to do some good and score a cool deal – Mike Kobold has generously donated a brand new Arctic Diver Swiss, logoed baseball hat and several expedition patches from Kobold sponsored arctic missions. All of the auction’s proceeds – that’s 100% – will go directly to the veteran’s support group, The Mission Continues.

Kobold’s Arctic Diver Swiss

If you are not familiar with The Mission Continues, here is a little background. Founded by Navy Seal officer, Rhodes Scholar and White House Fellow Eric Greitens, The Mission Continues recognizes that injured veterans still have a desire to serve their country and their community.

The Mission Continues awards fellowships to empower wounded and disabled veterans to serve in their communities. In doing so, they send the message: “We still need you.” America owes these men and women a great deal, but as a nation, we have much left to learn from them. While injury may have changed the nature of their service, their mission continues, and it is as important as ever. To learn more, please visit The Mission Continues’ website.

Kobold Watch Company and its founder, Mike Kobold, have a deep connection with the armed and protective services. Kobold’s watches are depended on by every branch of the military; in fact operators from elite units helped Kobold develop its renowned Phantom chronograph. A leading American boutique watch brand, Kobold’s signature watches grace the wrists of explorers, politicians, soldiers and celebrities.

Kobold watches are regularly profiled in leading international watch and lifestyle magazines and they are considered by many to be some of the best tool watches in the world. Kobold Watch is a proud supporter of the Navy SEAL Warrior Fund.

So please spread the word about this great auction, link to your own blog or website, tell a friend and let other veterans know about this great auction – and about The Mission Continues.