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Phillips Presents Universal Genève’s First Timepiece Following Its Revival

Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, announced the watches will be presented in the first auction for this year the Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, this event will showcase an extraordinary selection of nearly 200 rare and collectible timepieces, spanning both vintage and contemporary horology. we have mention some timepieces will be present in the auction in this article.

Waqt team got the chance to see the watches being presented in the auction. It was a wonderful meeting with Alexander Ghotbi who presented to us unique pieces there and told us the story behind each watch.

Beda'a

In 2005, Hader Al-Suwaidi envisioned a project that would weave Qatar's rich heritage with innovative craftsmanship, leading to "AlBidaa”, a brand that marries Qatar's cultural legacy with pioneering craftsmanship. Starting with the crafting of traditional daggers and swords,

Then, in 2024, the group launched their company specializing in the manufacture of luxury watches under the name “Beda'a”, and its inaugural watch was the “Fortress” collection. Inspired by the flexible and complex architectural elements of forts, followed by the Eclipse watch with its unique design, and the Attrayant watch.

The company's launches coincided with Geneva Watch Week 2024, specifically at the Hotel Beau Rivage Geneva.