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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.

Cuervo y Sobrinos

The Cuervo y Sobrinos brand was founded in (Havana, Cuba) in 1882 by the Cuervo family. The brand is known for its classic and elegant designs, as well as its promotion of Cuban culture and lifestyle.

Cuervo y Sobrinos watches are crafted using only the finest materials and Swiss-made movements, ensuring exceptional quality and precision. The brand offers a range of collections, each with its own unique style and features. For example, the Historiador collection features vintage-inspired designs with a modern twist, while the Prominente collection offers bold and contemporary styles.

One of Cuervo y Sobrinos' most iconic collections is the Esplendidos collection, which is inspired by the glamour and sophistication of 1950s Havana. The watches in this collection feature classic and elegant designs, with round cases and simple dials, as well as a range of complications such as chronographs, moonphases, and power reserve indicators.

Cuervo y Sobrinos also offers limited edition watches that celebrate important milestones in Cuban history, such as the 1959 Revolution and the historic visit of Pope Francis to Havana in 2015.