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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.

De Bethune

is a luxury watch brand based in L'Auberson, Switzerland. It was founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet, and is known for its unique and avant-garde designs.

 

Since its foundation,De Bethune has developed no fewer than 30 calibres, presented some 30 world premieres and registered a large number of patents as well as producing 150 one-off pieces.

 

De Bethune produces a range of high-end watches. The company is particularly known for its use of innovative materials and technologies, such as its patented De Bethune balance wheel and its use of titanium and silicon in its watch components.

 

De Bethune watches often feature a distinctive design language characterized by bold, asymmetrical shapes and complex displays. The company has received numerous awards for its watches, including the GPHG Men's Watch Prize in 2011 for its DB28 model.

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