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.

Dubois-Depraz

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Dubois-Depraz is a component manufacturer located in the Vallee de Joux in Switzerland, specializing in the production of modules that enhance the functionality of watch movements, particularly in chronographs and calendar mechanisms. They play a significant role in the Swiss watchmaking industry as a supplier to renowned watch brands such as Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and Rolex.

At their factory, Dubois-Depraz meticulously tests and assembles watch movement modules, a process that requires precision and can take several months to complete. These modules are designed to be added to the base movements to provide additional features and complications to the watches. By collaborating with famous watch brands, Dubois-Depraz contributes to the production of high-quality watches that incorporate advanced chronograph and calendar mechanisms.

Despite the complexity involved in creating watch movement modules, the company has developed efficient practices that allow them to produce over 100,000 modules annually. This demonstrates their ability to meet the industry's requirements and deliver high-quality components to their customers.