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.

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Altimeter

An altimeter is a device that measures altitude or elevation above sea level. It is commonly used in aviation, mountaineering, and other outdoor activities to help determine one's location and to aid in navigation.

An altimeter can work based on various principles, such as barometric pressure or GPS technology. A barometric altimeter measures altitude by measuring the atmospheric pressure, which decreases as the altitude increases. The device contains a small aneroid barometer that expands or contracts with changes in air pressure, which moves a needle on the display to indicate the current altitude.

Altimeters are commonly found in watches designed for outdoor activities, as well as in dedicated handheld devices used by hikers, climbers, and pilots. They often include additional features, such as temperature readings and weather forecasting.

Mechanical wristwatches with altimeter features are relatively rare, as most altimeter watches use electronic sensors to measure altitude.