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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.

Glossary

Atomic clock

Atomic clock's refers to a highly accurate timekeeping mechanism that utilizes the oscillations of atoms to measure time. Atomic clocks are based on the principle of atomic resonance, typically using the vibrations of atoms such as cesium or rubidium. These clocks are extremely precise, with accuracies reaching one nanosecond per day, which is equivalent to one second every 2.7 million years. Atomic clock technology is often utilized in conjunction with radio signals or satellite synchronization to ensure accurate timekeeping. By incorporating atomic clock technology, watches can maintain exceptional time accuracy, making them reliable and highly sought after by those who require precise timekeeping.