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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

Carbonado

Carbonado, also known as the "Black Diamond" or "Carbonado Diamond," is a unique type of diamond with a distinctive structure and appearance. It is characterized by a polycrystalline structure made up of numerous small diamond crystals fused together. Typically, carbonado is black or dark gray in color and is known for its rough, uneven surface.


In the watch industry, carbonado is used as a material for watch dials, cases, and bracelets. Its incorporation into watchmaking adds a unique and contemporary touch.