Phillips Bacs & Russo

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo introduces its latest collaborative horological creation: the 1952 Observatory Dial Limited Edition. This exquisite vintage-inspired wristwatch is the result of a creative partnership between Phillips Watches leadership, William Massena from the esteemed horological concept studio Massena LAB, and the masterful touch of award-winning independent watchmaker Raúl Pagès.

Phillips: The Geneva Watch Auction: XVIII. Star lot of the auction, the Patek Philippe ref. 3700/1 in platinum, sells for CHF 2.5 million, a world record for the reference. Extremely rare and well-preserved Rolex ref. 6062 in stainless steel sells for CHF 2.1 million, a world record for the reference in steel.

Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo announces Phillips Perpetual in Hong Kong’s Pedder Building. A boutique experience for the sale and purchase of fine watches located in The Pedder Arcade, a new retail concept in Central Hong Hong. Phillips Watches will also relocate its office to the Pedder Building.

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is pleased to unveil highlights ahead of The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII. The sale features some of the rarest and most coveted examples of horology from across the 20th and 21st centuries. The preview will open in Geneva on 10 May before the live auction on 13 and 14 May at the Hôtel La Réserve.

The New York Watch Auction: SEVEN realizes $21.1 million. TimeForArt realizes $1.2 million, with watches by Urwerk, Romain Gauthier, and Laurent Ferrier sold to raise funds for Swiss Institute. World record prices achieved for F.P.Journe, Grand Seiko, George Daniels, Patek Philippe, and Urwerk.

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieves a white glove sale, selling 100% of the lots offered in The Geneva Watch Auction: XVI, resulting in a grand total of CHF 44,979,370 / $45,073,827 / €45,249,246, more than doubling the pre-sale estimate of CHF 19.9 to 37.5 million.