Dubai – 18th April 2024 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to showcase the Global Highlights Tour of The Geneva Watch Auction: XIX at MB&F M.A.D Gallery in Dubai Mall from the 18th to the 20th of April, 2024.
MB&F sharing a similar appreciation for high quality and design to Phillips is proud to host, the Global Highlights Tour, a prelude to the Geneva Watch Auction: XIX, which will take place on 11 and 12 May 2024 in Geneva, and will share Italian watch collector and publisher Guido Mondani’s private collection including over 40 consigned wristwatches.
As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels.
Among the notable hero pieces are the Two-Crown Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 2523/1, a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘John Player Special’ Ref. 6241, and a Rolex Ref. 6102 featuring a ‘Caravel’ Cloisonné Enamel Dial. Also of significance is a potentially one-of-a-kind Stainless-Steel A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 boasting a Blue Dial, along with the inaugural appearance at auction of the Platinum Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain.
“We’re thrilled to present such a unique collection of wristwatches at Phillips Watches at M.A.D Gallery, spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Many pieces are making their auction debut, catering to discerning collectors with a diverse array of models sure to captivate enthusiasts,” Alexandre Ghotbi, Deputy Chairman and Head of Watches for Europe & Middle East at Phillips.
“This collaboration celebrates the dedication of icon collectors and emphasizes the role of the U.A.E in the global watch community. The MB&F M.A.D Gallery in Dubai Mall, a hub for innovation and artistic expression, provides the perfect backdrop for showcasing these extraordinary timepieces. We’re honored to partner with Phillips, and Bacs & Russo in bringing this experience to watch enthusiasts across Dubai and the wider GCC,” said Maximilian Büsser, Founder of MB&F.
The tour promises to captivate aficionados, offering a rare glimpse into the world of haute horology.
Visit Dubai’s MB&F M.A.D Gallery from 18th to 20th of April for an unforgettable journey through time.
