UAE still a top-draw attraction for global brands; Breitling unveils Smart Watch in Dubai; Zenith watches dropping its prices

Market News

UAE still a top-draw attraction for global brands

Despite the continuing weakness in retail spending activity, UAE still remains a top-draw attraction for brands, figuring 19th in their list of most favored destinations. In fact, UAE shares the ranking with 10 per cent of international retailers targeting an opening here with India, Canada, the Czech Republic and Malaysia, according to the latest forecasts by the real estate consultancy CBRE. In the first-half of this decade, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha were the most-go places for retail expansions, in earlier CBRE findings on retailer plans.

Breitling unveils Smart Watch in Dubai

Exospace B55, Breitling’s first connected chronograph, launched in Middle East, will tell you that it is Apple who should be worried. While the Apple Watch is an accessory to the iPhone – and Samsung’s Gear S2 and a host of other smartphones Breitling wants it the other way around, It has, therefore, launched the Exospace B55 at a price-point of $8,900 (Dh32, 700), just a tad under where the Apple Watch Edition starts. The watch is now available across Breitling Boutiques and stores in the region.

Zenith watches dropping its prices

Due to the current economical context, Zenith has decided to reduce and reposition some specific models in the El Primero and the Elite collection. The price adjustments apply to all markets and concern watches.

The Spirit of Nature an exhibition by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef &Arpels partners with Design Days Dubai for the fifth consecutive year. For thisedition, Van Cleef & Arpels pays homage to the theme of Nature. Renownedfor its exceptional savoir-faire, the Maison presents The Spirit of Nature: aHigh Jewelry exhibition that brings together beautiful creations, combiningrefinement and elegance.

Company News

Chopard partners with the Arab Watch Guide Climbing Adventure

Chopard along with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons partners with the Arab Watch Guide for a one-of-a-kind exciting adventure whereas Hassan Akhras, known as the Arab Watch Guide, decided to climb one of the most challenging mounts in the Himalaya chains. The Arab Watch Guide chose a unique Chopard LUC watch, the renowned LUC 8HF Power Control.

Van Cleef & Arpels collaborates with Jeddah Arts [21, 39]

Van Cleef & Arpels partnership with Jeddah Arts [21, 39] in celebrating the art of fine Jewelry. Saudi Arabia’s art enthusiasts were welcomed to discover the exclusive L’ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels display. Van Cleef & Arpels exhibits the remarkable craftsmanship and savoir-faire of the Master Jewelers: In Praise of Hands, at the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, Tahlia St.Jameel Square.

Product Launch

Arnold & Son unveils Royal Collection – Nebula

The three-dimensional, openwork movement and dial of the Nebula offer views into the very heart of the in-house manufacture calibre. Two mainspring barrels providing a 90-day power reserve at the top. The view through the display back reveals even more of the superlatively hand-finished movement, with its skeletonized and chamfered main plate with polished edges, gold chatons and gears featuring polished chamfers. The Nebula is available in red gold or stainless steel case, with a sapphire crystal display back.

Piaget presents a special edition watch

Piaget unveils a special series for connoisseurs in Kuwait, inspired by the King of the desert; the Falcon. Available at the Piaget Boutique in Salhiya Mall, the timepiece draws its inspiration from the bird that is often referred to as the King of the desert; the Falcon. This is a wristwatch that is rife with precision due to the challenge of combining Piaget’s unique Métiers D’art with the record-breaking ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound movement 830p.

Pierre DeRoche unveils TNT Chrono 43

TNT Chrono 43 is sculpted from steel and titanium, the functions are displayed on a dial, specifically a sapphire dial whose bold hour-markers and transparent openings envelop the hands to confirm the overall force of the design. Mounted on a stitched rubber strap. The case is black PVD-treated titanium middle. Bezel, lugs, crown-guard and screw-lock crown in steel.

RICHARD MILLE combines gold and composite materials

Richard Mille and North Thin Ply Technology are unveiling two new materials: Gold Quartz-TPT® and Gold NTPT carbon, which showcase an exclusive combination of quartz or carbon with gold leaf. These new materials will be presented in two Richard Mille women’s models: the RM 07-01 and the RM 037. The overall look is enhanced by a satin-brushed red-gold case-band with polished pillars, and a dial set with diamonds and a centre in either mother-of-pearl or black onyx.

Celebrity News

Celebrities wears CHANEL at the Fall-Winter 2016/2017 in Paris

Anna MOUGLALIS, CHANEL ambassadress, wore a beige and white multicolor tweed jacket and skirt, look 42, from the Paris-in-Rome 2015/16 collection. CHANEL bag. Isabelle HUPPERT wore a red and navy blue tweed coat and a white cashmere cardigan. CHANEL bag.

Meta Golding wears Piaget jewelry for the premiere of “The Hunger Games”

Meta Golding, looked stunning as she stepped onto the red carpet in Piaget jewelry for the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.” Ms. Golding wore a pair of Piaget Rose earrings crafted in white gold and set with brilliant-cut diamonds along with a Piaget Rose ring in white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds and a cushion-cut pink tourmaline

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