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22nd Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition Confirms 2026 Schedule; A. Lange & Söhne brings pop-up exhibition to Dubai Mall
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Market News
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22nd Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition Confirms 2026 Schedule
Qatar Tourism (QT) and Qatar Business Events Corporation (QBEC) announced that the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE 2026) will be held from April 28 to May 3, 2026, spanning six live event days at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC). Organizers plan to collaborate with relevant authorities to deliver an exceptional edition, emphasizing a unique and memorable experience for both exhibitors and visitors. |
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Company News
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A. Lange & Söhne brings pop-up exhibition to Dubai Mall
A. Lange & Söhne unveiled an immersive pop-up exhibition at the Dubai Mall’s Grand Atrium from December 4–17, offering Middle East watch enthusiasts a unique glimpse into the brand’s heritage and craftsmanship. Inspired by the historic 1873 manufacture building in Glashütte, the installation blended light, movement, and contemporary design to highlight the essence of Lange’s precision watchmaking. A façade referencing the brand’s exclusive honey-gold alloy set the stage for the experience. Inside, visitors explored dedicated spaces, including an Immersive Room that narrated the brand’s journey from its 1845 origins to its 1990 revival and modern innovations. |
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LEDERER CIC 39 mm Racing Green Named Semi-Finalist in Louis Vuitton Watch Prize
The LEDERER CIC 39 mm Racing Green has been named a semi-finalist in the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize, marking a milestone for the brand’s philosophy. Celebrated not only for its striking design but also for the vision behind it, the watch embodies a commitment to mechanical truth, sincerity, and meaningful horology. Rather than relying on ornamentation, the CIC 39 mm reflects Lederer’s pursuit of advancing watchmaking at its core—quietly, profoundly, and with deep respect for time - highlighting the brand’s belief in the enduring value of purpose-driven craftsmanship. |
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Breitling Opens First Breitling Kitchen in the Middle East
Breitling has opened its first Breitling Kitchen in the Middle East, located within its largest regional boutique at Panorama Mall, Riyadh. One of only three social spaces worldwide, the new venue features an open-plan design with a coffee bar, banquette seating, and exposed brick walls, reflecting Breitling’s industrial-loft aesthetic and ethos of casual, inclusive luxury. The Riyadh opening underscores Breitling’s vision of combining lifestyle, hospitality, and community under one roof. Joining its counterparts in Seoul and Geneva, the Breitling Kitchen offers a unique space where visitors can enjoy culinary experiences alongside the brand’s watchmaking excellence. |
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Product Launch
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Czapek & Cie Unveils Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda”
Czapek & Cie introduces the Quai des Bergues “Sursum Corda,” the final creation in its 2025 anniversary quartet celebrating 180 years since François Czapek founded the Maison in Geneva in 1845 and ten years since its revival in 2015. This concluding piece follows three significant releases: the Antarctique Tourbillon, the brand’s first in-house complication for the Antarctique line; the Antarctique Plique-à-Jour, showcasing métiers d’art craftsmanship; and the newly launched Time Jumper featuring the jumping-hours Czapek Caliber 10. With “Sursum Corda,” Czapek returns to its origins, emphasizing beauty, heritage, and refined simplicity at the heart of its identity. |
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Presenting the Chronodate Gold & Chronodate Titanium Moka Editions by Angelus
Mocha is a word that conjures up delicious, roasted flavours that blend sweetness and intensity. It also evokes the amber colour adorning the new dials in the Chronodate collection. Paired with a multi-material case and the A-500 self-winding chronograph calibre, this choco late-tinged theme also extends to the large scales of an alligator strap. Between golden hues and satin-finished textures, the mocha spirit reveals the richness of a refined universe in two limited editions: five red-gold timepieces and twenty-five titanium timepieces.
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Alpiner Extreme Automatic Freeride World Tour Special Edition
Alpina celebrates its ninth year of partnership with the Freeride World Tour by introducing the Alpiner Extreme Automatic FWT Special Edition. Reflecting both brands’ shared spirit of adventure, the watch features a compact 39 x 40.5 mm case in alpine-rock grey with an embossed FWT logo, a first for this model. Powered by the Swiss Made AL-525 calibre with a 38-hour power reserve, it comes on a durable black rubber strap suited for outdoor performance. The dial showcases the iconic Freeride World Tour mountain-track logo for the first time, underscoring Alpina’s deep connection to alpine sports since 1883. |
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Beda’a unveils the Eclipse: Qatar Limited Edition
Beda’a unveils the Eclipse: Qatar Limited Edition, a tribute to Qatar’s National Day on December 18th, limited to just 50 pieces. Responding to high demand, this special release celebrates both the brand and its homeland. The watch replaces the original blue accents with deep maroon, reflecting Qatar’s flag, including a maroon rotor on the case back. Eastern-Arabic numerals mark the hours, while the Beda’a badge is replaced with Arabic calligraphy. Founded in Doha, Beda’a blends Middle Eastern sensibility with Swiss precision. Creative director Sohaib Maghnam infuses each piece with a distinctive aesthetic, balancing regional inspiration and traditional horology. |
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Yoko London Unveils Festive High Jewellery Featuring Rare Pearls and Sculptural Elegance
This festive season, Yoko London presents a celebration of high jewellery and the art of gifting. Set against sumptuous violet, the campaign highlights rare pearls, sculptural designs, and cascading diamonds, blending sophistication and enduring desire. The Cleopatra cascade necklaces - Cleo in multi-strand rose gold with freshwater pearls and diamonds, and Celine in white gold with mother-of-pearl - capture modern femininity’s duality of strength and grace. Debuting pistachio pearls, one of the rarest natural shades, the collection adds contemporary luminosity. Crafted by master artisans, each piece embodies timeless design, elegance, and luxury, making Yoko London jewellery a treasured companion for festive celebrations and gifting. |
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Yuniu Jewels Introduces Tiyar, the Latest Addition to Its Bohemian Collection
Dubai based Yuniu Jewels reveals Tiyar, the newest creation in its celebrated Bohemian Collection, bringing a fresh expression of fluidity, movement and personal storytelling to the line. Designed as a contemporary reinterpretation of the Arabic letter motif, Tiyar transforms the classic initial pendant into a piece alive with motion and light. At the heart of the design is a flowing, sculptural letter adorned with fine diamonds, paired with cascading gemstones that shift gently with each movement. The delicate dangling gemstones create a rhythmic, dance-like effect, capturing the essence of the collection’s free-spirited aesthetic and adding a dynamic layer of sparkle. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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Vicenzaoro January Unveils the Best of Italian and International High Jewellery
Vicenzaoro January, the first high jewellery event on the international trade show calendar, returns from 16 to 20 January at the Vicenza Expo Centre with a complete sell-out of over 1,300 exhibiting brands. Confirming its global leadership, the Italian Exhibition Group showcase brings together the entire jewellery supply chain under one roof, from machinery and production technologies to gems, diamonds and finished creations. Featuring iconic Made-in-Italy and international high jewellery brands, Vicenzaoro stands out as a global platform for business, networking and training, while highlighting contemporary design and innovation within the Jewellery Boutique Show format. |
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