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Middle East watch industry is mourning the early and sudden demise of Saddik Omar Attar; Informa Markets announces the rescheduling of Jewellery Arabia 2020 Bahrain
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Market News
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Middle East watch industry is mourning the early and sudden demise of Saddik Omar Attar
This month, Middle East watch industry is mourning the early and sudden demise of the leading Saudi entrepreneur Saddik Omar Attar, founder and chairman of the Attar United Group, based in Jeddah. The loss of Mr. Attar is undoubtedly a shocking and traumatic experience especially for his family, friends and his business partners around the globe. He was known as a loving husband, an inspiring father and a humble person with great dedication, hard work, commitment and futuristic vision. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Al Attar family, especially to his children; Mohammad, Omar and Nadine Attar, and to the dedicated and loyal operational teams of the United Attar group. May the fond memories and the lofty principles of Late Saddik Attar bring his dear ones the consolation and strength during this hardest of times in life. May almighty God bless his soul with eternal peace! |
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Informa Markets announces the rescheduling of Jewellery Arabia 2020 Bahrain
The 29th edition of the Middle East’s premier jewellery and watch exhibition which was due to be held from 17-21 November 2020 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre will now take place from 23-27 November 2021. The decision was made following extensive consultation with Bahrain government, local authorities, key stakeholders and partners. Speaking about the announcement, Michael Champion, Informa Markets’ Regional Executive Vice President Middle East & Africa said: “Although we are seeing a decline in the infection rate of COVID-19 in parts of the world, we have to support the Bahrain government’s robust preventative measures against the pandemic. Our foremost priority remains to safeguard the health, safety and well-being of all participants.” |
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Company News
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A memorial to Walter Lange
A memorial to the company’s founder Walter Lange was unveiled in the redesigned square outside the Saint Wolfgang church as part of celebrations to mark the 175th anniversary of Glashütte’s watchmaking industry. By doing so, the town is paying tribute to the man who brought precision watchmaking to Glashütte for a second time after the German reunification in 1990. Without his far-sighted decision to continue his family’s legacy and make a fresh start, there would be no flourishing watchmaking industry in Saxony today. In the presence of former Prime Minister of Saxony Kurt Biedenkopf, Lange's CEO Wilhelm Schmid, Walter Lange's son Benjamin with his wife Joanna and other invited guests, Glashütte Mayor Markus Dreßler and Lange's former Managing Director Hartmut Knothe unveiled the bronze monument created by Thomas Jastram. |
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UAE Team Member, Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France and wears a Yellow Endurance Pro
Tadej Pogacar became, at the age of 21, the youngest winner of the Tour de France in more than a century, overturning a 57-second deficit to defeat Slovenian countryman Primož Roglic in one of the most thrilling races in recent memory. As he stood atop the podium in Paris, his yellow jersey was complemented by a Breitling Endurance Pro wristwatch with a yellow inner bezel ring and a bold yellow rubber strap. The Breitling Endurance Pro combines an ultralight-weight 44 millimeter Breitlight® case and a thermocompensated SuperQuartz™ movement ten times more accurate than conventional quartz, and it offers optimal comfort, matchless precision, and functionality that will appeal both to committed athletes and to more casual sports enthusiasts. |
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New Montegrappa letter writing competition from the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature celebrates the art of writing by hand
The fine art of letter writing is to be celebrated by the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Montegrappa, Italy’s oldest manufacturer of hand-crafted writing instruments, in a brand new competition that is elevating penmanship to its rightful place as a treasured art form. Split into three age groups, the competition is open to residents of the UAE with each winner receiving a distinctive Montegrappa pen. The winners of the primary and secondary categories each receive a Montegrappa fountain pen from the Ambiente collection which is made with a special resin created from recycled materials, in collaboration with artisanal studio Smile Plastics. The winner of the adult category receives the chance to create their own Montegrappa pen from the Zero Custom collection, using Montegrappa’s online configurator which makes it possible to completely customise every element of the pen and to create a unique and completely personalised model. |
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Product Launch
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Patek Philippe extends its family of pilot-style watches
With the new Ref. 7234G-001 Calatrava Pilot Travel Time, Patek Philippe rounds out its watch family that is inspired by the manufacture’s aviator's watches from the 1930s. The very typical and highly recognizable design was launched five years ago and has already established itself as a modern classic. Today, the pilot-style livery comes to the fore in the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time watches with two time zones (in white or rose gold and with two case sizes) as well as in the Alarm Travel Time, a grand complication with a 24-hour alarm, not counting several limited editions. |
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Parmigiani Fleurier launches new Tonda Reine de Mai
The Tonda Reine de Mai features a beautiful bouquet of mother-of-pearl, rose gold, and diamond-set ?owers, akin to the snow-white Daisy May buds often seen into late Summer. Machined to achieve their perfect shape, they are ?nished by hand before being placed atop a white mother-of-pearl dial comprised of 23 di?erent marquetry elements. The six mother-of-pearl ?owers are particularly challenging to decorate, as the material is quite delicate and fragile. The dial features an additional six Daisy May ?owers, three in rose gold with alternating polished and engraved petals, and three in white gold and handset with 117 diamonds. |
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B.R.M Chronographes introduces MK44 Collection
Featherweight watches in the MK44 collection have a Makrolon® case that has a half-weight rotor with optimized performance, handcrafted at our manufacture. The lugs, buckle, crown, and push buttons are made of extra-light hollowed titanium resulting in further weight reduction. Much of the dial has been relieved, the hands are perforated and lightened. The back is made of Fortal® HR, an extra-light aluminum alloy that is frequently employed in motorsports. The band is made of extra-slim shape-memory technical fabric and fiber with multiple openings, so it is not only lighter but breathable too. |
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NOMOS Glashütte presents Tangente
The most characteristic feature of Tangente is its iconic typography: 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12. Every second numeral and the 6 have been replaced with indexes. “Less is more,” the renowned maxim from Ludwig Mies van der Rohes, could not be more fitting here. Sapphire crystal glass on both sides, stainless steel, Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan, brass, silver, rubies—these are the materials that this classic timepiece and its mechanical caliber are made from. And like the other classics from NOMOS Glashütte, this watch is designed to last a lifetime. It can be repaired, should it ever need to be. Tangente is available in over 20 versions—larger, smaller, hand-wound and automatic, as well as in a sports version with a bracelet. |
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Miss L’ Jewelry by L’azurde reveals “My Kingdom” Necklace
Miss L’ by L’azurde has launched its limited edition “My Kingdom” necklace, depicting KSA map in pure 18 K gold, a piece that speaks volumes about pride, glory and patriotism. With Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day just around the corner, Miss L’ provides stylish women with the best way to express their ever growing love for a country that has been glorious in so many ways, both throughout its history and in modern times and recent hardships as well. Depicting the KSA map in a creative three-dimensional design that brings to mind the iconic sand dunes of Saudi Arabian deserts, the exclusive limited edition “My Kingdom” necklace is made to perfection using pure 18 karat L’azurde yellow gold. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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GJEPC’s flagship Show IIJS takes Virtual Leap
IIJS Virtual, the digital edition of GJEPC’s flagship August show, is scheduled in October, this year. Inspite of the pandemic that has crippled India’s economy, IIJS Virtual show has already created a buzz among industry circles, with initial exhibitors’ interest exceeding expectations. Like many industries, the jewellery industry too has been impacted due to a long list of cancelled or postponed events, shows, exhibitions, and weddings for the next few months. However, the perseverance and hard work of GJEPC has resulted in large numbers of exhibitors showing a keen interest in taking part in the virtual show. The show is expected to see the participation of approximately 500 exhibitors and 10,000 buyers through this online platform. |
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Celebrity News
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Zendaya wears BVLGARI high jewelry for 2020 Emmy Awards
Actress and BVLGARI global brand ambassador Zendaya wore BVLGARI High Jewelry at the Emmy Awards. The 2020 nominee for Outstanding Actress combined a colored gemstone high jewelry necklace with diamond studs and an assortment of high jewelry diamond and emerald rings. |
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Tracee Ellis Ross dazzles in Tiffany & Co.
Tracee Ellis Ross, nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for “Black-ish,” looked radiant in Tiffany & Co. while presenting at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. Tracee accessorized her gold gown with a stunning Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger® Hands Necklace in 18k gold and platinum. |
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