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Bvlgari celebrates Italian Excellence at Expo 2020 Dubai; Caroline Scheufele and Natalia Vodianova celebrates Chopard’s support to the Naked Heart Foundation
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Market News
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Bvlgari celebrates Italian Excellence at Expo 2020 Dubai
With the official launch of Expo 2020 Dubai, the Italian Pavilion opens its doors to the many initiatives promoted by Bvlgari and inspired by the event’s evocative motto, “Beauty Connects People”. Bvlgari’s proposals are articulated on a gourmet level in the Pavilion restaurant, the social hub and place to meet: for the entire duration of Expo 2020 Dubai, the space is managed by Il Ristorante - Niko Romito of Bvlgari Resort Dubai. The cultural proposals of the brand - platinum sponsor of Expo 2020 Dubai - begin 1 October with a fascinating mix of jewelry and contemporary art by artist Simone Lingua: the Sotiria installation - named in tribute to Sotirio Bvlgari, the company’s founder - will dominate the central section of the Pavilion with an extension of 150 square meters. Returning to the inspiration that unites art and jewelry, the Bvlgari Contemporary Art Award in collaboration with Dubai Culture, will kick off. By mid October the names of the finalist artists will be officially communicated and the winner’s award ceremony is scheduled for early February 2022. |
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Caroline Scheufele and Natalia Vodianova celebrates Chopard’s support to the Naked Heart Foundation
Driven by a deep-felt desire to support noble causes, Chopard has chosen to associate since 2018 its Happy Hearts Collection with the Naked Heart Foundation. To help fund programmes that benefit children with special needs, the Maison has crafted a special edition piece adorned with pink mother-of-pearl hearts, from which part of the proceeds is donated to the foundation set up in 2004 by Natalia Vodianova. Due to the big-hearted nature shared by Chopard and the Naked Heart Foundation, their respective representatives – Caroline Scheufele and Natalia Vodianova – renewed their collaboration at a cocktail party and dinner at the Ritz Hotel. Among guests were Hiba Abouk, Joséphine Japy, Camille Razat, Hasen Frida, Sacha Luss and Amy Jackson. |
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Company News
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Gucci 25H Advertising Campaign
Gucci has recently announced the launch of a campaign dedicated to the new GUCCI 25H, showcasing the watch design in a series of striking compositions and a video inspired by the art of watchmaking. The automatic edition of the GUCCI 25H is the House’s first mechanical watch in the super-slim sports-luxe mode, fitted with a debut in-house calibre, the GG727.25. In recognition of this milestone moment in Gucci’s watchmaking history and celebrating the timepiece’s multi-layered design, the campaign is shot in a watchmaker’s studio. It includes portraits of models ‘at work’ wearing GUCCI 25H styles and still life representations of the watches, all set among technical drawings, cogs, dials and movements. The GUCCI 25H automatic steel edition takes center stage in the new imagery. Capturing the design’s impressively thin 7.2mm case, sleek bezel and contemporary architectural details, the images composition also highlights its satin-brushed finishing and dark-grey horizontal lines. |
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Mouawad Diamond Impact Fund Video Campaign
“Crafting the extraordinary” is not only a commitment by Mouawad to create incredible masterpieces but also to make a meaningful global impact. This is the subject highlighted by a Mouawad video that explores the power of diamonds and the work of the Mouawad Diamond Impact Fund (MDIF). MDIF is a permanent, philanthropic initiative by Mouawad, whose purpose is to create a world where individuals have better opportunities to thrive and prosper, regardless of their race, gender or socio-economic status. MDIF focuses on bettering lives through education and skills development. The Mouawad video includes footage of five South African nationals who were supported by an MDIF-funded program in collaboration with the South African State Diamond Trader that offered specialised training at Mouawad’s Bangkok Diamond Manufacturing facility. Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi, a South African national, appears in the video to lend her support to the message that no matter what is on the outside, it’s on the inside that makes us human. |
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Piaget presents Polo 36mm Influencer Campaign
For the launch of the Piaget Polo Date 36mm, Piaget introduces an extension of the global campaign with a regional twist shot in the Middle East. It is grounded in a vibrant sense of joy and exuberance and brings together a cast of talents to celebrate this launch, and Piaget’s strong links to the Middle East. The campaign features media personalities such as Sara Murad and Zoya Sakr, who reflect the brand’s sense of style and refinement, with a colorful spin. Featured are also leading identities from Dubai’s creative landscape, including Leena Al Ghouti, Parvane Barret, Wathek Phillipe, Lana al Beik and Mohammed and Humaid Hadban (better known as Twins Hadban), who capture the effervescence of the Piaget Polo. They are joined by influential identities from Dubai’s luxury fashion industry, Dima Sheikhly, Dana Malhas and Nadya Hasan, who bring their energy to the campaign. |
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Blancpain reaveals Ocean Photography Awards and Female Fifty Fathoms winners
In June 2021, Blancpain announced its partnership with Oceanographic Magazine and its Ocean Photography Awards (OPA). To mark the occasion, the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie created the special Female Fifty Fathoms (FFF) Award to encourage more women to share their vision of the oceans. The competition organisers and Blancpain revealed the winners at an event held at the Brand's London Boutique on Thursday 16 September. The event also marked the launch of a pop-up exhibition, which will run until 20 October at 11 Bond Street. In parallel, on 18 September, an open-air gallery will be set up along the Thames (The Queen's Walk) to present the winning photographs to the general public with the aim of raising awareness of the beauty of the oceans. |
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Al Fardan Jewellery Abu Dhabi in retail partnership with Yeprem Jewellery
Al Fardan Jewellery became the first retailer to offer the Hollywood- approved Yeprem Jewellery in the UAE. The most sought-after revolutionary style adored by some of the world’s most admired celebrities, music artists and movies stars is now available to UAE’s fashionistas and jewellery connoisseurs. Yeprem is renowned for its brave, bold and eye-catching statement designs.
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Product Launch
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Chopard introduces Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF in titanium
Since its launch in 2019, the Alpine Eagle collection has exceeded all expectations. Chopard is now enriching it with the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF model: a 41 mm-diameter watch that is a modest 9.75 mm thick, very light, extremely robust thanks to the use of titanium and equipped with an outstanding calibre. It beats at the exceptional frequency of 8 Hertz, meaning twice as fast as a standard automatic movement. This performance is not a mere technical detail but instead an essential attribute, as this high frequency is used to achieve maximum precision, without sacrificing any of its comfort attributes. In addition to its light weight, the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF features a comfortable and practical 60-hour power reserve, as well as 'Chronometer' certification issued by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The timepiece is a limited edition of just 250 timepieces. |
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Presenting Récital 27, Récital 23 & Monsieur Bovet dressed with Turquoise Guilloché Dials
In 2021, the House of BOVET is featuring turquoise guilloche dials across its collections. The iconic Récital 27, Récital 23 and Monsieur Bovet are some of the timepieces adorned in this stunning color. Here the guilloché pattern is applied to the base dial in the Manufacture, then topped with layer upon layer of translucent colored lacquer by our in-house artisans. Once the lacquer has dried, it is polished so that the pattern of the guilloché can be revealed and catch the light as the timepiece moves. These guilloché dials are special, because they have a color-changing quality when the light hits them. From one angle, it looks like a deep, dark blue, but from another angle, it looks bright turquoise. You can get lost in these dials just by turning the timepiece in your hand, admiring the dial. |
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Moon Race - A journey through space by Louis Moinet
« Moon Race » is perhaps the most exciting epic of modern times. This space race is staged through four key episodes in the conquest of the Moon. It combines the finest craftsmanship with lunar meteorite and the most spectacular natural stones. These four creations all feature an authentic fragment of the spacecraft that shaped history. Each of them has travelled more than a million kilometres in interplanetary space before being presented in the Louis Moinet travel trunk, which invites you on a journey through space. The trunk evokes the journey through space. It houses the four one-of-a-kind "Moon Race" creations. It is made of natural elm burr wood and adorned with a black-lacquered Fleur de Lys pattern. The domed lid is topped by two cognac-coloured leather straps. Its interior is made of black leather, and the inside of the cover features an 18th century treasure: the drawings of the Sphere of Copernicus & Sphere of Ptolemy, by Buy de Mornas. |
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Bell & Ross launches BR 05 SKELETON GOLD
Lovers of mechanical craftsmanship will be seduced by this exclusive edition of 99 pieces. The all-gold finish accentuates the monobloc aspect of the model. In total, 155 grams of gold make up the new BR 05 SKELETON GOLD. The open dial features 18 ct rose gold gilded appliqué indices and forms a clear window through which the 18 ct rose goldplated skeleton movement can be admired. The skeletonized hour and minutes hands are also gilded with 18 ct rose gold. For great legibility both at night and daytime, the white Super-Luminova® of the indexes and hands contrasts elegantly with the gold of the dial. To highlight the sophistication of the mechanism and its functioning, the engineers at Bell & Ross have cut out the bridge and the plate in a graphic and refined style. Like a gold ingot with a mechanical heart, the BR 05 SKELETON GOLD is a precious gem of advanced technology. |
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Introducing the new Excalibur Spider Pirelli by Roger Dubuis
Introducing Excalibur Spider Pirelli, the first Roger Dubuis fully versatile timepiece fuelled by adrenaline and crafted with winning motorsport tyre rubber. Brimming with racing design codes and emotions, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli is the latest innovation to emerge from Roger Dubuis and Pirelli partnership. When visionary engineers meet incredible watchmakers, they dare to break the rules to create unexpected masterpieces. Fast, safe and easy, inspired by the renown motorsports Pit Stop, each element of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli are interchangeable thanks to our latest ingenious Quick Release System allowing easy and quick interchangeability of all three components of the watch, from bezel, crown to strap, with a simple click. Now available with three additional kits in red, white or blue – the inimitable Pirelli color codes, to get it transformed from a full black to a pop of bold color, in a click. |
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Panerai Luminor "Skull" Ref. LN065C by Label Noir
Reinterpreting a great classic, the Panerai Luminor, and evoking a visual emotion. Label Noir, the Geneva-based specialist in customisation, once again enchants us with a symbolically charged, subtle and surprising creation in an exclusive 10-piece edition. Eighty-one brass nails in BlackGold, a grey-black colour obtained using a slightly acidic bath, are positioned with great precision, forming the framework of the piece. Following a rigorous path, the dexterity of a skilled hand wraps around them a copper wire only 0.15mm thick and approximately one metre long. Patience is essential. Two days of indispensable braiding are needed to finalise the skull. The contrast of the colours makes it stand out perfectly. This masterful composition is protected by the 44mm diameter titanium case of the Panerai Luminor PAM 562. In order to accentuate the striking visual effect, a Titalyt treatment gives it a contemporary and elegant matt grey shade. |
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MB&F presents the HM10 Panda for Only Watch
This year marks the ninth edition of Only Watch, a biennial charity auction of one-of-a-kind timepieces where 99 per cent of proceeds go to fund research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration primarily affecting young boys. For this edition, MB&F has transformed its Horological Machine No10 – aka HM10 Bulldog – into a panda bear, one of the rarest and cutest of the world’s mammals, much-loved by children and adults alike. The base of this new unique piece for Only Watch is Horological Machine N°10 with its rounded, compact body that lends itself perfectly to the shape of the cuddly panda. The top section of the case is coated in black and white lacquer to mimic the animal’s colouring. To accommodate the lacquer, the top section of the standard HM10 titanium case had to be specially crafted for this Pièce Unique in stainless steel. Other unique features include two black titanium panda ears, added atop the sapphire crystal dome, and a rather cute ceramic tail crafted from machined Grade 5 silicon nitride. |
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The new Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire
Armin Strom launched a rare and stunning new version of its milestone Gravity Equal Force timepiece. With its off-center grey-toned sapphire dial, the strikingly cool monochrome watch offers an extraordinary view of the exquisitely-finished manufacture movement and further enhances the brand’s reputation for its irrepressible, exuberant independence. The timepiece stands out not only with its groundbreaking technology but by a design and craftsmanship that set it apart from every other watch. With the launch of the Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire, Armin Strom has reinforced its commitment to the transparent mechanics that have been generating an industry-wide buzz since the brand’s beginnings. Presented in a classic 41 mm stainless-steel case, the Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire comes with a black fabric strap with light grey stitching, subtly maintaining the watch’s resolutely cool monochrome color scheme. |
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The new NORQAIN Adventure NEVEREST 41mm GMTS
Following the launch of its impactful NEVEREST collection, NORQAIN presents three robust GMT models – the first GMT timepieces in the brand’s renowned Adventure line. Each one is fashioned from stainless steel and features the brand’s signature NORQAIN dial pattern admired by watch enthusiasts around the world; one variation has a striking all-black appearance with DLC finishing. The new creations are all equipped with the independent brand’s Manufacture Calibre NN20/2, produced in collaboration with movement manufacturer Kenissi. These COSC-certified GMT timepieces with weekend-proof 70-hour power reserve and jumping hour feature do more than keep time in two time zones with absolute precision. They make a social impact as well. By purchasing a NORQAIN Adventure NEVEREST timepiece – a GMT model or a three-hand model launched in August 2021 – customers can help NORQAIN contribute to the Butterfly Help Project and change the lives of children in Nepal. |
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Presenting Le Régulateur Louis Erard x atelier oï
Louis Erard invited atelier oï to look into the question and the answer is a new original dial, the third part of the series of collaborations already co-signed by Alain Silberstein and Vianney Halter. Breaking new ground, the collaboration leaves the strict field of watchmaking, since atelier oï works in the fields of architecture and design. Le Régulateur has naturally imposed its own rhythm: the hands (hour, minute, second) become centres from which rays emerge, generating visual kinetics that each movement of the wrist animates, giving the two-dimensional dial the depth of a radiant architecture. A pure work of art, which nothing can break, not even the Louis Erard logo. Reading the time comes out somewhat dematerialised - you have to mentally reconstruct the puzzle of hour angles - but all the links are not broken: the minute-circle still appears around the edge of the dial, with a more pronounced line every five minutes and exactly sixty segments. The timepiece is limited edition of 178 pieces. |
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RESERVOIR Watches launches the Kanister Collection
Inspired by the legendary 356 Speedster car speedometer, the pastel green minute indexes, a red area, a black dial and a white hand are housed in a grade 5 titanium case with polished finishes which complete the elegant design of this series. Worn on a leather strap like bucket seats of the time, the Kanister Collection pays tribute to the spirit of freedom of the 1950s decade. The Kanister timepiece features a self-winding mechanical movement, 37 hours power reserve and patented proprietary 124-pieces module on ETA 2824-2 caliber. |
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Pomellato celebrates NUDO 20th Anniversary
Twenty years ago the arrival of the trail-blazing Nudo ring revolutionised the world of jewellery. Born in Milan, the Nudo’s brilliantly novel premise was to dare to stand out as a ring reduced to its essence in an enticing rainbow of joyfully bright colours, challenging the traditional diamond engagement ring. Since that seminal moment in 2001, the Nudo has enjoyed an enduring success and its minimalist silhouette has become Pomellato’s signature design. As one of the first rings expressly designed to be stacked, the Nudo made personalisation easy and spontaneous. Today the Nudo’s timeless form is recognised the world over thanks to the strength of its visual purity, the ever-changing range of vivid colours and its inherently tactile appeal.
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Exhibitions & Events
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GJEPC’s Indo-UAE Global connect explores opportunities to further strengthen trade ties
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted another edition of India Global Connect, a business networking meet, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 23rd September 2021. The meet provided a virtual platform to the gem and jewellery manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers from India to connect with the trade in the UAE to explore business opportunities. The participants discussed the current economic and business scenario, jewellery trends, trade procedures, to further strengthen ties between the two countries. The virtual meet was attended by H.E. Pavan Kapoor, Indian Ambassador to UAE; Arulanandan, Director, Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Kalimuthu, Consul Commerce; Colin Shah, Chairman GJEPC; Milan Chokshi, Convener, PM&BD, GJEPC; Mansukh Kothari, Convener, Events, GJEPC and other personnel. The moderator for the event was Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC. |
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Celebrity News
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Raya Abi Rached shines in Bvlgari at the Bond Premiere London
Raya Abi Rached wears a High Jewelry Diva’s Dream set, in White Gold and Emeralds, completed with a High Jewelry Serpenti Bracelet in Emerald. |
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Lady Gaga Wears Chopard to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opening Gala
Lady Gaga sparkled in with earrings featuring 26.82-carats of diamonds set in 18ct white gold from the Haute Joaillerie Collection and the Vague ring from the Precious Lace Collection featuring 1.32-carats of diamonds set in 18ct ethical white gold.
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