Swiss Watch Exports increases 7.2% in October, Bvlgari unveils Wild Pop High Jewellery Collection, Audemars Piguet is new Global Partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

   
 
 

Market News

 

Swiss Watch Exports increases 7.2% in October.

Middle East scored double digits growth with the exception of Kuwait (-29.8%). 

Exports of Swiss watch industry registered grow of 7.2%, more than in October 2017, at just under two billion francs (1.987 billion precisely). Over ten months, the result has remained at +7.5%, in line with the annual forecasts. 

Swiss Watch Exports in the main markets reported good performance in the month of October. China recorded one of its biggest monthly increases for the year at +24.1%. Japan (-1.0%) was down slightly because of a highly unfavourable base effect. The main European markets such as the United Kingdom (+5.0%), Germany (+8.7%) and France (+11.6%) benefited from a positive dynamic with the notable exception of Italy (-14.7%) and Spain (also -14.7%).

The Middle East markets for Swiss Watch Exports registered a positive growth in Bahrain (+71.1%), Saudi Arabia (+22.6%), UAE (+14.0%), Oman (+142.1%) and Qatar (+16.5%), however Kuwait dropped by (-29.8%). 
 
 

Company News

 

Bvlgari unveils Wild Pop High Jewellery Collection.

The debut of the new High Jewellery Collection Wild Pop was a dazzling, larger-than-life occasion, bridging the grandeur of Rome with the magnificence of Bvlgari jewels was hosted at the Bulgari Hotel Resort. Guests included actresses Nadine Nassib Njeim, Dorra Zarrouk, Aseel Omran, Aimee Sayah & Tara Emad among others. 
 

Audemars Piguet is new Global Partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Audemars Piguet and the Montreux Jazz Festival are delighted to announce their new partnership starting in 2019. Audemars Piguet will become Global Partner of the Festival alongside AccorHotels. Creators of exceptional (hi) stories and legendary moments, Audemars Piguet and the Montreux Jazz Festival put heritage and innovation at the heart of their savoir-faire. 
 

Dhamani Group unveils Dusoul.

The Dhamani Group announced the launch of a new jewelry brand within its portfolio; Dusoul. Dusoul is envisaged as a passionately crafted jewelry brand, born from the desire to develop collections with a more accessible price point whilst ensuring that the key components of the Dhamani group, quality, craftsmanship and design, are retained. Dusoul showcases a unique mix of in-house designed collections, bought to life by the natural elements of sun, sea, sand and the stars.
 

CASIO Middle East launches new CT-X & AT-3 series keyboards.

CASIO Middle East launches in the UAE its recently improved AT-3 and brand-new CT-X series keyboards specifically designed for the Arab market, marking the company’s formal entry to the growing Arab electronic musical instrument industry. In conjunction with the launch was the rolling out of Casio Middle East’s Arabic YouTube channel to serve as its official platform in the hugely popular video-sharing website. The CT-X series features a right mix of unique Western, Oriental and Gulf sources capable of playing different styles of music. 
 

Mouawad ‘Masterpiece Collection’ Dazzles at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2018.

Mouawad took its long-standing relationship with Victoria’s Secret to new heights, adorning the Victoria’s Secret Angels with jewelry masterpieces valued in excess of $15 million. Held in the glamorous metropolis of New York City, this year’s event saw the A-list of international beauty walk the runway during the Golden Angel segment wearing breathtaking creations by the 128-year-old brand. 
 

Longines celebrates its connection with the equestrian.

As FEI’s Top Partner, Longines took part in the FEI Awards Ceremony in Manama (Bahrain). On this occasion, the Swiss watch brand had the honor to grant French eventing rider Victor Levecque the 2018 Longines Rising Star Award. The Ceremony Gala was also the occasion for Longines to present a unique 1869 pocket watch engraved with a horse head, which traces the relationship between the brand and the equestrian world back to the first years of the Longines’ Company in Saint-Imier
 

Alfardan Jewellery and Tiffany & Co. unveil New Store Concept at Villagio Mall.

Alfardan Jewellery and Tiffany & Co. has unveiled the highly anticipated renovation of its Villagio Mall store in Qatar. Located in the heart of the capital, the 1162,5 square feet space aims to redefine the modern luxury retail experience, while embodying the brand’s rich heritage established over 180 years of quality and design excellence.
 

GJEPC organisers first India Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet in Kolkata.

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a two-day  India Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet on December 4 and 5, 2018, in Kolkata among leading jewelers from participating countries like Bangladesh, Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA. This initiative aims to offer a gateway to a huge potential market, which will further boost the bilateral investment and trade opportunities with a fresh vigour.
 
 

Product Launch

 

H. Moser & Cie. creates two models for Bucherer.

H. Moser & Cie. is paying tribute to Bucherer by creating the Heritage Bucherer Blue Editions model and the Endeavour Diamonds Bucherer Blue Editions. Available exclusively from Bucherer boutiques, these two timepieces are the fruit of a collaboration based on expertise, professionalism and mutual respect. Bucherer's Blue Editions collection is characterised by its blue colourway on the dial or the strap, and more subtly on the components of the automatic movement, the HMC 200, and the lining of the strap. The brand-new 38 mm case on the Endeavour Diamonds Bucherer Blue Editions –also made from steel – is perfectly proportioned. The bezel is set with diamonds, which are exquisite details on the fumé dial ofthis timeless piece.
 

Chopard 25th Anniversary marked with a Happy Sport Dubai limited edition.

A special limited edition of the famous Happy Sport watch was unveiled to commemorate Chopard 25th anniversary at Wafi Mall, the first established boutique in the United Arab Emirates in 1993, by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. Its two-tone identity is playfully highlighted through a 18ct rose gold and stainless steel 30mm case, topped by a diamond-set bezel and framing a Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial adorned with dancing diamonds as well as two special dancing lucky charms. This model is fitted with a stainless steel ‘rice bead’ bracelet. 
 

TAG Heuer’s iconic Carrera collection goes carbon.

The latest two chronographs to join the Carrera collection both feature a TAG Heuer in-house movement – the Calibre Heuer 02. One of the models features the alluring combination of rose gold and carbon. The black dial is embellished with rose-gold-plated indexes and hands, and the lugs are crafted in 18K rose gold. Its counterpart features elegant touches of blue on the lacquered subdial. The carbon lugs perfectly complement the carbon bezel. The luxurious and contemporary timepieces both feature a perforated black rubber strap.
 

Omega presents The Seamaster Diver 300M.

The Seamaster Diver 300M is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Presented on the iconic Diver 300M bracelet, this 42 mm model has been built in stainless steel and 18K Sedna™ gold. It includes a black ceramic bezel with an OMEGA Ceragold™ diving scale, as well as a polished black ceramic dial with an ocean of laser-engraved waves. For ultimate precision, the powerful OMEGA Master Chronometer Calibre 8800 sits inside. 
 

Ulysse Nardin launches its new Diver timepieces in 42 mm

The next wave! Slim and sleek on the wrist, the very contemporary Diver 42mm models, Slim enough to fit snugly under a shirt, they come with stylish strap options: blue fabric, black veal, three-row stainless-steel or, in a first for Ulysse Nardin, a stainless-steel Milanese mesh bracelet. The concave bezel and domed sapphire glass are the same as on the 44mm models, but the timepieces now have a new, unexpected vintage look, with an uncluttered dial design. 
 

Roberto Coin introduces Pois Moi Luna

The new Pois Moi Luna mixes the fascination of vintage with intergalactic elements to capture the attraction that gravitates around the retro-futuristic style. The avant-garde design recreates the moon’s uneven surface with veritable craters of gold and brilliant cut diamonds. The signature style of this innovative and fresh collection is sure to turn heads and leave a lasting impression.
 
 

Exhibitions & Events

 

Moritz Grossmann announce 10th anniversary online auction with Christie's

To mark its 10 Th anniversary, Moritz Grossmann launches their most ambitious project to date: the release of an ‘advent calendar’ of 24 unique pieces which will be exclusively available at a global online auction with Christie’s. This is the first time ever that the auction house has offered such a large capsule collection of new and unique pieces.  As a symbol for the 24 watches and keeping with the Christmas spirit, Moritz Grossmann have  created  an  interactive,  online  advent  calendar  where  all  24  unique  pieces  can  be viewed. 
 
 
 
 

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