DMCC awarded ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ for Third Year Running, Montblanc appoints Franck Juhel to Head Middle East, India & Africa.

   
 
 

Market News

 

DMCC awarded ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ for Third Year Running.

DMCC, the world’s leading Free Zone for trade and enterprise in Dubai, has been named Global and Middle East Free Zone of the Year 2017 by Financial Times’ fDi Magazine. This is the third year in a row it has earned the award. LVMH, Kering and Mouawad are among top international Jewellery and watch brands that operate out of the DMCC Free Zone in Dubai.

 
 

Company News

 

Montblanc appoints Franck Juhel to Head Middle East, India & Africa.

Montblanc announces the appointment of Franck Juhel as President of the luxury Maison’s operations across the Middle East, India and Africa. Based in Dubai, Mr. Juhel will be responsible for 33 markets, with a focus on strengthening key partnerships and accelerating the development of Montblanc in the region.

 

Al Fardan Jewellery welcomes Chopard’s Ice Cube Pure Collection to its Boutiques.

Al Fardan Jewellery recently welcomed Chopard’s sparkling, new Ice Cube Pure collection to its boutiques. Six facets, twelve ridges, eight peaks. The cube spells minimalist geometric perfection. Sharp, clean, more rock than romance, mid-way between urban chic and modern glamour, Ice Cube makes light of genres and conventions. 

 

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons brings ONLY WATCH 2017 to the UAE.

Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons collaborates with Christie’s auction house to bring Only Watch 2017, the biennial charity auction of timepieces, for the first time to the UAE. 

The one-off timepieces made by brands such as Patek Phillippe, Chopard, Hublot, MB&F and Audemars Piguet will be on public display at Le Cirque restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC Hotel between 10am-6pm on from 10-11 October, 2017.

The fundraising initiative is supported by His Sovereign Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and will be auctioned by Christie’s. 

 

Chopard launches on NET-A-PORTER.

On October 11th, Chopard will launch on NET-A-PORTER E-commerce platform, marking an important partnership for the family-run Swiss Maison with a global luxury online retailer. 

NET-A-PORTER is to launch timeless creations from Chopard’s iconic Happy Diamonds collection. 

 

Pomellato celebrates its 50th Anniversary.

Pomellato renowned its first 50 years of history through the pure elegance of gold, the heart of the new ICONICA Collection unveiled during an exclusive event at a private atelier during Milan Fashion Week.  Pomellato CEO Sabina Belli and Creative Director Vincenzo Castaldo welcomed numerous guests including Leila Nda, Samile Bermannelli, Sasha Kichigina, Lucilla e Luna Bonaccorsi.

 
 

Product Launch

 

Hysek presents IO 42 MM Annual Calendar.

The IO 42 Annual Calendar by Hysek case is silvered or blue sun-brushed dial with hysek fold-over buckle. Hysek is presently offering two steel variations of the piece, one with a grey dial and black alligator strap, the other with a blue dial and blue alligator strap, each with a fold-over buckle.

 

Vacheron Constantin presents Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 & 1948 watches.

Vacheron Constantin introduces two new Historiques models featuring a complete calendar. With their calendar function, round case with triple gadroons, two-tone dial, “claw-type” lugs and mechanical manual-winding movement, the new Historiques Triple calendrier 1942 and the Triple calendrier 1948 are reviving a typical Vacheron Constantin complication and style from this era. The strap is brown/dark blue Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator inner shell, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scales. 

 

H. Moser & Cie presents Pioneer Centre Seconds Automatic watch.

H. Moser & Cie Pioneer watch with fume' blue dial on the Funky blue bass guitar made for U2 bassist Adam Clayton. In a nod to the open sapphire case-backs that reveal the movement, the Schaller open gears are visible through elegant transparent glass. The knobs are finely engraved with the "M" found on the crown of H. Moser & Cie. watches. The Pioneer Centre Seconds Automatic watch is of steel model with midnight-blue fumé dial and a rubber strap. 

 

Victorinox Maverick chronograph black edition in black.

The Victorinox Maverick Black Edition finishing results in a careful balance of stated and understated. There is a chronograph with a 43 mm case, Black PVD treated stainless steel case and bezel?Brushed & polished finish on case and bezel?Unidirectional rotating bezel with count-up scale Scratch-resistant. Super LumiNova® on hands?Genuine black leather strap with regular buckle. 

 

Versace’s Fine Jewellery at Harvey Nichols in Dubai.

The Vedana collection redefines jewellery codes, and transcribes. Rings and earrings are shaped by beads of coloured stones in rubellite, peridot, amethyst and honey citrine of 9 different sizes, which delicately adorn the body. 

The Virya collection is characterized by a strong and refined aesthetic. The pieces are set with different coloured gemstones, such as amethyst, onyx and honey citrine, and can take you effortlessly from day to night.

 
 
 
 

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