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Saudi International Luxury Week seminars conclude; Charles Zuber inaugurates its first boutique worldwide at the Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
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Market News
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Saudi International Luxury Week seminars conclude
Saudi International Luxury Week’s Educational Seminar series came to an end in Riyadh. Krayem AlEnazi, President of the National committee for Precious Metals and Gemstones - Federation of Saudi Chambers, welcomed guests to the interactive sessions on 17th and 18th May evenings, alongside guest of honour, Ishaia Gol, world-renowned diamond dealer visiting from New York.
Over the two-day programme, Ziad Khalid, GIA graduate and the senior instructor at DANAT - the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, and Dr Manal Saleh, Owner of Pearls Story boutique, addressed a wide range of topics, including Buying Gemstones, Natural Pearls, Natural, Lab-grown & Imitation Diamonds, and The World of Coloured Diamonds.
Riyadh International Luxury Week is supported by Platinum Sponsor Al Rajhi Bank. Other event sponsors include The National Committee for Precious Metals & Gemstones, DANAT - Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, Store Makers Middle East, MPP-ME Arabian Watches & Jewellery Magazine – as well as the leading electric vehicle company Lucid Motors, with a display of its incredible Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance model.
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Company News
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Charles Zuber inaugurates its first boutique worldwide at the Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Charles Zuber, the Geneva-based luxury watch & jewelry brand, has announced the grand opening of its first boutique worldwide at the ultra modern Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. This exciting milestone marks a major step in Charles Zuber’s journey, establishing a presence for the brand in a captivating destination for watch and jewelry enthusiasts in the United Arab Emirates and beyond – and sets a strong signal as the brand’s business development strategy gains momentum. The opening celebration was held under the auspices of HE Massimo Baggi, Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE & Bahrain, alongside Mr. Mohamed Hilal, one of the 3 founding partners of Charles Zuber, and Sabrina Bergopsom, managing director of Charles Zuber. The evening was also honored by the presence of the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, H.E. Mohammed Hilal Al Muhairi. |
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Jaeger-LeCoultre announces new collaboration with the Korean digital media artist Yiyun Kang
Continuing to expand its cultural universe, Jaeger-LeCoultre announced the latest instalment in its Made of Makers programme: a new collaboration with the Korean digital media artist Yiyun Kang. Through a series of collaborations with artists, designers and craftsmen from disciplines outside watchmaking, Made of Makers explores and extends the dialogue that naturally exists between horology and art. The programme focuses on artists who share Jaeger-LeCoultre’s values of creativity, expertise and precision, with nature at its core, exploring new forms of artistic expression through different and often unexpected materials and media. Like the watchmakers of La Grande Maison, these artists and innovators have a deep respect for the past as their creative foundation and a springboard for their trailblazing work. |
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Bianchet announces Grigor Dimitrov as its ambassador and partner
The tennis player, unanimously praised for his achievements as much as his elegance, joins Bianchet as global ambassador and a partner. The 32-year-old Bulgarian player, former World n.3, has been a professional for just 15 years, entering the pro circuit in 2008. Since then, his results have confirmed his global stature day after day. But that is not the main thing. Grigor Dimitrov has something unique, something very much of his own: a rare sense of style and elegance. That’s why, when Grigor Dimitrov talks about his love for craftsmanship and design, all eyes turn to his wrist. It is implied that his watch will be more than just robust. It is a Bianchet Tourbillon B1.618 Openwork in Titanium-Dust-Carbon, a limited-edition model of the independent Swiss watchmaking company, presented during Watches and Wonders in Geneva. |
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Product Launch
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Bulgari presents its Mediterranea High Jewelry 2023 Collection
The Roman jeweler’s newest High-Jewelry and High-End Watches collection, Mediterranea, is born from audacious creativity and exceptional craftmanship retracing an imaginary trip across the Mediterranean Sea: an inexhaustible source of inspiration layering multiple arts, traditions, and crafts. Creativity, craftsmanship; past and future; heritage, and innovation: Mediterranea embodies Bulgari’s most sophisticated multifaceted spirit and universal language of beauty and excellence. The journey starts from Rome, the eternal city and permanent source of creative inspiration for Bulgari, to Venice, the principal crossroad of Mediterranean influences where the Roman-Byzantine Empire fused with the Roman Western Empire. Bulgari has decided to host its 2023 brand event in Venice, a symbol of openness to different cultures, bringing together distant universes and inspirations. |
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Vacheron Constantin showcases its Watches and Wonders 2023 novelties in Abu Dhabi
Following the success of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023, Vacheron Constantin has chosen Abu Dhabi as the first city in the Middle East to unveil its latest collections. The discovery takes place at Zayed Heritage Center in the Majlis Nahr Al Hayat, one of the most important cultural destinations of the capital. Watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts are invited to experience a unique and interactive journey that takes them through the Maison’s heritage, craftsmanship and technical excellence from May 24th to 27th, 2023. Located in Marsa Al Bateen Marina, Zayed Heritage Center is one of the most emblematic buildings in the capital city. The venue displays memories gathered over the years of the Late Founder of the UAE. Vacheron Constantin chose this very special location to launch its first regional brand discovery as a tribute to the longstanding relationship the Maison shares with the country. |
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The Ocean Race Diver Chronograph by Ulysse Nardin
Ulysse Nardin unveils a new limited-edition chronograph to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary The Ocean Race and its environmental commitments at tonight’s Awards Night. After four months of racing at sea from Alicante, The Ocean Race crews docked in Newport, RI (USA), hometown of 11th Hour Racing Team, partner of Ulysse Nardin and The Ocean Race. As a tribute to both partners’ joint commitment to protecting the oceans, Ulysse Nardin, in collaboration with The Ocean Race, presents the new The Ocean Race Diver Chronograph. Limited to 100 timepieces, this exclusive edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the sailing race and its marine research and conservation projects that Ulysse Nardin is proud to support. |
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Bell & Ross celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Patrouille De France with a Limited Edition
An elite unit of the French Air and Space Force, the Patrouille de France has established itself for 70 years as one of the most prominent aerobatic display teams. If the BR 03-92 PATROUILLE DE FRANCE 70TH ANNIVERSARY is intended to celebrate the anniversary of the Patrouille de France, it is nonetheless a professional instrument. As proof, it adopts the fuselage of the BR 03, that is to say an ultra-light square-shaped case (42 x 42 mm) in high-tech ceramic, treated here with a black coating accentuating the contrasts. Both technical and contemporary, water-resistant to 100 metres, it protects the automatic mechanical movement calibre, BR-CAL 302, which indicates the hours, minutes, seconds and date. For the dial of this exclusive anniversary limited edition of 999 pieces, Bell & Ross has chosen a particularly luminous shade of blue, evoking the colour of the Alpha Jet of the Patrouille de France. |
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HYT presents Hastroid Rainbow
As unique as a rainbow, the new Hastroid Rainbow is an exclusive creation. To perfect the rainbow colouring on its dial, HYT called upon one of the most exacting of modern artisanal techniques, known as Techno Art. A new challenge combining exceptional skills and vision for the future of Haute Horlogerie. The radiant watches in the Rainbow collection measure the passage of time in colour. To create its own modern, high-tech interpretation of this on-trend look, contemporary independent Swiss fine watchmaking brand HYT chose to incorporate the full range of rainbow colours in the display of this model. HYT has made the focal point of this piece the outer edge of the dial and the heart of the exclusive fluid module with its retrograde hours display. The colouring is the focus and this serves two purposes: firstly, it creates a stunning decorative effect; secondly, it takes on a technical dimension by enhancing the legibility of the display. |
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Introducing the new Singer 24h Chronograph Track1 Endurance Edition
Singer Reimagined is the official watch partner for Hertz Team JOTA, the new Hypercar motor racing team sponsored by Hertz, Singer and Tom Brady’s BRADY™. Unique, limited-edition watch celebrates Singer’s involvement in the 2023 World Endurance Championship and the 100th edition of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race. ONLY 24 watches will be made to honor the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For the occasion, the award-winning, signature central chronograph movement, the Agengraphe, has been further developed to enable a dedicated 24-hour chrono function, making this watch the perfect chronometric tool for the most prestigious endurance races. |
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Presenting the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Four
An assertive character enhance by a black ADLC titanium case and a structured black titanium dial, faded by the lightness of the ice blue details, a striking contrast between strength and softness. The fourth edition of the C by Romain Gauthier in titanium is in the continuity of the modernity and refinement of these timepieces. Reflecting Romain’s creative freedom with a modern and youthful design, C by Romain Gauthier is the result of more than 17 years of know-how acquired through the development of the brand and its manufacture. Technical in nature, casual in style and free in spirit, the Freedom collection has enabled the creation of this contemporary caliber. The significance of C by Romain Gauthier lies in its creative approach to reinforce the notions of continuity with its concept and design, in reference to the Continuum. |
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Celebrity News
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Razane Jamal wears Cartier to The Red Sea International Film Festival's "Women's Stories Gala"
Razane Jamal wore Cartier to The Red Sea International Film Festival's "Women's Stories Gala" in partnership with Vanity Fair Europe. Razane wore Réflection de Cartier earrings, Pluie de Cartier necklace and Cartier Tradition Ruban bracelet.
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Tara Emad wears Cartier to The Red Sea International Film Festival's "Women's Stories Gala"
Tara Emad wore Cartier to The Red Sea International Film Festival's "Women's Stories Gala" in partnership with Vanity Fair Europe. Tara wore Unda de Cartier earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring. |
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