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$ 1.2 Million ring stolen by two Chinese

Two Chinese thieves’ stole $1.2 Million ring from the Lebanese international jeweller house of Chatila during last week exhibition - Jewellery Arabia 2013 that was concluded ceremony last Saturday in the capital of Manama – Kingdom of Bahrain.

Market News

Trafalgar - Chopard’s exclusive distributor in Kuwait unveiled the biggest magazine supplement as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records

Trafalgar - Chopard’s exclusive distributor in Kuwait has unveiled the biggest magazine supplement in the world as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. This grand supplement consists of 20 pages with the following dimensions; 3.70 metres height and 2.85 metres width when closed, and 3.70 meters height by 5.70 meters width when opened. This makes it ten times the size of the original magazine supplement. This project was completed under the supervision of MPP Middle East Media LLC, publisher of Arabian Watches & Jewellery Magazine.

La Montre Hermes SA has acquired Joseph Erard Holding

In full agreement with its partner, La Montre Hermes announces the acquisition of the entire share capital of Joseph Erard Holding, in which it was already the major shareholder.

Company News

Rolex revealed Deep Sea Challenge at Fifty One East in Qatar

Fifty One East and Rolex have revealed recently the new and unique Rolex Deepsea Challenge. This was announced at an event held at Fifty One East Lagoona Mall, and attended by Mr. Saoud Al Darwish, Vice Chairman of Darwish Holding, and Mr. Yann Du Pasquier, Rolex S.A. Area Sales Manager of Middle East, in the presence of representatives from the local media and senior representatives from Darwish Holding.

Audemars Piguet’s ambassador retires after the 200th test match of his career

Audemars Piguet applauds its ambassador and one of the greatest cricket players of our time, Sachin Tendulkar, on the last test match of his career recently. After a long and very successful 25 year career, the Indian cricket legend decided to hang his bat and retire after breaking one more record by becoming the only cricketer to date to have played 200 test matches. He was the first batsman in history to score 100 centuries in international cricket; the player with the most number of centuries made in test matches (51) and One Day Internationals (49) as well as the highest run scorer in World Cups.

RJ-Romain Jerome will unveil its new cosmic timepieces during SIHH 2014

RJ-Romain Jerome will present its new cosmic timepieces during SIHH 2014 at RJ-Romain Jerome's offices, in the centre of Geneva.

TAG Heuer opens new flagship boutique at Paris Opera

TAG Heuer CEO Stéphane Linder and Brand Ambassador Leonardo DiCaprio throw the biggest event of the year at brand’s newest flagship boutique at Paris Opera and the 50th Anniversary of its iconic CARRERA line of racing-inspired sports watches and chronographs. TAG Heuer CEO Stéphane Linder at the most star-packed party of the Paris season, with actors, singers, fashion editors, politicians, the brand’s star ambassador, the actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, and the biggest names in motor racing among the guests.

Laviere London Opens its Regional Headquarters in Dubai

Laviere London recently inaugurated their regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai, being strategically located between the Far East and Europe. The new office, located in the Dubai Multi Commodities Center -DMCC-, will support the retail partners in the UAE, as well as regional clients. This is the first step taken by Laviere London to extend its presence in the most prosperous international markets around the world.

Product Launch

Piaget presents Emperador cushion-shaped watch

The Piaget Emperador cushion-shaped self-winding minute repeater attains a double record for thinness in its category: 4.8 mm for the movement and 9.4 mm for the case in pink gold. The thinnest in the world. The strap is in Brown colour. Sapphire case back. Finishing: Back: Circular Côtes-de-Genève, surnburst satin brushed wheels, pink or black coloured platinum oscillating weight engraved with the Piaget coat-of-arms, rhodium and pink gold or black plated polished screws, Front: sunburst satin brushed and guilloche mainplate hand-bevelled and hand-drawn with a file, sunburst or circular satin brushed steel components hand-bevelled and hand-drawn with a file, black or polished screws.

Vacheron Constantin reveals Overseas Chronograph

The Overseas collection by Vacheron Constantin presents a new steel chronograph, featuring a deep blue dial and fitted with matching leather and rubber straps. Graced with a meticulously finished deep blue dial. The inimitably elegant Overseas ‘signature’ is reflected in the famous bezel inspired by the Maltese cross and on the case-back adorned with the three-masted Amerigo Vespucci, a symbol of the world’s greatest sailors travels. Case comes with two dark blue straps: one in vulcanised rubber and the other in alligator leather.

Fendi Unveils Chameleon Enamel Dual Color

Fendi presents Alluring Dual Color Enamel Look in Chameleon. Each watch in this series features two different colored lustrous enamel inserts - black and brown combination and red and black. These inserts with stainless steel or gold color of the case. Each Chameleon Enamel Dual Color watch is offered with a black or white lacquered dial, or a champagne sunray dial. Each dial is set with two genuine diamonds. The leather straps for this series are created using the same supple leather as the Chameleon bags. The luxurious couture collection is created in either a gold-colored case, or a stainless steel ergonomically curved case to fit the wrist with sleek appeal.

ISTANA introduces Rota e Rota and Staurino Fratelli jewellery collection

ISTANA reveals two Italian couture jewellery Rota e Rota and Staurino Fratelli, Having roots in Valenza, Rota e Rota design is inspired by one of the most mysterious creatures of the sea, the shapes of the Octopus collection: diamonds tentacles. The Staurino Fratelli’s Moresca Collection, Taking inspiration from the decor and ornaments of Moroccan Kasbah and typical elements of byzantine style. The pieces are set in elaborate weaved creation in yellow or black gold and stones including diamonds and rubies. The collection has evolved to create sought after pieces including the Black Widow and Spider Web.

Versace presents Twist Jewellery Collection

Versace new Twist bands and earrings reflect the matching of solid structure and ethereal sensitivity. With a classical yet innovative look, the new bands come into different thickness, with precious diamond setting and white or yellow gold. The twisted shape around adds a beautiful 3D effect to the frame.

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