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The Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards 2022 edition; Binghatti and Jacob & Co partner to develop ultra-luxury Dubai skyscraper
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Market News
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The Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards 2022 edition
The Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards 2022 edition will be held on 29th November 2022 at MusicHall Dubai, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Fullfilling its dedication of continously honoring the finest craftsmanship from renowned watch and jewellery brands, this special event was brought to life by the organisers MPP-ME and Arabian Watches and Jewellery Magazine, with the support of Al Fardan Jewellery. This year’s event marks the 18th edition of The Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards, first introduced in the Middle East by Arabian Watches & Jewellery magazine in 2005.
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Binghatti and Jacob & Co partner to develop ultra-luxury Dubai skyscraper
Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences coins a new term in upper-crust real estate: hypertower. Opening a new era in uber-luxury living, this unparalleled skyscraper aims to set a record as one of the tallest residential constructions in the world. In a great leap upwards, it stands opulently in the heart of Dubai’s most eminent financial district, Business Bay. This jewel of a building features unique designs co-signed by and co-designed in the recognizable style of watchmaking and jewelry brand Jacob & Co and leading Dubai-based developer Binghatti. The event celebrating the reveal of Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences will take place on 16 November 2022, at the largest multipurpose indoor stadium in the Middle East, Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. |
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Company News
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Van Cleef & Arpels opens a new Boutique in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomes visitors to the newly opened Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Khobar’s Al-Rashid Mall. Adding a fourth location to their growing footprint in the Kingdom, the High Jewelry Maison continues to strengthen its ties with the Saudi clientele. The new 140 square meter boutique showcases Van Cleef & Arpels’ craftsmanship through contemporary and iconic creations such as Alhambra, Perlée or Frivole jewelry collections and poetic complication timepieces. Well located within Al-Rashid Mall, the boutique facade is adorned with the Maison’s signature art deco design, and its interior is inspired by nature and Parisian elegance. |
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Chopard officially partners with the first 1000 Miglia race organised in the Middle East
Each year, the 1000 Miglia endurance rally has been setting the engines of legendary cars racing – as well as the hearts of classic racing connoisseurs. For the first time, it will take place in a new edition organised in December 4 to 8 2022, starting from Dubai in a loop crossing the seven Emirates of the United Arab Emirates thanks to the inaugural edition of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE, which will gather no less than 100 crews. As official partner of this prestigious event greatly anticipated by automobile aficionados from the Middle East, Chopard along with partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons are unveiling the Mille Miglia Experience UAE timepiece. |
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Record price for unique A. Lange & Söhne timepiece
At the highly anticipated charity auction on 6 November 2022 in Geneva, the 1815 CHRONOGRAPH “Hampton Court Edition” was auctioned off for 1,058,500 CHF (1,064,851 EUR; incl. buyer’s premium) by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. This is the highest result at auction that a Lange wristwatch has ever achieved. The unique timepiece was presented for the first time at the Concours of Elegance near London in early September and auctioned by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo in Geneva on 6 November. The proceeds of the one-of-a-kind 18-carat white-gold piece with a solid-silver dial and hand-engraved hinged cuvette will go to The Prince’s Trust. Founded by King Charles III in 1976, the charity’s mission is to help young people aged 11 to 30 to develop essential life skills, prepare for work and access employment opportunities. |
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Ulysse Nardin X Aramex Dubai
Ulysse Nardin is the Official Timekeeper of the Aramex Dubai to Muscat Offshore Sailing Race (Aramex D2M) organized by Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC), taking place on 4th February 2023. The 30th edition of the longest offshore race in the region for modern keelboats will depart from DOSC and end at the Marina Bandar Al Rowdha in Muscat, Oman. Having evolved extensively since its inaugural event in 1992, today, the Aramex D2M attracts the region's largest and most skilled modern sailing teams. Moreover, DOSC and Ulysse Nardin will be arranging several seminars and talks over the next few months to support all skippers interested in participating. |
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Azza Fahmy partners with Bidayat
Azza Fahmy Jewellery, the leading luxury design house in the Middle East renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and authentic cultural storytelling, is pleased to partner with Bidayat, an Alsara Investment Group company founded by Rachid Mohamed Rachid. The investment platform will inject new capital into the family-owned jewellery house to support its regional development, retail expansion and international growth. The strategic ambitions for Azza Fahmy Jewellery also include a focus on its product offering to further promote the brand’s luxury positioning, while continuing to capitalise on the unique design and artisanal expertise already established over the past decades. |
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Product Launch
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Breitling Introduces Special Edition Navitimer exclusively for the Middle East market
Breitling has released a special edition of the Navitimer Automatic 41, exclusively for the Middle East market. Available, across Breitling’s Middle East distribution network, the special edition features a striking red dial presented on a brown alligator strap. The watch also features Breitling’s familiar circular slide rule and distinctive beaded bidirectional bezel, a 41-millimeter stainless-steel case, and a clean three-hand dial. The watch also features a blacktipped central seconds hand, and there is a date window at the 6?o’clock position on the dial. The hour markers, as well as the hour and minute hands, are coated with Super-LumiNova®, a luminescent material that ensures easy reading in all lighting conditions. The special edition features a caseback engraving which states ‘Middle East Edition’. |
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Messika Paris presents Beyond the Light Opus 2
Artistic Director Valérie Messika continues to explore the fascinating, mysterious world of ancient Egypt as she unveils the second opus from Beyond the Light: a radiant, powerful high jewellery collection. Following the success of Beyond the Light’s first opus, launched at the Paris High Jewellery week last July, Messika unveils her second opus at an exceptional Paris Fashion Week show in September. With this new opus, the Parisian Maison elaborates on a unique and mystical journey. It’s a magical odyssey, where excellence and daring come together masterfully to create incandescent, majestic jewels. In these pieces, the power of architectural lines are combined with the purity of geometric shapes, enriching Messika’s offering, particularly when it comes to the work on coloured gemstones such as turquoise, malachite, onyx and aventurine.
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Exhibitions & Events
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5th edition of GemGenève – another success
The fifth edition of GemGenève, the show dedicated to professional jewellers and enthusiasts and also open to the public, closed its doors on 6th of November. A total of 3,543 visitors travelled to Palexpo to discover the outstanding gemstones and new releases on display at GemGenève. While the exhibitors concentrated on new business over the four days, the general public had an opportunity to find out more about the world of jewellery and its many facets as they moved from one stand to stand another marvelling at the exceptional pieces on show. GemGenève delivers a unique experience for first-time buyers and seasoned collectors, showcasing exceptional precious gemstones and other unexpected treasures. Of the 3,543 visitors, 1,662 came back for a second look, making for a total of 5,205 visits. A participation that exceeds all previous editions. |
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