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UAE Reaffirms Stability and Business Continuity in National Media Briefing; Introducing ATELIER U-BOAT
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Market News
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UAE Reaffirms Stability and Business Continuity in National Media Briefing
During a national media briefing on March 3, the UAE government reaffirmed the continuity of critical services, financial stability, and aviation operations amid regional tensions. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that national security remains stable. Officials described recent events as direct attacks but emphasized that the UAE will not tolerate violations of its sovereignty and reserves the right to self-defence. The country operates under the “highest readiness” posture, supported by an integrated multi-layer air defence system and strategic ammunition reserves. Reported damage and injuries mainly resulted from shrapnel and debris, not direct strikes. |
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Company News
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Introducing ATELIER U-BOAT
Each ATELIER U-BOAT piece is a singular creation - no second editions, no replicas, no compromises. Time takes a form it has never taken before. One of a Kind. Made Just for You. The dial serves as the visual heart, radiating depth and movement. Light shifts across its surface, making time both legible and alive. Essential indices, clean graphics, and precise details enhance clarity and character. Every element reflects exceptional craftsmanship. These watches are more than instruments - they are unique, personal creations for those who seek to wear a timepiece that tells their story. |
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Product Launch
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Bee de Chaumet Introduces Sophisticated New Jewellery Designs
In 2026, the Bee de Chaumet collection welcomes sophisticated new creations that blend abstraction with figuration. Featuring mirror-polished gold and dazzling diamonds, the iconic bee and honeycomb motifs symbolise infinity and unity. The new pieces reinterpret jewellery codes with a modern spirit, offering versatile styling through combinations of different golds. Inspired by the natural form of a beehive, four statement designs join the collection. These include striking rings and earrings that play with light, volume, and pavé or bezel-set diamonds. From an enveloping contemporary ring to versatile honeycomb earrings, each piece invites wearers to express their individuality with elegance and brilliance. |
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Introducing Bremont X Felix the Cat
Bremont, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E), presents a collaboration celebrating aviation heritage and the playful spirit of Felix the Cat. Long associated with U.S. Navy squadrons, particularly VFA-31 “Tomcatters,” Felix has symbolized courage, humor, and adventure since the earliest days of flight. Now featured in Bremont’s “Watch Your Six” campaign, the character embodies the brand’s aviation roots. The collaboration centers on the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor, a pilot’s watch engineered to withstand extreme testing, including Martin-Baker aircraft ejection procedures. This partnership unites joyful watchmaking with decades of military aviation legacy. |
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Franck Muller Presents the Vanguard Sport in the Asia-Pacific Region
Franck Muller presents the Vanguard Sport, an exclusive collection for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting bold design and refined watchmaking. Measuring 43mm, the watch is available in blue, green, brown, or camel. Its instantly recognizable silhouette and signature curves combine contemporary aesthetics with tradition. Sculpted case lines and balanced proportions ensure both presence and comfort, while polished and brushed finishes enhance depth and sophistication. The dial captivates with vibrant colors, stamped guilloché sun patterns, and hand-applied numerals, creating a dynamic, textured display. Every detail demonstrates Franck Muller’s meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to visual harmony. |
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CVSTOS and Karen Khachanov Unveil the New Challenge K. Khachanov Carbon
Following the success of the 2025 CVSTOS Challenge K.Khachanov, Sassoun Sirmakes and Karen Khachanov reunite to push horological boundaries. Moving beyond ambassadorial duties, Khachanov now drives the creative vision. The first edition’s worldwide acclaim set the stage for a new limited edition: the Challenge K. Khachanov Carbon. Featuring a multi-layered, three-dimensional dial with hand-beveled ruthenium-coated bridges, the timepiece showcases skeletonized movement and Haute Horlogerie craftsmanship. Weighing 50 grams—1.5 grams lighter than its predecessor—the layered carbon fiber case balances minimal weight with maximum strength, highlighting intricate patterns and superior structural performance. |
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Favre Leuba Presents Its First-Ever Collector Edition
Favre Leuba unveils its first-ever collector edition in collaboration with Timepiece 787: the Deep Raider Revival X Timepiece 787. Inspired by 1960s tool watches, the “bullseye” dial features a blue base with red accents, subtly nodding to the Puerto Rican flag. Quarter-hour indexes and lumed hands ensure instrument-like clarity, while the discreet “Timepiece 787” signature integrates the collaboration. The watch comes with a classic five-link stainless steel bracelet and a hand-crafted leather strap by Jean Rousseau, offering versatility. Limited to 25 pieces, the engraved caseback emphasizes durability, heritage, and Favre Leuba’s iconic design. |
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Presenting the Dennison Safari Capsule Collection: The "ALD Safari" watches
Dennison introduces the ALD Safari Capsule, celebrating the spirit of the wild with iridescent mother-of-pearl dials and hand-inlaid black enamel striping, designed by Emmanuel Gueit. Part of the ALD Diamonds Collection, the two-row diamond-set case adds unexpected dimension, while animal motifs bring modern glamour. The ALD Tiger MOP Watch features warm amber, copper, and honeyed tones with bold enamel stripes, evoking a tiger in motion. The ALD Zebra MOP Watch balances elegance and wild character, with dramatic black stripes across a white mother-of-pearl dial. Each piece captures untamed beauty and sophisticated craftsmanship, bringing safari icons vividly to life. |
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Celebrity News
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Sofia Carson Shines in Chopard at the 2026 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony
On March 8, 2026, actress Sofia Carson attended the 2026 Writers Guild Awards New York Ceremony in New York City wearing designs by Chopard and Caroline's Couture. For the occasion, Sofia selected statement earrings from the Copacabana Collection featuring 88.50 carats of blue sapphires and 6.35 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. She paired the look with a watch from the L'Heure du Diamant Collection, showcasing 4.26 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat white gold. |
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Eileen Gu Spotted in Gold IWC at Iconic Paris Event
Chinese-American freestyle skier and model Eileen Gu was seen wearing the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 (Ref. IW324903), featuring a 35.1 mm 18 ct 5N gold case and a gold-colored dial, while attending the Grand Dîner du Louvre at the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France, on 3 March 2026.
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