Salon des Grandes Complications opens in Jeddah, Chopard commits to 100% Ethical Gold, Jake Gyllenhaal Named Face of Santos de Cartier Watch.

Market News

Salon des Grandes Complications opens in Jeddah.

Salon des Grandes Complications was officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Nawaf Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud last night at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel.

The event includes celebrated traditional maisons and niche independent companies such as Armand Nicolet, Armin Strom, Blancpain, Breguet, Fabergé, Girard-Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, Harry Winston, Hysek, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Panerai, Quinting and Vacheron Constantin, and with the support of retailers Alfardan Jewellery, Abdullah Said Binzagr Jewellery & Watches, Al Hussaini and Platinum Sands.

On wrapping up in Jeddah, the Salon des Grandes Complications will move to Riyadh’s Al Faisaliah Hotel from 16th-19th April.

Company News

Chopard commits to 100% Ethical Gold.

Chopard announces that from July 2018 it will use 100% Ethical Gold in its jewellery and watches. Colin and Livia Firth, Julianne Moore, models and activists Arizona Muse and Noella Coursaris and Chinese singer Roy Wang came to champion the gold landmark announcement, made by Chopard Co-Presidents Caroline and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, in front of a packed audience at Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Fair.

Jake Gyllenhaal Named Face of Santos de Cartier Watch.

The American actor and producer Jake Gyllenhaal has partnered with the Maison on the new campaign for the iconic Santos de Cartier watch.

Officine Panerai announces Guillaume Nery as new Brand Ambassador

Guillaume Néry, the French free-diving champion who has broken four world records and won two Constant Weight World Free-Diving Championships, is a brand ambassador of Officine Panerai.

Jennifer Lopez as the Star of GUESS Jeans Spring 2018 Ad Campaign.

GUESS Watches introduce actress, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and fashion icon, Jennifer Lopez as the face of the GUESS Watches Spring 2018 advertising campaign. Lopez is pictured wearing Signature timepieces from GUESS. The first showcases her feminine flare in pretty in pink. A 38mm rose gold tone case surrounded by a crystal and glitter resin bezel with a soft pink dial and coordinating integrated silicon strap.

Zenith announces the promise of a Stunning Future.

Zenith with a guiding star is creating nothing short of a galactic explosion in the watchmaking universe with the launch of a whole new dimension in mechanical precision! Such was the thrust of ZENITH’s Baselworld 2018 kickoff press conference on March 21?, hosted by the President of the LVMH Watch Division, Jean-Claude Biver; ZENITH CEO, Julien Tornare; and attended by friends of the brand including recording artist and producer, Swizz Beatz, along with the well-known photographer, biker and enfant terrible, Dimitri Coste.

Hawkbill steals the limelight in the Longines Sheema Classic race.

Longines takes part in the iconic Dubai World Cup race day, marking the conclusion of the Dubai World Cup Festival, as its Official Partner and Timekeeper. The eponymous race was claimed by T Snow ridden by Christophe Soumillon, while the major turf race of the day, the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, was won by Hawkbill led by William Buick.

#WatchInWatchOut at 1915 by Seddiqi & Sons brings back its popular charity campaign.

1915 by Seddiqi & Sons brings back its popular #WatchInWatchOut campaign from 5th - 7th April. In its third year, the initiative allows customers to donate any old watch to charity at participating 1915 by Seddiqi & Sons stores across the UAE and receive 50% discount on brand new watches in return for their kind gesture. This campaign promotes and instills a culture of giving amongst residents, enhancing the spirit of the Year of Zayed 2018.

Product Launch

TAG Heuer launches Carrera "Tête de Vipère" Chronograph Tourbillon Chronometer.

TAG Heuer Carrera "Tête de Vipère" Chronograph Tourbillon Chronometer movement is housed in a magnificent midnight blue ceramic case, complemented by a ceramic bezel and lugs. The "Tête de Vipère" stamp has been applied to the bridge, visible through the sapphire crystal of the case back. The piece is complemented by a beautiful black alligator strap, sewn onto rubber with blue stitching, endowing it with TAG Heuer's signature refined yet sporty look.

Hermès presents Slim d’Hermès GMT

The new Slim d’Hermès GMT mysterious allure of its slate grey dial bearing a deliciously light font is revealed through a smoked glass. Made from palladium, a rare and light platinum-group metal, a sunburst chapter ring, guilloché centre and date counter, along with a silver-toned GMT counter studded with numerals punctuate this perfectly legible. Manufacture dial swept over by slender sandblasted or blue lacquered baton-type hands. A matt graphite alligator strap with pin buckle in palladium.

Chopard unveils the first creations in a shimmering collection for the red carpet in 2018

As the Cannes International Film Festival approaches, the High Jewellery workshops of the Maison Chopard are giving life to a splendid collection dreamed up by Caroline Scheufele. An anthem to femininity and beauty, these exceptional jewellery creations will adorn the greatest actresses on the red carpet. The Maison annually crafts the legendary Palme d’or, made from Fairmined-certified ethical gold.

Kuwait’s Sheikha Intisar AlSabah launches a Limited-Edition Emirati Jewellery Collection.

Founded by Sheikha Intisar AlSabah, the brand has created ‘The Emirati Aqqal’ to commemorate the ‘Year of Zayed’. All the proceeds from the sale of this special edition Aqqal bracelet will go to the Intisars Foundation; a UK based charity initiated by Sheikha Intisar AlSabah to provide support and create opportunities for girls and women in areas affected by armed conflicts. The eight-special edition Emirati Aqqal feature the UAE national flag studded with ethically sourced White Diamonds, Black Diamonds, Rubies and Emeralds.

Chronoswiss introduces limited edition Bitcoin Regulator.

Chronoswiss launches an exclusive limited edition series of the Flying Regulator Open Gear. Innovative and technically integrated 3-D dial, individually designed for each edition: Logo of the respective crypto currency elaborately skeletonized in the small seconds and in the logo print on the dial. Skeletonized, red gold-plated rotor Crypto Currency logo. Solid stainless steel case with ultra-hard and scratch-resistant diamond-like carbon coating.

Celebrity News

Margot Robbie wears CHANEL at the 'Peter Rabbit' Australian Premiere in Sydney.

CHANEL Ambassador, Margot Robbie wears CHANEL Fine Jewelry: "Coco Crush" earrings and rings in 18K white gold and diamonds.

Saoirse Ronan shines in Cartier to the 71st British Academy Film Awards in London.

Cardi B in Messika at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

The famous singer Carbi B received the Best New Artist Trophy in Messika at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. She completed her look with the wedding, Toi & Moi and Trilogy rings from the My Twin collection.

Celebrities wears Chopard to the César Awards in Paris.

French actress Marion Cotillard shines on the red carpet with earrings from the Temptations Collection. French actress Juliette Binoche wears earrings from the Precious Chopard Collection. French singer Camelia Jordana won Best Newcomer Female Actor Award wearing a pair of earrings from the Haute Joaillerie Collection.

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