Kollokium is not a brand. As pretentious and cliché as that sounds, it’s true. Kollokium is a project-based platform. Its purpose: explore accessible alternatives in watchmaking. CREATION EX NIHILO It’s been a long time coming. Kollokium was founded in 2020…
In a landmark development for the Swiss watchmaking industry, Breitling has announced its acquisition of Universal Genève, marking a new chapter for the brand renowned for its horological artistry and innovation. This strategic move promises to restore the prestige of…
Introducing a new milestone within Parmigiani Fleurier’s “Objets d’Art” collection, a tribute to the origins of Michel Parmigiani: L’Armoriale pocket watch. The inspiration for L’Armoriale stems from a journey undertaken by Guido Terreni in Italy – a voyage not only…
Breitling has been souping up its precision chronographs with high complications since the 1940s, and now it builds on that tradition by adding a tourbillon to the Top Time Classic Cars Collection, the series that celebrates the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet…
After a few days of closure, the Audemars Piguet boutique in New York reopened this morning with a surprising new look following the takeover by Cactus Jack that imposed its aesthetic codes on the interior and exterior. The occasion for…
After its launch at the beginning of the year, the TYPE 1 Round takes on a refreshing twist this Autumn, expanding the colour territory of Ressence with the polychromatic dial of the TYPE 1° M. Ressence adds strokes of colour…
As part of its enduring romance with cinema, Chopard is proud to once again announce its partnership with the Red Sea International Film Festival. Bringing the best in Arab and world cinema to Jeddah, the third edition will be held…
• The leading non-commercial luxury horology platform welcomed over 23,000 visitors, featured 63 participating brands, and showcased over 20 launches • Key highlights from the event included the launch of Vyntage Horology, a new independent watch brand led by the…
• Les Cabinotiers – Récits de Voyages sets off to discover the world and its wonders in the spirit of openness that has characterised Vacheron Constantin since its origins: among the various destinations, the North American leg focuses on the…
• Les Cabinotiers – Récits de Voyages collection sets off to discover the world and its wonders in the spirit of openness that has characterised Vacheron Constantin since its origins: China and its ancestral culture are notably highlighted in certain…
• Les Cabinotiers – Récits de Voyages sets off to discover the world and its wonders in the spirit of openness that has characterised Vacheron Constantin since its origins: among the various destinations departing from Geneva, the historical sites of…
• Les Cabinotiers – Récits de Voyages sets off to discover the world and its wonders in the spirit of openness that has characterised Vacheron Constantin since its origins: among the various destinations, the European leg takes us to Paris,…
• Dubai becomes L’ÉCOLE’s fourth permanent international location alongside Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai • Inaugural exhibition at new campus in d3, entitled ‘Garden of Emeralds,’ opens to the public alongside series of jewellery-focused classes • Dubai campus designed by…
RESERVOIR watch unveils its latest collaboration with the renowned Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi, introducing a distinctive timepiece that seamlessly blends modern art with traditional Swiss-made horology. This limited-edition creation is exclusively available at the Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons boutiques across…
Breitling Middle East has partnered with Saudi Surfing Federation (SSF) to become the organization’s official timekeeper, extending its support to the growing surfing community in Saudi Arabia. The partnership with SSF expands on Breitling’s already strong ties to surfing and…
Ressence unveils the TYPE 1 DX3, in collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, a limited edition that fuses the intricate patterns of Arabic mosaics with the watchmaking art of cloisonné. As the third and final chapter of a six-year partnership…
Dive Into the Blue with the Aqua Blue fumé Grand Feu enamel dial H. Moser & Cie. proudly presents the Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel, a bold yet refined expression of technical excellence and aesthetic allure. To accentuate the refined…
Le Brassus, 19 November 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to have participated in the Dubai Watch Week that took place from 16 to 20 November 2023 at the gate of the Dubai International Financial Centre…
Visibility has always been a key objective for each Bell & Ross design, taking inspiration from aeronautical instrumentation. Launched in 2017, all the watches in the LUM collection explore the possibilities offered by luminescence, giving superior luminosity and maximum readability,…
Arnold & Son continues to reflect on its most iconic and classic collections. Time Pyramid, with its unique appearance and structure, has been elegantly revisited. With a fully redesigned case in a new diameter of 42.5 mm, a blue aventurine…
In ethical 18-carat white gold set with sapphires, The collection reaches a new heights with the presentation of a timepiece inspired by the splendour of the Zinal Glacier. The Alpine Eagle collection of sporty-chic timepieces welcomes a 41 mm-diameter model…
25-piece limited edition in ethical 18-carat white gold The unique crystalline sound developed by Chopard Resounds in a new ‘chiming in passing’ watchmaking masterpiece Chopard is deploying its expertise in chiming watches by unveiling its new L.U.C Strike One model.…
THE FREAK, C’EST UNIQUE THE REVOLUTIONARY IMPACT OF THE FIRST FREAK MORE THAN TWO DECADES AGO IS STILL CHALLENGING FINE WATCHMAKING When it was introduced in 2001, the Freak did more than simply shift expectations of Ulysse Nardin watches: it…
Building on their official partnership, Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux have jointly created a spectacular new timepiece, reimagining ‘the bridge’, one of the oldest mechanical signatures in watchmaking. A new addition to the famous Bridges collection, the Neo Bridges Aston Martin…
According to the famous Swiss architect Le Corbusier, “une maison est une machine à habiter“ (a house is a machine to live in). The Machines of MB&F are habitable; the stories they tell locate us in different places or different…
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Louvre Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the ground-breaking exhibition Cartier, Islamic Inspiration and Modern Design, opening from 16 November 2023 to 24 March 2024. Co-organised by Louvre Abu Dhabi, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Musée du…
Breitling Middle East has announced the launch of two Special Edition watches, exclusively for the UAE market, in partnership with longstanding retail partner Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons. Breitling’s Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 will be presented in two new special designs,…
To celebrate the 85th birthday of Philippe Stern, president of the manufacture from 1993 to 2009 and current honorary president, Patek Philippe has developed a new chiming watch with minute repeater and alarm, chiming the programmed time on the repeater…
Hand-finishing at the heart of a sporty and modern timepiece. Introducing the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Five, featuring an entirely hand-engraved textured dial. A limited edition that further highlights the hand-crafted decorative expertise of Manufacture Romain Gauthier. Unveiled…
• Diverse and experiential programme features 9 immersive Horology Forum sessions, 11 Masterclasses and 10 Creative Hub sessions. • A myriad of culinary, cultural, and educational experiences form part of the largest edition to date. • Partners for this event…
Breitling is the Official Timing Sponsor of the Dubai Airshow 2023. This is the fifth consecutive time the Swiss luxury watch brand has partnered with the Dubai aviation trade event, following successful partnerships in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. The…
The origins where it all began For over a century, the Panerai family legacy has been intertwined with precision instruments made to accompany the Italian military in their exploits. Commissioned by the Royal Italian Navy to supply high-precision instruments, it…
Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet presents two new fully set limited editions of its 39 mm Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin model. While the first timepiece is crafted in 18-carat white gold and decorated with 1,528 brilliant-cut diamonds, the second…
For over 20 years, Breitling’s Avenger has been at the forefront of airborne adventure. Built for jet pilots, it’s a watch that can take on the toughest cockpits and keep coming back for more. But you don’t need air force…
Girard-Perregaux has a long and proud history of operating within the Middle East. Indeed, this relationship dates back to the early 19th century when Jean-François Bautte, the watchmaker who started the business known today as ‘Girard-Perregaux,’ ventured abroad, seeking new…
Speake Marin has imagined two new variations of the One & Two Openworked. While bearing a strong family resemblance, they embody two distinct personalities: the Openworked Sandblasted Titanium and Sandblasted Red Gold. The sandblasted grey dial, identical for both new…
Only Watch was created in 2005 to increase awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and to raise funds for clinical research into this debilitating terminal disease that affects young children, primarily boys. This year marks the 10th consecutive participation of the…
Le Brassus, October 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet pushes its material exploration further with the release of two new 42 mm Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie versions. These two timepieces are for the first time presented in…
Can time be captured? Hermès does not try to control it, but rather tames it and plays with it. On 10 October, the “Crafting Time” 2023 exhibition was unveiled at the Hermès Store at Dubai Mall. Artist Clément Vieille created…
Following the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives announced in early 2023, Louis Vuitton is embarking on a series of collaborative timepieces with renowned independent watchmakers, with the inaugural project being the LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie born from the…
Le Locle, October 2023: During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ZENITH is once again reaffirming its support for the global fight against breast cancer with the Chronomaster Sport Pink, a limited edition of 500 pieces with a portion of the sales…
Encapsulating the balance between timeless heritage and modern innovation, the Luminor Quaranta collection captures the distinctive aesthetic of the Luminor in a smaller dimension. The new Luminor Quaranta BiTempo continues the narrative featuring a dual time complication. Under the hood…
To the delight of millions of football fans worldwide, the Premier League season is once again underway. Hublot Loves Football, and we couldn’t miss the opportunity to release a new limited edition to celebrate the return of the most competitive…
Biel/Bienne (Switzerland), October 6, 2023 – Swatch Group has just acquired a prestigious property on one of London’s most luxurious thoroughfares. The building, located at 171 New Bond Street, has housed a salon for the Group’s international luxury brand Harry…
One of the world’s premier luxury jewelers since the nineteenth century, Cartier evokes a world of artistry and beauty, a legacy of unequaled prestige. By 1909, Cartier was the first international jeweler of its time, with boutiques in Paris, London…
Pride, along with excess, are part of Roger Dubuis’ mindset, a duality that allows unfettered exploring of new territories and the ability to demonstrate the other side of its “personality”: dramatic singularity. Indeed, powered by an obsessive quest for pleasure,…