Dubai, the new center of gravity of watchmaking
The Dubai Watch Week, which has just closed its doors, will have proved to what extent the metropolis of the United Arab Emirates is now at the heart of the global luxury scene.
DUBAI, AT THE CENTER OF TIME
Dubai, center of gravity of world watchmaking Judikael Hirel / Le Figaro
Hind Seddiqi, head of Dubai Watch Week Dubai Watch Week
Dubai Watch Week: “Everyone is important here”
For Hind Seddiqi, Managing Director, the watchmaking biennial imagined by her family would lose its intimate aspect if it were to become larger.
"HERE, EVERYBODY IS IMPORTANT"
A limited edition for Dubai Watch Week Furlan Marri
Dubai Watch Week: Furlan Marri, the little princes of time
Born just a few months ago via Kickstarter, the very young brand created by a duo of enthusiasts combines style, reasonable price and rarity, by not offering collections, but “stories”.
DISCOVER FURLAN MARRI
A watchmaking UFO ... MB&F
Dubai Watch Week: a gem-set UFO for MB&F and Bulgari
Maximilian Büsser's watchmaking ode to femininity is transformed into a jewel that gives the time in association with the Roman watchmaker and jeweler.
A UFO SET FOR MB&F AND BULGARI
Auctions that have broken records this year.
Christies
Half a billion euros worth of watches sold at auction in 2021
During the last major watch sales, we can no longer count the number of exceptional timepieces having crossed the million euros mark.
Why this runaway?
HALF A BILLION EUROS AT AUCTION
A unique watch for Leo Messi.
Purnell
Leo Messi, a seventh Ballon d'Or at 320,000 euros on the wrist
This year, the winners of one of the most prestigious awards in the world of football were offered a unique Tourbillon Ballon d'Or watch signed Purnell.
A BALLON D'OR AT 320,000 EUROS
A collection of exceptional watches.
Chronext
Here is the most expensive Advent calendar in the world
Fancy an unusual Christmas?
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars-Piguet ... This Advent calendar contains 24 luxury watches, one per day, for a total of 2.3 million euros.
CHRONEXT ADVENT CALENDAR
