Dubai Watch Week can be overwhelming for the senses. But not if you like dipping into the never-ending world of luxury watches.
The tenth edition of the watch event featured more than 90 participating brands, global launches events and a spate of masterclasses. Walking around the exhibition booths, it was hard not to miss the usual candidates that captivated most onlookers -- limited-edition launches, fascinating collaborations, design heavy dials and even art deco on some wrists.
But between all of this, it was some of the simpler yet complex timepieces that warranted more attention. Think stone dials, timepieces inspired by space and the cosmos, fighter jets, aerodynamics and hypercars. Even rare meteorites. The 5-day watch event in Dubai had something for everyone.
TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph Air 1
Inspired by hypercars, the Chronograph Air 1 is crafted from Grade-5 titanium and weighs just 85g. At the heart of is the Calibre TH81-00, TAG Heuer’s most complex chronograph movement to date. This high-frequency automatic movement has a 65-hour power reserve.
TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph Air 1
Tudor Ranger
Tudor’s Ranger lineup now features a new “Dune white” dial and comes in 36mm. It is also upgraded with COSC-certified Manufacture Calibres, a 70-hour power reserve, and Tudor’s signature T-fit clasp. The field watch aesthetics are hard to miss. An absolute delight on the wrist.
Tudor Ranger
Frederique Constant x Bamford Watch Department Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Limited to 100 pieces, this collaboration timepiece features a 41 mm titanium case, a matte black dial and striking turquoise accents. Powered by an automatic movement with three subdials, it comes with three interchangeable straps.
Frederique Constant x Bamford Watch Department Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Favre Leuba Deep Raider Renaissance Meteorite and Malachite
These two new interpretations of the Deep Raider Renaissance series mark the first time in Favre Leuba’s history that stone dials have been used. The meteorite model features the Muonionalusta iron meteorite from northern Sweden. Every dial is unique.
Favre Leuba Deep Raider Renaissance Meteorite
Bell & Ross BR-X3 NIGHT VISION
The Night Vision is inspired by the head-up displays from fighter jets. This limited edition of 250 pieces features a 41mm multi-material case in LUM-CAMO, DLC titanium and photoluminescent green rubber. The watch has perfect legibility in day and night.
Bell & Ross BR-X3 NIGHT VISION
Norqain Wild ONE Meteorite 42 mm
Created in collaboration with industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, the watch features a dial crafted from authentic iron meteorite stone. Powered by a NORQAIN Manufacture Calibre NN20/1 by Kenissi, this gorgeous timepiece will have limited production of 300 pieces.
Norqain Wild ONE Meteorite 42 mm
