Editorial – The Magic of Dubai Watch Week
To start off the week, Brice Lechevalier dives into his thoughts and the remarkable statistics from the event’s 2023 edition. It has now solidified its place as an unmissable fixture on the watch industry calendar, boasting participation from over 60 brands and drawing in nearly 20,000 visitors.
Dubai Watch Week Daily Show – Day 1
This week, WorldTempus brought you live daily reports from Dubai Watch Week 2023, where you could tune in to see what the team was up to as our videographer followed them around the fair. In case you missed it, check out the busy first day here, with interviews with Ulysse Nardin, Armin Strom and Oris.
The Avener x Frederique Constant Release Two Limited Editions in Dubai
Next up, our Editorial Director Sophie Furley had the pleasure of sitting down with Frederique Constant’s new muse, the renowned French DJ The Avener, to chat about the two new Highlife models he designed with the brand and the story behind their interesting musical dials. Find out more here.
Hind Seddiqi Exclusive Interview
Speaking of fascinating people to interview, here’s a conversation with Hind Seddiqi, the Director General of Dubai Watch Week, who tells us about the fair’s program this year. Discover more details about the watchmaking classes, round-table discussions and workshops for children here.
Four Timepieces Go On a Day Trip to Dubai
For the fourth and final day of the fair, our team dedicated the afternoon to uncovering the city's top tourist destinations—the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah, the Museum of the Future, and Old Dubai. At each spot, we present you with a watch review inspired by its unique location.
A Dubai Watch Week Discovery
Switching gears, WorldTempus’s Sophie Furley takes a closer look at Chronoswiss’s Dubai Watch Week novelty: the Open Gear Flying Tourbillon Underworld. A delightful piece that showcases the brand’s many talents in the horological arts!
The Trilogy of Success
Moving on, WorldTempus explores the distinctive qualities that set DWW apart—a platform nurturing exchanges and inspiring numerous watchmaking events, whilst remaining true to its founding essence. Three key ingredients: global launches, limited series and image building. Read on over here.
New Releases
Last but not least, for our new releases of the week, we have the Bell & Ross BR-X5 Green Lum, the Chopard Alpine Eagle Summit with gem-set bezels and L.U.C. Strike One in ethical 18-carat white gold, the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Small Seconds Blue Enamel, the Louis Moinet Jules Verne Tourbillon "Mystery Island", the Reservoir x Abdulla Lutfi and the Van Cleef & Arpels Ludo Secret Watch.
