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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Dubai Watch Week Announces Show Dates For Open-To-The Public Event
The Horology Forum, with multiple round table discussions, is a big part of Dubai Watch Week. It is a big year for Dubai Watch Week, one of the largest independently run regional watch shows in the world. Founded and operated by watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi, the show celebrates 10 years of existence this year. To mark its growth, the venue is moving to a much larger 200,000-square-foot space more centrally located (than the previous financial district) in the city and increasing the number of exhibitors by 46 percent to a massive 90 brands. The show organizers are also reformatting its classes, immersive programs, round table discussions and other aspects. The change coincides with the 75th anniversary of Seddiqi retail stores, which was founded in 1950, even before the UAE was formed. Since its inception, the family-owned business has steadily built its reputation as leaders in the luxury watch and jewelry world. Four generations later, just in time for the 75th anniversary, Ahmed Seddiqi is launching a refreshed marketing concept and campaign. The company has built up from a single location in 1950 to 40 stores across the UAE in 2025. The new Ressence watch created to honor 75 years of Ahmd Seddiqi features a dial made from sand from ... More each of the seven Emirates. Additionally, Ahmed Seddiqi is partnering all year long with various watch brands for special, commemorative editions – many of which will be on display during the show. In fact, just this past week, Belgian watch brand Ressence unveiled its Type 9 S75 limited edition watch created in partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi for the anniversary. It features a dial filled with sand sourced from the dunes of all seven Emirates of the UAE. Just 20 pieces will be made. Dubai Watch Week offers immersive classes and programs. DWW 2025 The 7th edition of the show (it is not an annual event) will take place at the Burj Park at Dubai Mall, under the patronage of Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (partner of DWW). In addition to dedicated space for globally renowned brands, the organizers are setting space for many micro and independent brands to offer its clients and visitors depth and variety. The previous event, which took place in November of 2023, attracted 23,000 visitors from around the world. That number is expected to increase exponentially now that the show has nearly doubled in number of exhibitors and space allotment. Among the big brands exhibiting are Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Chanel, Chopard, Jacob & Co., Rolex, TAG Heuer, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Van Cleef & Arpels and others. In terms of niche and micro brands, visitors can expect to see outstanding horology from companies such as Armin Strom, Bell & Ross, Biver, Bovet, F.P. Journe, Greubel Forsey, H. Moser &Cie, Ming, MB&F, Parmigiani Fleurier, and many more. 'The increasing interest from brands and partners ahead of this year's edition has been rewarding and humbling as we further establish the Dubai Watch Week platform and continue to propel Dubai as a global destination,' said Hind Seddiqi, CEO of Dubai Watch Week in a statement issued about the has been the case with all Dubai Watch Week events, the 10th version is free and open to the public. It will run from November 19 to 23, 2025.
Hype Malaysia
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hype Malaysia
2 New Releases From Ahmed Seddiqi & TAG Heuer x Goodwood Are Limited Edition Mic Drops!
Nothing says luxury or exclusivity like limited-quantity items. Why is that? Much like any piece of art, creating exquisite watches requires a considerable amount of time, effort, skill, and patience — oftentimes, these timepieces are made by only one person from start to finish. With that sense of a handmade touch, it's no surprise that these wristwatches from TAG Heuer and Ahmed Seddiqi are in a league of their own. Get to know them better, right here. TAG Heuer's Carrera x Goodwood Festival Of Speed Limited Edition The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Festival of Speed is a new limited-edition watch that marks the brand's return as the Official Timing Partner of the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Combining modern mechanics with vintage aesthetics, the watch was created to celebrate the close connections between British motorsport culture and the Swiss brand's illustrious racing history. The chronograph, which comes in a 42mm steel case, has a brown perforated leather rally strap that looks like racing gloves from the 1970s, and a rich green clou de Paris dial that was inspired by Goodwood Green and accentuated with red accents. TAG Heuer's proprietary TH20-00 automatic movement, which has a 100-meter water resistance, date display, and chronograph capabilities, powers the watch. In addition to displaying the Goodwood Festival of Speed logo, the sapphire case back is individually engraved with the words 'XXX of 100,' signifying its uniqueness. There will only be 100 of these Carreras made, and they will be initially available to members of the Goodwood Road Racing Club. Antoine Pin, CEO of TAG Heuer, highlighted that the watch is a cultural homage to the history and future of motorsport in addition to being a timepiece. The Goodwood Festival of Speed's founder, the Duke of Richmond, hailed TAG Heuer's enduring ties to racing history and described the partnership as a 'shared passion realised.' The TAG Heuer Carrera x Goodwood Festival of Speed limited edition will be available to the public later in the month, with an official price announcement to follow. For more information, check out Goodwood or TAG Heuer's official websites. Ahmed Seddiqi's TYPE 9 S75 The TYPE 9 S75 is a striking limited-edition watch that Ressence has unveiled to commemorate the 75th anniversary of UAE luxury retailer Ahmed Seddiqi. This unusual watch, which is only available in 20 pieces, has a dial that is embedded with actual sand. The desert landscape is brought to life within a fully functional mechanical design thanks to the equal distribution of sand sourced from the dunes of all seven Emirates. The end product is a tactile homage that preserves Ressence's distinctive visual language while fusing innovation and legacy. According to Benoît Mintiens, the founder of Ressence, 'the watch is a unique tribute to the nation's landscape, heritage, and innovative thinking.' Mintiens added that the watch was 'at the crossroads of the ancient hourglass and contemporary design,' with its textured dial evoking shifting dunes and its regional authenticity reflected in the blended sand. The TYPE 9 S75, which weighs only 40 grams, transforms into a living canvas where nature and artistry come together in motion. The watch has a simple appearance, showing only the hours and minutes with subtle accuracy. The minimalist design is complemented by traditional watch components such as fluid lugs, titanium-circled markers, and a bezel that also serves as the minute indicator. Inside, a 36-hour power reserve is provided by a patented ROCS 9 module that powers the functions through a specially designed automatic calibre. The case, which is made of Grade 5 titanium and sits on a jewel ball bearing, has inclined satellite discs that are filled with luminous green Grade A Super-LumiNova and bonded with UAE sand. Retailing for CHF19,900 (~RM103,515) the TYPE 9 S75 will be only available through Ahmed Seddiqi. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Hypebeast
16-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Ressence Honors UAE's Landscape with A Sand-Filled TYPE 9 S75 Limited Edition
Summary To celebrate UAE luxury retailerAhmed Seddiqi's 75th anniversary,Ressencehas unveiled a striking limited-edition timepiece: the TYPE 9 S75. Limited to just 20 pieces, this unique watch features a dial embedded with real sand. The sand is sourced equally from the dunes of all seven Emirates, bringing the desert landscape to life within a fully functional mechanical design. The result is a tactile tribute that marries heritage with innovation, all without compromising Ressence's signature visual language. 'The watch is a unique tribute to the nation's landscape, heritage and innovative thinking,' said Ressence founder Benoît Mintiens. With its textured dial evoking shifting dunes and its regional authenticity reflected in the blended sand, Mintiens also described the piece as standing 'at the crossroads of the ancient hourglass and contemporary design.' Weighing just 40 grams, the TYPE 9 S75 becomes a living canvas where craftsmanship and nature converge in motion. The timepiece is visually pared down, displaying only hours and minutes with understated precision. Classic horological elements – titanium-circled markers, fluid lugs and a bezel that doubles as the minute indicator – complement the minimalist form. Inside, a patented ROCS 9 module powers the functions via a customized automatic caliber, delivering a 36-hour power reserve. Encased in Grade 5 titanium, the case rests on a jewel ball bearing and features inclined satellite discs bonded with UAE sand and filled with luminous green Grade A Super-LumiNova. Priced at 19,900 CHF (approx $24,516 USD), the TYPE 9 S75 will be available exclusively throughAhmed Seddiqi.
