• The exhibition offers a diverse program that includes 9 interactive sessions of the Watchmaking Forum, 11 workshops, and 10 discussion sessions in the Creative Zone.

• The exhibition, in its largest edition this year, brings together a range of entertainment and cultural activities and events, in addition to unique gastronomic experiences.

• A group of distinguished partners are participating in the exhibition, including the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, Christie’s, World of Dreams, Du, Aston Martin, Masafi, and the Luxury Watch Industry Foundation.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and Member of the Dubai Council, Dubai Watch Week 2023 is pleased to welcome its guests to attend the exhibition in its sixth and largest edition this year to celebrate the art of watchmaking, and learn about the latest Innovations in this field; The exhibition will witness a variety of entertainment and cultural events and activities that will enrich the experience of visitors who love the world of luxury watches.

The exhibition, which will be held from November 16 to 20 at the Gate Building in the Dubai International Financial Centre, brings together many industries, such as watchmaking, design, cars, and the arts. More than 60 leading international brands in the world of watchmaking will display their latest releases, and many of these brands are also expected to reveal limited editions exclusively at this distinguished event.

In addition, the exhibition provides special exhibition spaces for international brands, including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Hublot, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel and Bulgari, to showcase their latest innovations and creations. The exhibition also includes a hall dedicated to watch enthusiasts and enthusiasts to participate in discussion sessions on the latest innovations and creativity in the art of watchmaking.

This year's program will also include a group of workshops presented by a number of world watchmaking experts and pioneers, including a unique workshop run by Nour Al Hassan, founder of the Kintsugi workshops. In addition, Max Busser will participate in presenting his creative vision in designing and building the brand.

Watches Forum

The exhibition presents the Watch Industry Forum, a forum launched by Dubai Watch Week, with the aim of highlighting the intersection of the watch industry with the luxury automotive industry and skilled craftsmanship; This forum will provide an open platform for free discussions between skilled craftsmen and entrepreneurs, as well as watch collectors. This year's forum will include six panel discussions, bringing together specialized experts from all over the world. And three debates on fundamental topics in the world of watchmaking. For the first time, a panel discussion will be presented in Arabic, adding a new dimension to the forum and attracting more audiences to this exhibition.

This year's edition of the exhibition also features the participation of a distinguished group of speakers and well-known moderators in the world of watchmaking, including: François-Henri Bennamias, CEO of Audemars Piguet; Mohamed Abdel Majeed Seddiqi, Head of Commercial Affairs for Seddiqi Holding Company; Daniela Dufour, watchmaker; Jean Arnault, Director of the Watchmaking Department at Louis Vuitton; Nicholas Foulkes, author and historian; George Bamford, founder of Bamford's watch division; Austin Chu, Founder and CEO, RestCheck; Tim Musso, Watch Specialist and Director of Media Relations at Watchbox; Wei Koh, founder of Grail Watch and Revolution Watch.

This year's episodes will be broadcast live on Dubai Watch Week's YouTube channel.

Workshops

This year's exhibition includes 11 workshops, presented by specialized experts from various parts of the world, including a workshop on making watch dials using pure sugar conducted by “Bouvet”, the Swiss company; The “Shaken” workshop, which transforms old Norwegian silver spoons into wearable pieces of art; A workshop organized by the Irthi Council for Contemporary Crafts, which focuses on making leather bracelets using the ancient Emirati traditional craft “Safifah”, and other distinguished workshops that address various aspects of watchmaking and handicrafts.

Creative area

Within the activities of this exhibition, the Creative Zone will present a number of important discussions on sustainability and the concept of recycling in the Swiss luxury watch industry under the supervision of ID Genève, in addition to a dialogue with Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, who will explain the most important stages of his career and its impact on the watch industry.

Christie's at Dubai Watch Week

In this year's edition, Christie's returns to present a series of experiential and educational discussions delivered by elite speakers in its new pavilion at the exhibition. In addition, the house will provide free watch evaluations conducted by its watchmaking experts, by prior appointment, and will also offer children between the ages of 7 and 14 the opportunity to participate in an educational and interactive auction.

Activities and competitions

At the heart of the event will be the "Amadeo Evolution of Cameo" exhibition, which showcases the development of the art of engraving. Amadeo, the famous craftsman, will also present a unique collection of brooches specially designed for Dubai Watch Week, which combines traditional and modern craftsmanship arts. At the MAD exhibition, international artists will present their creations, focusing on the beauty inherent in details and precision in craftsmanship.

In addition, the Luxury Watch Industry Foundation organizes a group of competitions that are held in the heart of the exhibition. Visitors can participate and scan a group of unique watches through the “Dubai Watch Week” DWW application, answer five questions correctly, and get a chance every day to win one of the luxury watches.

International flavours

Dubai Watch Week offers unique experiences for visitors, extending beyond the world of watchmaking to include modern concepts in the arts of food. For example, La Nina will offer a modern Ibero-Latin menu with a harmonious blend of bold flavours. Home Bakery and Kitch-In are launching an exclusive menu specially prepared for this exhibition, and Twist will also be adding new flavors to its menu according to guests’ preferences.

To register and book sessions, please visit the website: @dubaiwatchweek and follow the page on Instagram for the latest news and developments about the exhibition.

The Dubai Watch Week application can be downloaded on Android and iOS.

The complete list of brands participating in the exhibition:

Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Hublot, Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Bvlgari.

Acrivia, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, Artea, Bell & Ross, Biver, Buffet, Breitling, Bremont, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, Chapek, De Bethune, Dior, Doxa, FB. Jorn, Ferdinand Berthoud, Frederic Constant, Genos, Grand Seiko, Greubel Forsey, H. Moser & Cie, HYT, ID Genève, Jacob & Co., Konstantin Chaikin, La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, Laurent Ferrer, Louis Erard, Ludovic, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Erard, Ludovic Balouar, MB&F, Ming, Moritz Grossmann, Norquin, Oris, Rebellion Tempces, Remy Coles, Reservoir, Resins, Schwartz Etienne, Speke-Marine, Tag Heuer, Trilop Watches, Eurowerk, Vangart, Vintage.

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About Dubai Watch Week

Dubai Watch Week is an event launched by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons in 2015 to celebrate the art of luxury watchmaking and its precision and creativity. This event provides a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and information between those working in this sector and those interested in it. Held every two years in Dubai, the event aims to support initiatives that share similar values and connect watchmaking communities, and creates unique opportunities to enhance communication and creative exchange between luxury watchmaking professionals and enthusiasts.

About the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai:

In addition to its absolute vision to confirm Dubai's position as a leading global destination for trade, investment and tourism, the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai contributes to supporting the ambitious vision of the Dubai government to make the emirate a major global center for economics and tourism and consolidate its competitive advantages to top global indicators, in line with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. , which seeks to double the size of the emirate’s economy, and place it among the top three economic cities in the world during the next decade.

To achieve this trend, the department is leading efforts to enhance Dubai’s economy based on diversity and provide distinctive and innovative services, enabling it to attract the best talents, improve the business environment, raise growth rates, and support the emirate’s vision to become the world’s preferred destination for life and work, through promoting the The diversity of the city, and the quality of living and modern lifestyle it provides in general.

Dubai Economy and Tourism is the body responsible for planning, supervising, developing and marketing the business and tourism sectors in Dubai, and is also responsible for licensing businesses, including hotel establishments, tour operators, travel agents, and others. The following institutions fall under the department’s umbrella: Dubai Economic Development Corporation, Dubai Commercial Registration and Licensing Corporation, Dubai Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Corporation, Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing Corporation, Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, and Dubai College of Tourism.

About the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture):

The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), headed by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is committed to enriching the cultural scene of the Emirate of Dubai, based on the heritage of the United Arab Emirates, and works to build bridges of constructive dialogue between different civilizations and cultures, to enhance Dubai’s position as a center. A global center for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a forum for talent.

Dubai Culture is keen to revive and preserve the historical heritage of the emirate, and develop the regulatory frameworks for the cultural and creative sector in accordance with its strategy 2020-2026, and the capabilities that contribute to its activation to support talent, by investing in its cultural, artistic and heritage assets represented in the management of 6 prominent heritage monuments, 5 museums and the Al Jalila Center for Culture. Children and 8 branches of Dubai Public Libraries in the emirate, which contributes to creating an economic system that stimulates cultural and creative industries.

For more information, please visit the Authority’s website www.dubaiculture.gov.ae

About Christie's

● Founded in 1766, Christie's is a global leader in art and luxury. Christie's is known for its reliability in its in-person and online auctions, as well as its bespoke private sales. The company provides a full range of services to its clients around the world, including the evaluation and financing of works of art, international real estate, and the education sector. Christie's is present in 46 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, with leading international sales centers in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. It is the only international auction house licensed to conduct sales on Chinese territory (Shanghai).

● Christie's holds its auctions to display more than 80 categories of artistic and luxury works, with prices starting from $200 and reaching more than $100 million per piece. Christie's has sold 8 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, including the Paul J. Allen Collection, the most valuable collection at auction (November 2022). In recent years, the company has achieved the world record price for an artwork offered at auction (the painting “Salvator Mundi”, by Leonardo da Vinci, 2017), an artwork from the last century (the painting “Shot Sage Blue Marlin” by Andy Warhol, 2022) and the work of a living artist (a sculpture Rabbit by American artist Jeff Koons, 2019). The company holds special sales offers that provide seamless services for buying and selling works of art, jewelry and watches outside the auction program, in exclusive cooperation with Christie’s specialists to meet the needs of each client individually.

● After its unprecedented success in 2021 selling the first digital artwork with fungible tokens offered by a global auction house such as Beeple's Everydays, Christie's recently launched the first cross-chain auction platform dedicated to displaying iconic works of art with fungible tokens. For replacement. As a pioneer in digital innovation, Christie's continues to pioneer new technical skills that redefine works of art, including the use of hologram technology to tour 3D life-sized objects around the world, and provide display and bidding experiences that integrate with... Augmented Reality, global live streaming, Buy Now channels and hybrid auction modes.

● Christie's is dedicated to promoting a culture of responsibility throughout its business and communities around the world, including achieving sustainability by reducing carbon emissions by 50%, pledging to strive for carbon neutrality by 2030, and actively using its platform in the art world to introduce non-profits to non-profits. Actress and supporter of positive change.

● Browse, bid, discover our collections, and join us for the best art and luxury deals on our website: www.christies.com or by downloading the Christie's apps.

*Please note that when viewing the above valuations, additional fees will be charged on top of the auction selling price, please see Section D of the Terms of Sale on the back of the Selling Guide pages.

* Reviews do not include buyer's commission. Total sales include the selling price at auction plus the buyer's commission.

About World of Dreams

At World of Dreams, we provide luxury travel services to our discerning clients. With extensive experience and high commitment, we work hard to craft unforgettable travel experiences that suit the interests and preferences of our customers. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including accommodation in luxurious accommodations, organizing exceptional activities and excursions, and providing customized services that ensure our customers have a smooth and hassle-free journey. We take pride in our commitment to our customers and our attention to the smallest details to provide a unique travel experience that leaves a lasting memory in their minds. At World of Dreams, we strive to make your trip more than just a trip.

About Aston Martin

Founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, Aston Martin is recognized as an iconic global brand synonymous with style, luxury, performance and exclusivity. Aston Martin combines cutting-edge technology, time-honored craftsmanship and beautiful design to produce a range of critically acclaimed luxury models, including Vantage, DB12, DBS, DBX and its first supercar, the Aston Martin Valkyrie. In line with its sustainability strategy, Aston Martin is also developing alternatives to the internal combustion engine, with the ambition to create the world's most exciting and highly desirable high-performance electric cars, the first of which is scheduled for launch in 2025.

Headquartered in Gaydon, England, Aston Martin Lagonda designs, builds and exports cars that are sold in 56 countries around the world. Its sports cars are manufactured in Gaydon, and its luxury SUV range is proudly manufactured in St Athan, Wales. The company is on track to deliver net-zero manufacturing facilities by 2030.

Lagonda was founded in 1899 and Aston Martin in 1913. The two brands came together in 1947 when the companies were purchased by the late Sir David Brown, and the company is now listed on the London Stock Exchange under the name Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc.

2020 saw Lawrence Stroll take over as CEO of the company, along with significant new investment, a move that saw Aston Martin return to the pinnacle of motorsport with the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ team and began a new era for the iconic British marque.

About Masafi:

Founded in 1977, Masafi has maintained its market leadership for more than 3 decades by providing world-class products known for their pure natural purity. As a leading brand keen to keep pace with consumer needs, its diverse product portfolio includes drinking water, juices, napkins and toiletries. Since its establishment, Masafi has shown great support for the environment and its constant willingness to do its utmost to build a better tomorrow for individuals and society. Masafi is a reliable source for everything related to health and wellness, and its first and foremost goal is to improve the daily lives of consumers. For more information about Masafi and its products, please visit the website: www.masafi.com.

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