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Lamborghini
Lamborghini, Rolex sell out in Dubai despite rising fears on cost of living surge, soaring inflation
Multiple sources in the UAE have said that despite having the money to purchase these luxury items, the demand outweighs supply
Chopard
CEO presents: Watches of the month
Longing glances in the direction of your wrist are inevitable with these new timepieces that boast a gaze-attracting green hue
luxury watches
Rolex watch rollout 2021: A brand on top of its game
It’s the most famous watch brand in the world bar none and has just revealed its 2021 novelties, with new Explorer models, an exciting new dial for the classic Daytona, and diamond-covered women’s watches for the ultimate expression of luxury watchmaking
Audemars Piguet
Which way now for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet prices?
A comment from Chronext co-founder Philipp Man that prices for certain Patek Philippe and Rolex models have begun to dip on the secondary market has caused a flurry of competitors to question his data.
Retail
Rolex authorised dealers hoard watches in desperate effort to save stock for holiday season
Rolex retailers are having to train staff on how to deal with customers frustrated by the shortages.
Auction
Sotheby’s to hold first watch auction in the Middle East
Auction house Sotheby’s says first regional watch sale to take place at its Dubai premises
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
Watchmakers flock as Dubai climbs ranks of luxury watch sales
Some of the world’s largest watch brands have opened boutiques in Dubai in the last nine months
Colm McLoughlin
Dubai Duty Free inks deal to become European Tour partner
Airport retailer joins Rolex, BMW, Emirates, Hilton and Titleist on the exclusive list of Official Partners to the European Tour
luxury watches
GMT-Master II: Rolex finally makes an ‘affordable’ watch
GMT-Master II is stainless steel, a tougher metal suited to rugged travel and retails for what Rolex considers wallet-friendly: $8,990
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
Creating a Rolex is a process steeped in tradition and driven by innovation
What does it take to wear the crown? CEO Middle East was given rare access to the inner workings of horology goliaths Rolex, to find out
Christie’s
Rolex watch made for Dubai ruler fetches $162k at auction
Dubai auction also sees record sum of $912k paid for watch made for King Farouk of Egypt in 1944
Christie’s
Sheikh Mohammed, King Farouk watches to hit Christie’s auction block
Approximately $2 billion worth of sales were recorded in the Middle East in 2017
Rolex
Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo to offer the only known vintage white gold Rolex Daytona
Brand View: One of the world’s most important wristwatcheswill make its auction debut during Daytona Ultimatum on May 12 2018 for the benefit of children action
Auction
Specially-commissioned Sheikh Mohammed Rolex up for auction
Christie’s expects strong interest from UAE-based and international collectors for the timepiece