#Horology

Maximilian Büsser

What makes MB&F’s Maximilian Büsser tick?

Maximilian Büsser, founder of the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer has turned traditional watchmaking on its head, creating futuristic, fiercely unconventional timekeeping machines that embody the highest craftsmanship

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MB&F disrupts the chrono world with its new LM Sequential EVO

The 20th movement from MB&F, revealed just this week, is also MB&F’s first-ever chronograph

Eleven outstanding timepieces from Watches and Wonders 2022

The Watches and Wonders 2022 mega fair was held in Geneva earlier this year during which a few of the world’s biggest brands unveiled their novelties. Here is a look at some of the finest new releases

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Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard on why the Middle East remains a key market for the Swiss watchmaker

Rado recently opened a new boutique in Dubai’s bustling Al Fahidi Street located in Meena Bazaar, its sixth store in the UAE

The Dubai Mall - IWC Boutique New Flagship

Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes F1 car is on display at IWC’s new flagship boutique in Dubai

Located in Dubai Mall, it is the first IWC store in the world devoted entirely to the Big Pilot collection

Introducing the stunning $260 Omega x Swatch collection

The all-new Bioceramic MoonSwatch collection is taking the watch world by storm

Dr Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Lifestyle Group

From real estate to horology, Porsche Design marks 50 years of pushing the boundaries

Dr Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Lifestyle Group, is taking the powerful brand name and applying it far beyond the automotive world – across hotels, residential towers and accessories – and then pushing even further

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Omega unveils new vintage-inspired Speedmaster ’57 collection

The Speedmaster celebrates its 65th anniversary this year

British watchmaker Bremont debuts first watch in partnership with Williams Racing

Each watch will come with an original wheel nut from historic Williams Racing cars, certified by Williams Racing

Artist David Galbraith’s stunning new clock collection pays tribute to the UAE

Galbraith has brought his decades-long experience as an artist to the traditional craft of English clockmaking, with a deliberate focus on the Middle East

Carlos A. Rosillo, CEO and co-founder of Bell & Ross

Bell & Ross co-founder Carlos A. Rosillo on the strengths of independent watchmaking

Merging French design with Swiss watchmaking techniques has resulted in a brand with universal appeal

Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc

Interview: Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of Montblanc

Montblanc recently partnered with one of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands, Ferrari. Here’s where that partnership, and the German company as well, is headed next

Four stellar timepieces that came up for auction at Christie’s in 2021

Christie’s Dubai watch specialist, Remy Julia, outlines his favourite models from the auction house’s sales conducted globally this year

Nicola Andreatta, CEO of Roger Dubuis

Interview: Nicola Andreatta, CEO of Roger Dubuis

Geneva-based Roger Dubuis is a bold watchmaker which will readily break away from the norm. And CEO Nicola Andreatta wouldn’t have it any other way

Hind Seddiqi, director general of Dubai Watch Week

What to expect at Dubai Watch Week 2021

The fifth edition of the Dubai Watch Week returns this month, and it’s the biggest one yet. Hind Seddiqi, director general of the event, shares a few insights

Interview: Antonio Calce, CEO of Greubel Forsey

Antonio Calce was appointed as CEO of Greubel Forsey only a few months ago – and he’s already rolled out a comprehensive strategy to future-proof the La Chaux-de-Fonds experimental watchmaker

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Watches and Wonders confirms hybrid format and participating brands of 2022 event

The event will be held over seven days from March 30 to April 5 in Geneva

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Top Swiss brands including Rolex and Audemars Piguet to participate in Dubai Watch Week

Over 45 brands will participate in the fifth edition which will be held at Dubai International Financial Centre from November 24-28

Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC

Interview: Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC

At the helm of one of the most high-profile Swiss watchmakers, Christoph Grainger-Herr is repeatedly proving that he isn’t short on product or business innovation ideas

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Exclusive interview: Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling

The dynamic industry veteran is guiding the Swiss watchmaker through a period of rapid growth. Here’s what he’s doing right

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Video: Maximilian Büsser on the stunning LMX and the future of MB&F

The LMX – the tenth-anniversary edition of the Legacy Machine – was launched earlier this year

Ashfields Consultancies

A new horology-focussed luxury consultancy has opened in Dubai

Ashfields Consultancies, co-founded by Hamdan Al Hudaidi and Melika Yazdjerdi, is writing a new playbook for brands and collectors in the region

Dubai Watch Week 2021

Dubai Watch Week confirms dates for in-person event in November

The five-day event will take place at The Gate within the Dubai International Financial Centre

Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot

Interview: Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot

Ricardo Guadalupe took a Swiss watchmaker that was only known among a select few and transformed it into a larger-than-life phenomenon. Here’s how he did it

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Christie’s Dubai sets new record for most expensive watch sold at auction in the Middle East

The Patek Philippe’s Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref 5002 also became the most expensive watch sold online by Christie’s worldwide

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New luxury watches unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2021

One of the world’s most prestigious luxury watch events begins as a digital-only showcase this year

Three top picks from LVMH Watch Week 2021

The second edition of the annual LVMH Watch Week took place in January this year as a virtual event, with top brands including Hublot, Zenith and Bulgari showcasing their novelties for 2021

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Bremont unveils new Argonaut Azure timepiece

The caseback of the new chronometer features the heraldic badges of all three services of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces

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Christie’s Dubai to conduct Middle East’s most valuable watch auction this month

Nearly 200 lots estimated at between $9m-$15m are available for bidding online from March 24-April 9

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Richard Mille partners with Ferrari; Girard-Perregaux with Aston Martin

RIchard Mille’s partnership with Ferrari will extend to Formula One as well as esports