Watches & Jewelry

Photo: Courtesy Ofa
Expanding her Ofa fine jewelry collection, Saudi jewelry designer Hala Abdullah has unveiled her latest launch to coincide with Saudi National Day. Named Foug, which means ‘above’, the collection pays homage to her Saudi heritage while seamlessly embracing contemporary aesthetics. The collection includes 12 pieces, featuring delicate necklaces adorned with intricate filigree patterns, and chic statement rings. The elegantly understated pieces use mesmerizing emeralds, dazzling diamonds, and mountain-sourced onyx stones, set in 18K gold. With a nod to the designer’s Saudi roots, the designs incorporate elements from the traditional fabric patterns woven by the Bedouin, and Islamic architectural designs.
Photo: Courtesy Ofa
Aiming to create authentic yet modern jewelry designs, Abdullah is inspired by her Saudi heritage, leading her to collaborate with her local community and craftspeople. Describing the launch as “vintage elegance with a modern twist”, Abdullah says she intends for Ofa to be known for its authentic jewelry, personalizable designs, and wearable pieces for every occasion, capturing the essence of modern Saudi culture. “I’ve always been so proud of my Saudi heritage and my Foug collection signifies and celebrates that feeling for me,” she says. Part of Abdullah’s mission includes working to ensure that every step of the production process adheres to strict ethical standards, from sourcing conflict-free gemstones to supporting local craftsmen, she says.
Photo: Courtesy Ofa
The former Vogue Arabia model has previously championed the aesthetics of traditional Saudi designs, featuring in the June 2023 issue of Vogue Arabia, adorned in the country’s vivid Al-Qatt Al-Asiri patterns. “I was once lucky enough to be featured in a Vogue Arabia beauty shoot,” she recalls. “One of the reasons why I love working with Vogue is their unwavering support for Saudi Arabia and its local artists and creatives like myself”.
Photo: Courtesy Ofa
The Foug collection is available at ofaofficial.com

Credit Cartier
For one weekend only, in celebration of European Heritage Days, Cartier opens the doors of its Jewlery Institute in Paris to the public. This September 16th and 17th, the public is invited to discover the craftsmanship of one of France’s most coveted high jewelry houses. Opened in 2022, an 18th century maison serves as a training hub for 150 craft artisans each year—of 340 who are working in France across all jewelry making expertise.
Guests are invited to start their discovery of the Institute’s three floors with a virtual reality immersion explaining diamonds, colored gems, and gem setting. Throughout the tour, exceptionally, for this second edition, young people who are considering these artisanal professions have an opportunity to speak with the artisans, see the métier, and ask questions on their vast, decades-long experience. Explore the techniques in gem-cutting, mounting, pearl threading, and polishing, and other undisclosed techniques like glyptics and casting.
Preservation, training, and transmission of skills are also furthered through technology like digital design. In that vein, last year, Cartier co-created the very first Digital Bachelor’s Degree with the Haute Ecole de Joaillerie (HEJ). Today, many skills are learned in-house with training of future artisans lasting years. 50 work-study students and interns are trained each year with Cartier hiring twice as many this year alone. Cartier.com

Photo: Courtesy of Hublot
The Hublot Essential Grey collection was born with timeless exclusivity in mind; a single color, a single model, once a year, through a single channel. Now, this approach brings an even rarer collectible than last year’s version. The Spirit of Big Bang Essential Grey will only have 100 pieces sold exclusively through the Hublot website.
Speaking on the timepiece. Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, commented, “The watch industry tends to cash in on major trends in dial colors, such as blue or green, which only seem to last a few seasons. That is not our approach. Hublot is not a follower of trends. In fact, in most cases, our models don’t even have a dial! At Hublot, if we believe in a color, we work with it across the whole model and make a limited series to preserve its value out of respect for our collectors. Either we go all out, or we don’t do it at all.”
Photo: Courtesy of Hublot
Catering to the most discerning horology collectors or avid connoisseurs of the Essential Grey line, this extremely rare timepiece features the historic collection’s barrel format draped in 100% titanium – including the case, bezel, screws, crown, push-pieces, case-back, and folding clasp. The watchmaker has willed the chromatic properties of titanium to sandblast and grind, as a natural and obvious base for the 2023 version. For the occasion, the rubber strap has been matched, and lined with black thread on the outer edge to mark the vanishing line.
Hoping to preserve the timepiece’s legibility, the watchmaker has introduced very subtle variations to its movement. Notably on the date disc (window at half-past four) and on the chronograph counters (minutes at 3 o’clock, hours at 6 o’clock), while playing with multiple finishes: mirror polished, drawn lines, graining, luminescent hour markers, rhodium-plated hands and a play on the different levels of depth.
Photo: Courtesy of Hublot
This approach has not only ensured legibility, but it also enhances the skeleton architecture of the HUB4700 Calibre. This automatic chronograph movement is cadenced at a high frequency and has a 50-hour power reserve. In this new iteration, the 42-mm case offers the Spirit of Big Bang a vast field of expression. The watch retains its two lateral push-pieces, and its crown provides water resistance to 100 meters. And, as usual, the Spirit of Big Bang Essential Grey features the One-Click system allowing you to change bracelets in a fraction of a second, without any tools. Available in two variations: grey grooved rubber, and grey with Velcro buckle and ceramic.
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Cleo earrings, bracelet, and ring in white gold with diamonds, Marli New York; dress, Sol Angeles at Tutus Kurniati. Photo: Sandra Chidiac
Contemporary fine jewelry brand Marli New York has always been infatuated with unapologetic women who exude a distinctive sense of elegance. Traits perfectly encapsulated by Saudi Arabian actor Sumaya Rida – and a perfect symbiosis is created between the Rashash star and Marli New York. Rida’s notable charisma, sophisticated presence, and unmistakable talent seem to exalt each piece of exquisite jewelry that she wears for this shoot.
Madison earrings, necklace, and bracelet in white gold with diamonds, Marli New York; jumpsuit, Alexander McQueen. Photo: Sandra Chidiac
For Rida, jewelry means much more than just accessorizing. Stressing on jewelry’s capability to help with both confidence and feeling more in tune with oneself, Rida says, “I put a lot of meaning to what I wear. Because what we wear affects our mood, and as an actor I wear jewelry to cultivate the energy of distinction and uniqueness in everything I do.” As a woman making waves in a landscape that is often dominated by men, this is an attribute that is important for her. What does being a modern woman mean to Rida? She answers without hesitation: “Someone who is not afraid of being judged by others and does what she believes to be right at the end of the day.” A philosophy that she has certainly played out in her acting career over the years – and one that Marli New York also holds dear. “One of my main goals as a Saudi artist is to help deliver our stories across to other countries and cultures,” Rida says on her contribution to the nation’s flourishing creative industry.
Cleo Jazz earrings, necklace, bracelet, and ring in rose gold with diamonds and rubies, Marli New York; dress, Carolina Herrera. Photo: Sandra Chidiac
As one of the few female trailblazers in the Saudi film universe, the actor is more than excited to support the development of the nation’s cultural landscape.“I enjoy seeing young Saudi artists growing more and more day by day,” Rida says. “I love supporting the upcoming generation in every way I can, and I believe what we have achieved so far is big – this is such a blessing.” As she consistently makes efforts to boost other creatives, at the forefront of her advice to young women is one simple principle: “Focus on your dreams, and don’t pay attention to anything else.”
Empire earrings, choker, ring in rose and white gold with diamonds, Marli New York; shirt, Loro Piana. Photo: Sandra Chidiac
The Empire Collection from Marli shimmers in a bold but elegant statement as it embodies the dreams and wealth the Empire State symbolizes. It reflects Rida’s desire to chart her own pathway as she works towards her dreams with brilliant cut diamonds reminiscent of the infamous lights of New York City. The circle emerges as a timeless symbol of world citizens like the actor creating and innovating in a spectacular display of power.
Discover Marli New York’s latest collection Life at Marlinewyork.com
Style: Celia-Jane Ukwenya Hair: Deena AlawaidMakeup: Manuel LosadaNails: Ginza Beauty Dubai Producer: Danica Zivkovic Lighting assistant: Qaiser FarooqStyle assistant: Abby Keeler Location: Malakiya Villas at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf Malakiya Villas
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Polo date watch, Piaget; dress, Ferragamo. Photo: Fouad Tadros
Piaget has created compelling, innovative watch pieces for almost 150 years. Founded in 1874, the maison boasts an illuminated past of ground-breaking innovation, artistic influence, and magnetic talent. Known for dazzling A-list jet setters and artists across the best of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with their innovative and thrilling designs, Piaget has kept the ball rolling (or the clock turning) by rekindling these pursuits that captured the creativity and mesmerizing mastery.
Polo Perpetual Calendar watch, Piaget; cape, Dolce & Gabbana. Photo: Fouad Tadros
Piaget homes a legacy that eludes artistry, from collaborations with renowned artists such as Salvador Dalí to gracing the wrist of artist Andy Warhol, who owned an impressive collection of seven Piaget watches. The maison inspires and celebrates artistry; its painted gouache design was a direct inspiration from the catwalks of Paris, creating objects of desire. Today, Piaget is continuing this journey with its Piaget Polo Watch.
The iconic piece sees the 1960s design elevated with the innovative Perpetual Calendar Ultra-thin. The moon phase display powerfully complements this new model of the jet-setter’s favorite piece. With this perpetual mechanical calendar, you will never miss another meeting again; the expert design means the Piaget Polo collection shows the day, date, and year including months, moon phases, and leap year cycles, all advanced until the year 2100.
Polo Chronograph Arab Watch Club edition, Piaget; jacket, Miu Miu. Photo: Fouad Tadros
Alike its introduction in the ’60s, this watch reboot remains a trailblazer with its ultra-thin technology. But this isn’t something new. Piaget’s reputation and history are structured around introducing ultra-thin components. Although the Polo collection watches hold the dates and moon cycles of 77 years, it is no thicker than 8.65mm, meaning you can have time itself sat on your wrist while still enjoying it. Also, with a rubber strap or steel bracelet option, this watch remains comfortable and flexible thanks to its intricate and well-thought-out design.
The Piaget Polo watch is a remarkable combination of haute horology with its innovative perpetual calendar and daily wearability and its sleek and comfortable design. Its several finishes add another level of luxury to the overall mesmerizing piece, as the emerald green dial and reinforced gadroon pattern add a touch of class and artistry to this technical innovation, introducing the maison’s history to a new generation.
Polo Chronograph watch, Piaget; jacket, pants, Michael Kors. Photo: Fouad Tadros
Style: Celia-Jane Ukwenya Hair: Deena Alawaid Makeup: Michel Kiwarkis Set design: Yehia Bedeir Nails: Ruselle Producer: Danica Zivkovic Production: Malaika Naik Model: Alisha at Fashion League Lighting assistant: Jeffrey Zamora 

Aicha Hammam wearing Louis Vuitton high jewelry. Photo: Paul Morel. Vogue Arabia, September 2022
The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition [DJWE] is returning for an exciting 19th edition on February 20. Over the course of six days, more than 500 local and international brands will showcase their limited-edition collections and extraordinary pieces, which will be available for immediate purchase. Boghossian, Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Marli, and Mouwad are some of the much-loved houses on the exhibition’s roster.
The event will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Qatar. Besides being the region’s largest business-to-customer show of its kind, DJWE also has a number of highlights for jewelry enthusiasts to look forward to.
These include Damas Jewellery‘s debut showcase and the reveal of its Alif collection, and the first time Louis Vuitton will be presenting its Fantasy necklace set with a 2.56ct monogram flower-cut diamond. As part of a partnership between Valentino and Qatar’s Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a limited-edition collection of Valentino accessories emblazoned with the ‘Educate A Child’ logo will also be exhibited to raise funds toward the cause.
What’s more, this edition is joined by Phillips, which is the leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st-century art and design, and the world record holder for the most successful watch auctions together with Bacs & Russo. Visitors will also have the opportunity to have their jewelry examined by an internationally certified institute at the IDT Gemological Laboratories as part of DJWE’s collaboration with Al Darwish Jewellery.
Another noteworthy element of this year’s showcase is a purpose-built studio on-site where Vogue Arabia will be conducting a number of interviews with renowned jewelry and watch experts. Audiences from all around the world can tune into these conversations via YouTube to get to know the stories behind their favorite houses that much better.
Entry to the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition is free once registered via Djwe.qa
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Boucheron Like a Queen hypnotic blue bracelet paved with aquamarines and diamonds, with blue lacquer, in white gold. Courtesy Boucheron
The high jewelry showcases got off to a sparkling start this past couture week. Boucheron, Cartier, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Buccellati all featured colored gems with baubles the size of wide eyes. Boucheron looked to the late Queen Elizabeth II for inspiration. Her majesty had received a Boucheron Art Deco acquamarine and diamond double clip brooch for her 18th birthday from her family. This piece of jewelry joined the British Royal Family on July 31, 1937 through Prince George, Duke of Kent, who purchased it from the Boucheron boutique in London. Queen Elizabeth wore the piece for the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee on June 5, 2012 ; on May 8, 2020, for the 75th anniversary of the speech by George VI announcing the end of World War II ; and on the 70th anniversary of her coronation on February 6, 2022. From this archive piece, creative director Claire Choisne took inspiration and designed 18 contemporary pieces that form the collection Histoire du style, Like a Queen.
Boucheron Like a Queen moon white necklace. Courtesy Boucheron
“The severity and geometry of the Art Deco design, tempered by the softness and light blue hue of the aquamarines, always fascinated me. I was touched by the sentimental value of this double clip, which Queen Elizabeth II wore at pivotal moments in her reign,” says Choisne.  Each new piece of the collection reflects the unique spirit of the two cerulean clips. “On certain jewelry sets, we broke down the original geometry of the design. On others, we took the opposite approach: we compacted the Art Deco design. And elsewhere, we brought in another dimension by playing on the colors of the gemstones,” she adds.
CARTIER
Cartier Beautés du monde collection featuring the Spelendens necklace. Courtesy Cartier
At the Ritz Paris, Cartier unveiled the final chapter of its Beautés du monde collection. “Seeing the beauty of the world, preserving it, and above all, enriching it, is a passion that has continuously influenced the maison’s philosophy,” stated the notes. The Spelendens necklace, featured above, replicates the undulating fins of a fighting fish and features a cascade of spinel beads selected for their harmony of colors and increasing size. Each bead is held within a type of invisible cap by a tiny nail whose surface plays with the light “like water would over the scales of a fish,” explained the house. The supple bib necklace is lined with nine oval and pear spinels totaling 27.79 carats and is studded with square- and lozenge-shaped diamonds.
Cartier high jewelry Obi necklace. Courtesy Cartier
The Cartier Obi necklace draws inspiration from Japanese fabrics decorated with the rising sun motif. The Obi necklace pays tribute to the culture of Japan with this rare piece composed of eight cabochon-cut emeralds, including a 12.53-carat specimen from Zambia; the pendant motif can be detached and worn as a brooch. The roundness of the cabochons contrasts with the motif’s geometry, which is punctuated by small calibrated rubies and delicate, custom-cut onyx inserts. Green, red, and black hues are a signature chromatic harmony for Cartier; the maison has created unprecedented color combinations since the start of the 20th century. In keeping with Cartier’s tradition of transformable pieces, the pendant motif detaches to be worn as a brooch.
GUCCI
Gucci high jewelry bracelet featuring an oval-shaped 16 carat rubellite tourmaline. Courtesy Gucci
At its Place Vendôme boutique, Gucci added a selection of new pieces to its Hortus Deliciarum high jewelry collection. Meaning ‘Garden of Delights’ in Latin, Hortus Deliciarum is a blend of Gucci’s heritatge of Italian craftsmanship and creativity. The third chapter since the collection’s launch in 2019 takes inspiration from the world of travel. Multicolored stones are inspired by the concept of prismatic beauty and specifically designed to catch the light. The above gold bracelet showcases a diamond-embellished chevron pattern and an oval-shaped 16 carat rubellite tourmaline, offering a geometric interplay of straight lines and smooth curves. This piece takes 200 hours to produce.
Gucci gold, diamond, and emerald high jewelry ring. Courtesy Guicci
Gucci purchases gold and platinum from suppliers who respect the values of social and environmental responsibility at any stage during the jewelry supply chain. Gold is from conflict-free sources and the maison buys diamonds from suppliers who give guarantees to be conflict-free, in compliance with the Kimberley Process. The Kering Gold Fund has contributed to the reforestation of an area of 116 hectares of the Amazonian rainforest in French Guyana, planting 214,780 trees. In collaboration with the NGO Solidaridad, the Fund supported a project dedicated to the empowerment of women who live near the gold mines in Ghana.
LOUIS VUITTON
Louis Vuitton high jewelry fantasy necklace and earrings. Courtesy Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Spirit high jewelry collection, unveiled last year, features its final chapter with 30 unique pieces designed by Francesca Amfitheatrof, the house’s artistic director for watches and jewelry. Featuring graphic shapes and the codes of the maison, liberty, destiny, fantasy, and radiance, the pieces are made exclusively in the Parisian ateliers. “I don’t think anything else in the world has the power to hold the spirit of the person so much as jewelry does,” comments Amfitheatrof of jewelry’s powerful effect.
Louis Vuitton radiance bracelet. Courtesy Louis Vuitton
Amfitheatrof imagines her creations “as jewels of armor, a protection that shields the woman’s identity, and soul, as she is emboldened to courageously go forth. The above flexible, two-strand necklace of interlaced Vs and chevrons feature two star-cut diamonds that ascend the necklace.This five-strand cuff bracelet and ear cuffs feature Spessarite garnets placed in a geometry of pyramids, triangles, and diamond paved V signatures.
CHANEL
Chanel pique aiguille high jewelry watches. Courtesy Chanel
Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the Chanel watchmaking creation studio, was inspired by Mademoiselle Chanel’s  atelier to create this new collection. On rue Cambon, Chanel always kept two tools to hand: a pair of scissors suspended from a ribbon worn round her neck like a sautoir, and on her wrist, a seamstress’s pincushion. Now, he has borrowed this tool to create the Mademoiselle Privé Pique-Aiguilles watch. “I like the image of this functional piece of jewelry that adorns the wrists of seamstresses,” he notes.  The dressmaking accoutrement takes shape as pin-cushion watches. He audaciously imagines five tableaux for this collection: a lacework of camellias, a composition of iconic bags, jewels strewn on black tweed, a diamond embroidery, and a jacket at the pattern stage. “I am fascinated by the design of objects whose architecture is the product of a practical need. In terms of style, the pincushion commands authority on the wrist, with presence and impact,” comments Chastaingt. “Its outsize format does not detract from its comfort in any way, and it adapts to all wrists. I love the random design of needles on the surface of the cushion. Organized or disorganized, the pinheads pricked into the fabric dome create a decorative effect that evolves with the progress of the seamstress’s work. I have adopted the spirit of this tool to create a watch. While its architecture has the boldness of simplicity, its oversized dial flirts with excess and offers an incredible space for expression.”
BUCCELATI 
Buccellati high jewelry ring. Courtesy Buccellati
Buccellati showcased its new Macri Color collection during Paris couture week. The collection features button or pendant earrings, rings, and cuff bracelets.  Conceived by Gianmaria Buccellati, second generation of the Buccellati family, this noble collection is inspired by the femininity of his daughter MariaCristina. Buccellati took the first syllables of her two names, calling the new design in “Macri,” a stalwart of the house for 40 years.
Buccellati high jewelry earring. Courtesy Buccellati
Buccellati’s “rigato” engravings, savoir-faire hailing from the Italian renaissance era, see gold shimmer like silk. Buccellati features rare stones with exceptional colors, mixed with white and yellow gold, carved like silk and lace. “The Buccellati jewels stand out for their design and for the techniques used to create them, such as the hand-engraving technique, dating back to the ancient goldsmithing traditions of the Italian “bottega” during the Renaissance times. The shapes of the collections are inspired by the historical archive drawings and by the very first creations of the founder, Mario Buccellati.

Photo: Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre
Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre is bringing a major exhibition to Dubai in February. Named The Stellar Odyssey, the three weeks-long exhibition pays homage to the astronomical phenomena at the root of time measurement, and how “the mysteries of the cosmos are translated into micro-mechanical wonders.” The exhibition will make its first stop in Dubai following its inauguration at Watches & Wonders in 2022, before traveling to different cities around the world.
From February 4 to 23, watch enthusiasts will be welcomed at a spectacular pavilion “floating” by the Dubai Fountain, with Burj Khalifa as its backdrop. Inside, guests will find a carefully curated selection of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most historic timepieces as well as its most recent celestially-inspired timepieces, including the Atmos clock and the Reverso Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185.
Photo: Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre
Multi-media installations underneath a geodesic dome will take visitors on a virtual journey to the cosmos through an immersive digital show that aims to transport them through infinite space and 13.7 billion years of time—from the origins of our universe to the present day. Another installation named ‘Passengers: Through Time’ by French artist Guillaume Marmin uses light, sound, and movement to redefine traditional ideas of sculpture, space, and time, offering visitors an otherworldly experience.
Photo: Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Elsewhere, Atelier d’Antoine, named after the Maison‘s founder, Antoine LeCoultre will share watchmaking know-how via workshops. Visitors can take on a hands-on Discovery Workshop where they will have the rare opportunity to gain deep insight and practical experience of the celestial origins of time-keeping. What’s more, renowned mixologist Matthias Giroud has been tapped for the Steller Atelier, where visitors can enjoy a range of bespoke soft cocktails inspired by the cosmos, as well as the colors, temperatures, and forms of the stars and planets.
Photo: Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre
“It is an important part of our mission at Jaeger-LeCoultre to share the secrets behind the art and craft of watchmaking with the wider world by bringing our Manufacture from the Vallée de Joux to the public around the globe,” says Catherine Rénier, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre. “The ancient cultures of the Middle East played a seminal role in the origins of time measurement, and we are therefore delighted that Dubai is where the world tour of The Stellar Odyssey makes its debut. It is a special opportunity to trace the unbroken line through several millennia to the exceptional legacy of innovation that has driven our Maison for 190 years and the work that we do today.”
The Stellar Odyssey by Jaeger-LeCoultre will be presented from Saturday, February 4 to Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Dubai Fountain, Downtown Dubai; open to public daily from 2pm to 12am. Free admission; book a spot via Jaeger-lecoultre.com

Timepiece, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle perpetual calendar ultra-thin, 18K 5N pink gold; top, Petar Petrov. Photo: Greg Adamski
Vacheron Constantin has a long-standing association with all things excellent. Founded back in 1755, the Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturing house is the oldest of its kind in the world, and yet has never fallen behind in terms of innovation, offering connoisseurs a seemingly never-ending series of must-have timepieces that constantly push the boundaries of craftsmanship and beauty. Today, we take a look at four models from the house that deserve to be in every collector’s box, all available at the brand’s gorgeous Dubai Mall flagship boutique.

Égérie moon phase and Égérie self-winding
Similar to the watches from the Égérie collection, both the Égérie moon phase & Égérie self-winding watches come with three interchangeable straps, all of which are accompanied by an 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle. What makes these watches really stand out is the beautiful “clouds in the night sky” detailing that sits in the dial, surrounded by delicate diamonds. A perfect pick for those who love a hint of whimsy in their accessories.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle perpetual calendar ultra-thin
Light as air and oh-so-delicate, the Traditionnelle perpetual calendar ultra-thin watch was made keeping women in mind. Look closely and you’ll notice that the dials of both styles, the white gold and pink gold models, feature ethereal mother-of-pearl dials, complete with an opaline finish.  The bezel and top of the lugs are complemented with 76 round-cut diamonds, while the crown is adorned with a round-cut diamond.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Moon Phase
Perhaps the most dazzling of them all, Vacheron’s Traditionnelle Moon Phase watch is for every woman who loves to stand out. This watch reveals the lunar display through the prism of virtuoso jewelry skills, and features a whopping 548 diamonds that add more than enough sparkle to the mix. A tinted mother-of-pearl inlay brings in that trademark Vacheron Constantin elegance. What’s not to love?
Below, take a closer look at some of the most stunning Vacheron Constantin timepieces.

Timepiece, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Moon Phase 18K white gold with 795 round-cut diamonds (4.5 carats); dress, Et Ochs. Photo: Greg Adamski
Timepiece, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle perpetual calendar ultra-thin 18K white gold; suit Regina Pyo; top, Theory. Photo: Greg Adamski
Timepiece, Vacheron Constantin Égérie moon phase, 18K 5N pink gold; dress, Victoria Beckham VB Body. Photo: Greg Adamski
Style: Sarah Ruxton at MMGMakeup: Gianluca Casu at MMGProduction: Rama NaserModel: Nicole Ceretta from Art Factory 

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For Swiss fine watchmaker Audemars Piguet, the art of watchmaking holds significance well beyond the limits of its craft. While deeply anchored in its craftsmanship and traditions, the company has continuously drawn inspiration from the larger cultural world, looking to fields as diverse as art, music and architecture to spark unique encounters and dialogues between fields of creative practice. In so doing, Audemars Piguet has established an inclusive global community of passionate individuals who speak the same language of emotions and value the precious moments that make up our lives.
It is this dedication towards the special moments of life that inspired Audemars Piguet to become a global partner of the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2019, a two week-long annual celebration of jazz that lights up the shoreline of Lake Geneva. Founded back in 1967 by Claude Nobs, MJF is now known for its legendary performances, intimate ambience, and incredible hospitality. Given the gold standard that it promises—and delivers—it comes as no surprise that it made the perfect fit for Audemars Piguet. In fact, the Swiss watchmakers have been supporting the Montreux Jazz Digital Project together with the Claude Nobs Foundation and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) since 2010, and one of the best results of this partnership has been the digitalization, restoration and preservation of the MJF’s complete sound archives, which are now acknowledged by the UNESCO as part of its “Memory of the World.” Add to that the fact that both Audemars Piguet and Montreux Jazz Festival share common values—respecting traditions but always looking forward to a brighter future—and you’ve got a match made in heaven.
Photo: Alex Teuscher
This year, however, Audemars Piguet decided to invite four of the Middle East’s most-loved female musicians, namely Dana Hourani, Ss.hh.a.n.a, Cosmicat and Ashibah on a memorable journey through its cultural universe and beyond. What sounded like an exciting holiday to Switzerland soon unfolded to become a trip that these four talented women would never forget. The foursome made their way to Le Brassus, where the brand Audemars Piguet has been rooted since 1875, to take a tour through its fascinating Musée Atelier. As the second part of the journey they also got a chance to explore Claude Nobs’s chalet, one of the most inspiring spots in the region, which honors the memorabilia of the founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival with its warm and inviting ambience, and has also been visited by the likes of Quincy Jones and David Bowie.  This inspirational trip finished on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the beaten heart of the festival for a night long celebration with Audemars Piguet and timeless memories to bring back home.
The once-in-a-lifetime experience didn’t just bring Dana Hourani, Ss.hh.a.n.a, Cosmicat and Ashibah closer together as musicians, it also invited them into a world few get to enjoy, and observe how the Swiss manufacturers bring each piece together to create a watch that beats to a different rhythm.

During the trip, the four musicians were also captured by Vogue Arabia’s lens wearing classic wristwatches that spotlighted the very best of Audemars Piguet’s offerings. As they walked through the winding interiors of the brand’s headquarters, they witnessed how everything is ultimately connected to art, and how creativity is the binding force behind most things we enjoy—be it an iconic timepiece like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, or a hauntingly beautiful piece of jazz music, composed from the heart.

On Dana Hourani: Watch, Audemars Piguet 34mm Royal Oak Selfwinding limited edition in black ceramic; top, skirt, Rēnwa. Photo: Alex Teuscher

On Cosmicat: Watch, Audemars Piguet 37mm Royal Oak Selfwinding “50 th Anniversary” ergonomic in stainless steel; top, stylist’s own; skirt, Joseph through Net-a-Porter. Photo: Alex Teuscher
On Ss.hh.a.n.a.: Watch, Audemars Piguet 38mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in pink gold; jumpsuit, Azzi & Osta. Photo: Alex Teuscher
On Ashibah: Watch, Audemars Piguet 34mm Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding in 18ct white gold; top, Ashibah’s own; pants, Nikolaj Storm. Photo: Alex Teuscher
Photography: Alex TeuscherStyle: Rawan KattoaHair: Loic Hauck, lleana CostantiniMakeup: Noelia de Jesus, Sandrine Thomas Production: Rama NaserBrand partnerships manager: Danica ZivkovicOnsite production coordinator: Polina ReshetnikovaTalents: Dana Hourani, Ss.hh.a.n.a, Cosmicat, AshibahProduction assistant: Leen NaserVideo: Olivia Peters and Mikhail KulikovCreative agency: F2MaxArt direction: Valentina BobrovaWorn in video: Alaïa at Net-a-Porter, 16 Arlington at Net-a-Porter, Riyeka Studios, Les Benjamins, Soeren Le Schmidt, Nikolaj StormSpecial thanks to Claude Nobs Chalets
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