Winners of the prestigious Middle East Watch and Jewellery of the Year Awards were announced on the 15th November, during a private gala event held at the Music Hall in Dubai at the amazing Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel, on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island. The awards, now in its 14th year, are designed to recognise watchmaking and jewellery craftsmanship excellence; winners are judged by an independent group of regional watch connoisseurs and Jewellery professionals, and collectors.
The exclusive gala and awards - sponsored by AW Rostamani, Infinity of Arabian Automobiles and Morgan Lewis law firm was attended by over 300 of the region’s most prominent watch and jewellery companies, collectors, retailers and industry leaders. Guests enjoyed a red carpet cocktail reception followed by a sumptuous dinner served during the ceremony, all centred around the evening’s “once upon a time telling theme” which highlights the story behind each watch and jewellery piece.
The Watch and Jewellery of the Year Awards aims to establish industry standards across the Middle East and raise awareness of watch and jewellery culture, whilst drawing focus to the region as a hub for horological and jewellery Manufacturers. Watchmaking and jewellery companies were recognised for their contribution to the industry and performance across 22 different categories.
Winning pieces and respective categories:
Watches Awards
• Best Sports Watch – Officine Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech ™ 3 Days Automatic - 47mm
• Best Men's Watch – Roger Dubuis Excalibur Aventador S
• Best Ladies Watch – CHANEL Mademoiselle Privé Camélia Skeleton
• Best Classical Watch - H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept
• Best Design Watch – BOVET 1822 Recital 22 Grand Recital
• Best High-End Jewelled Watch – FRANCK MULLER 42 DM BAG C BAG
• Best Multi-Time Zone Watch – Greubel Forsey GMT Earth
• Best Chronograph Watch – IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
• Best Technical Innovation Watch – A.Lange & Sohne Triple Split
• Best Tourbillon Watch – Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1R.6-1 Regulator
• Best Independent Watch Brand – Louis Moinet
Jewellery Awards
• Best Fashionable Jewellery – CHANEL Asymetrique Coco Crush earrings
• Best Everyday Jewellery – Gelati Bulgari Bulgari by BVLGARI
• Best Eastern Design Jewellery Piece – DIOR Dentelle Tulle necklace
• Best Pearl Jewellery Piece – Chopard Red Carpet necklace
• Best Theme Jewellery – GRAFF Bow collection
• Best Colorful Jewellery Set – VHERNIER Freccia
• Best High-End Jewellery Collection – CHAUMET Cascades Royales
• Best Red Carpet Jewellery Set – BVLGARI Precious Ruffles
• Best Diamond-Studded Necklace – TIFFANY & CO. Paper Flowers Ribbon
• Best Independent Designer - The Original Bracelet by Anil Arjandas
Fine writing instruments
• Best Arts & Craftsmanship – Montegrappa Antonio Canova pen
