Sixth edition of Dubai Watch Week delivers major year-end technical releases from top brands

The event focused on limited editions and material innovations aligned with Middle East market demand

Dubai: The sixth edition of Dubai Watch Week was held at Burj Park, Dubai from November 19 to 23, 2025 convening more than 90 international watch brands for end-of-year product presentations. The event continued to serve as a platform for manufacturers, retailers and independent watchmakers to showcase movements, case innovations, stone-dial executions and limited-edition releases aligned with Middle East demand.

This year’s edition placed a clear focus on technical watchmaking, with several maisons using the November platform to introduce movement-led updates. Chopard anchored its presence with the L U C Grand Strike, a chiming model that combines grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie and minute repeater functions. Van Cleef and Arpels presented the Brassee de Lavande Automaton, while Parmigiani added to its portfolio with the Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante Arctic Rose. Laurent Ferrier marked its 15th anniversary with the Classic Origin Beige powered by the LF116.01 calibre.

Independent watchmakers continued to draw the interest of regional collectors. Gerald Charles showed the Maestro Tigers Eye ensemble, including a three-piece tourbillon edition created with Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons. Biver expanded its Automatique line with the Oeil de Fer. Bell and Ross introduced the BR X3 Tourbillon Micro Rotor, and Hermes presented the Slim d Hermes Hippocampe equipped with the ultra-thin H1950.

Stone focused designs remained a noticeable theme across the new launches. Zenith revealed the Defy Extreme Lapis Lazuli with stone subdials paired with its high frequency chronograph calibre. Louis Vuitton added to the Escale line with turquoise and malachite dials in 40-millimetre platinum cases. Daniel Roth continued its approach to low volume classical watchmaking with the Tourbillon Platinum. Throughout the week, brands met regional retailers to review feedback and adjust product direction in line with ongoing demand for limited editions, complications and stone dial designs.

Programming offered structure to the industry discussions, with panels, collector sessions and workshops covering movement engineering, stone dial production and operational updates. Retailers used the November window to review inventory needs and plan for early 2026 based on interest in complication forward and material forward models.

With steady participation from leading maisons and independent creators, Dubai Watch Week 2025 continued to serve as a reliable reference point for the region. This year’s edition of the show offered a straightforward view of technical priorities and model direction, giving brands and retailers workable insight for planning the next phase of releases.

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