WRITING TIME
The watch show in the United Arab Emirates city has become a can’t-miss event where a host of exquisite new pieces are unveiled, including the ones created by the Nyon manufacture.
During the 6th Dubai Watch Week, held from November 16 to 20 this year, Hublot and its local distributor, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, showcased two exclusive editions imagined hand-in-hand with renowned calligrapher, Wissam Shawkat, who’s followed by over 87,000 subscribers on Instagram. The black dials of these timepieces are adorned with two words Al Zaman and Al Waqt, both expressing time in Arabic, penned with upstroke and downstroke subtlety. The vibrant, contrasting orange, blue, green and red colors used breathe life into harmonious artwork that diffuses a powerful visual impact just like the masterpieces created by the talented Iraq-born artist. This design takes centerstage in the 42 mm-diameter, 10.4 mm-thick ceramic case of the Classic Fusion Black Magic Dubai Watch Week.
This entirely-graphic illustration also features in the elegant 38 mm case of the Classic Fusion Black Magic Diamonds Dubai Watch Week watch, strewn with 36 black precious stones. Both pieces are worn on an alligator strap attached by a folding clasp. These two 50-piece limited series are driven by the HUB1110 caliber assembled using some 63 components. These models, which invite to admire their openworked oscillating weight via the sapphire-crystal caseback, are set off with a finish that matches the case. This selfwinding movement delivers 42 hours of power reserve. Perfect autonomy to let the wearer delight in the arabseques of time throughout the day.
