JEDDAH – Rising income levels and increasing purchasing power of many young affluent professionals in Saudi Arabia provides an opportunity for watch manufacturers to tap substantial demand for luxury watches. As an effort toward this end, global watch manufacturers, notably the Swiss brands, lord over luxury watch segment. Against this backdrop, Gc, the Swiss-timepiece manufacturer will participate in the upcoming three-day Wedding Arabia 2012 to be held at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel starting on Dec. 18. The second edition of Saudi Arabia's biggest wedding show is set to dazzle visitors with contemporary watches, jewelries and accessories. A recent study conducted by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. has forecast that the global watches market would reach $46.6 billion by 2017. With improvement in discretionary incomes, consumers are showing growing interest in buying wide array of watches to complement outfits and hobbies, the study said, noting that products gaining major importance are the ones with fashion statement. Gc Watches participation at Wedding Arabia 2012 highlights the company's commitment to continuously provide discriminating customers with not only quality but trendy watches as well. Gc will display its latest creation of luxury watches at the exhibition and as a sign of goodwill, will give a chance to the newlyweds or couples to win valuable Gc gifts for men and women. Gc will showcase the latest creation in luxury watches models both for men and women. On the occasion, Mohamed Baaghil, Brand Manager, Gc Watches in Saudi Arabia, said “Gc participates in this international exhibition with its latest collection of Gc products for men and women.” One such model is the X74106L1S for women from the Precious collection. It features a round white mother of pearl dial with Roman and 9 diamond hour indicators, with a day and date indicator set within a stainless steel and rose gold PVD case. With Quartz movement and sapphire glass, this Swiss timepiece is secured with a white ceramic bracelet and deployment buckle clasp. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters, with a 2 -year manufacturer's warranty. Wedding Arabia 2012 provides an unrivalled opportunity to display your products and services to an affluent audience in one of the most expansive markets in the Gulf region. The event offers an exceptional chance to access a significant portion of the Kingdom's huge potential market. — SG
