The occasion of Eid Al Adha is a joyous time of the year for all of us in the UAE, a time for sharing and caring and celebrations with the family and family time is priceless. In honor of the spirit of the season, Roger Dubuis would like to present their clients in the region three special timepieces, ideal for gifting the loved ones. These timepieces — the Velvet Automatic in both Light Pink and Blue and the Excalibur 42 steel — are iconic creations imbued with the best of the inventiveness and genius of the brand's master craftsmen. Timepieces are available upon request at all the boutiques and point of sales in the Middle East and India. Femininity and grace embody every line, curve and facet of the Velvet Automatic, right from the blackened numerals and appliques to the trompe l'oeil part-circle, part-barrel shaped case. Easy to wear with an elegant yet contemporary look, these watches are very recognizable thanks to their strong designs. The sophisticated, contemporary and recognizable design is the spirit of the Velvet collection. It was launched in 2012 with the intention to create a collection dedicated to ladies, exclusively with precious material and stones. The 64 diamonds are carefully selected by our gemstone specialists based on very strict criteria in terms of colour (F-G or Top Wesselton) and clarity (IF-VVS). They subtly adorn the flange giving a discreet and modern touch of luxury. The attachments merge into the case and extend onto the bracelet with the central horn — part of the brand's DNA — becoming a subtle embellishment. Powered by the RD821 caliber, both these striking watches as well as the Excalibur 42 Steel, are stamped Poinçon de Genève, a proof of remarkable finishing and high horological expertise. Decidedly urban, with a touch of serenity, the Excalibur 42 Automatic is every bit as dynamic as any of its range with its taut lines, the Excalibur 42 Automatic collection is distinguished by its pure and uncompromising aestheticism and will make an ideal gift for the urban sophisticate. The silver satin sunburst, black transferred Roman numerals set off the timepiece with an elegant flair. A silver small second's counter at 9 o'clock; black transfers; rhodium-plated hand and filet; silver flange; black transfers and rhodium-plated appliques complete the look of urban chic. Roger Dubuis has been at the forefront of contemporary Haute Horlogerie since 1995. Its audacious creations, firmly anchored in the 21st century, bear the mark of all the savoir-faire and expertise of the finest watchmaking mechanisms combined with powerful and daring designs. Boldness and extravagance are the brand's signatures, and determination its engine. The Roger Dubuis collections, Excalibur, Hommage, Velvet, Pulsion and La Monégasque are distributed worldwide through an exclusive sales network and boutiques. The quest for excellence, the long search for the right gesture, the development of unique skills are all constants of the Geneva-based Swiss Maison. The fully integrated Manufacture Roger Dubuis is the only watchmaker in the world to have all of its precious timepieces embossed with the Poinçon de Genève, a guarantee of finest craftsmanship. — SG
