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Dubai Watch Week 2027: Dates, Venue & Planning Guide

Part of our complete guide to Fashion in the UAE. The next Dubai Watch Week is scheduled for 17–21 November 2027 at Dubai Mall, Burj Park. The organiser has announced those dates on its official channels. There is no separate 2026 edition: Dubai Watch Week is biennial. The seventh edition took place on 19–23 November…

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A collage featuring various Rolex watches, iconic fictional and animated characters, set against a colorful background. Watches include models like the Submariner and GMT-Master II. Characters such as a secret agent, a glamorous woman in a red dress, an animated yellow creature, and a costumed hero are present.
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Rolex Nicknames Every Collector Should Know

Rolex collectors are known for their passion and precision. From subtle variations to rare anomalies, every detail can command major value—and spark lively debate. But beyond the reference numbers and market valuations lies one of the most entertaining elements of the Rolex universe: the nicknames. While none are officially sanctioned by Rolex itself, these creative…

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A triptych featuring three men: on the left, a serious-looking middle-aged man in a suit with a striped tie seated at a desk; in the center, a smiling man with short hair wearing a baseball cap and white shirt while holding a steering wheel; on the right, a distinguished man in a suit sitting in a chair with a book in hand, looking contemplative. Each section has an image of a gold Rolex watch superimposed beneath it.
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Rolex Gold Day-Date: The Presidential Icon That Defined Luxury

The Rolex Day-Date is the precious-metal watch most closely associated with the President bracelet. Introduced in 1956, it combines a date window with the full weekday at 12 o’clock. This guide follows its main generations and explains the buying differences that matter. It does not cover every current dial or provide a complete UAE price…

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A luxury wristwatch with a champagne-colored dial, featuring a fluted bezel, a date window, and a two-tone metal bracelet combining gold and stainless steel, displayed on a reflective surface with a soft, blurred background.
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Swiss Watch Tariffs: The Policy Changes and What UAE Buyers Should Compare

Policy update, 11 October 2026: Switzerland’s SECO says the July 2026 Section 301 regime generally brings the combined US duty on Swiss goods to 12.5%, crediting the existing MFN duty, with exemptions and sector-specific rules. It is not simply another 12.5 points added to the earlier rate. The November 2025 framework’s 15% approach is historical…

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A luxury wristwatch with a silver bracelet and a textured white dial, featuring a cyclops lens for date magnification and styled with modern elements against a softly blurred cityscape at dusk.
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Rolex Land-Dweller: The Design, Movement and What Buyers Should Know

The Rolex Land-Dweller is a real collection, unveiled in 2025, not an unconfirmed 2026 rumour. Its distinguishing features are the Flat Jubilee bracelet, honeycomb dial and calibre 7135 with a 5 Hz regulating system. Our view is that the movement makes this a more substantial launch than a new dial colour. For a buyer, though,…

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A lineup of nine luxury watches with various designs and metal bands, including gold, silver, and diamond-encrusted components, displayed against a brown gradient background.
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The Top Ten Rolex Watches Ever Made

Rolex is, without question, the most influential and recognisable watchmaker in the world. The Crown produces the market’s most iconic timepieces, setting trends that the entire industry inevitably follows. Ranking the top ten Rolex watches might seem a daunting task. After all, how can you choose a definitive winner when the brand has consistently delivered…

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A luxurious wristwatch with a rose gold strap and a bezel adorned with multicolored gemstones. The black watch face features three sub-dials and diamond markers, with additional diamond embellishments on the case.
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The First Rolex ‘Rainbow’ Daytona at Auction for $3.5 Million

The highly coveted and iconic Rolex ‘Rainbow’ Daytona chronograph, a rare timepiece from the 1990s, is set to hit the auction block this November. It is making headlines due to this event. The watch, known for its lively, multicolored sapphire bezel, is expected to draw significant attention from collectors and enthusiasts alike. The Rolex ‘Rainbow’…

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