Introducing Moritz Grossmann Presents the TEFNUT Seddiqi 75 Anniversary Edition

The TEFNUT is a model defined by its pure, understated design and the use of high-quality, hand-finished materials. The German brand Moritz Grossmann now presents the TEFNUT in a new version that celebrates both its partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi and the retailer’s 75th anniversary: the TEFNUT Seddiqi 75th Anniversary Edition.

This limited-edition watch draws inspiration from the wild beauty of the desert from which Dubai emerged, the home of the historic, family-run Seddiqi company. Its nuanced color palette echoes the natural tones surrounding Dubai: the sun’s rays, warm desert winds, and endless sandy horizons.

The case is crafted from brushed stainless steel with a robust three-part construction and an elegantly rounded form. Measuring 39 mm in diameter and just 8.5 mm in height, it presents a slim and refined profile. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on one side ensures excellent legibility, while the stainless steel crown, used for winding and setting the time, integrates seamlessly into the overall design.

The dial’s surface features a velvety matte texture achieved through a 19th-century artisanal technique known as silver plating by friction, meticulously performed by hand at the Moritz Grossmann ateliers. A special paste, made of silver powder and other ingredients, is applied with a small brush and rubbed until a finely grained texture appears.

For this anniversary edition, the surface has been patinated to reveal shimmering shades of silver and brown, evoking a vintage aesthetic. This look is complemented by brown-violet lacquer used for the scales and inscriptions: the minute track, the historic “M. Grossmann” logo, and the Eastern Arabic numerals—all fired in this distinctive tone. The steel hands, crafted and annealed to a brown-violet hue within the Moritz Grossmann manufactory, perfectly complete the composition. Hand-shaped in several meticulous steps, their softly rounded profiles and delicate tips catch the light beautifully.

Inside beats the exquisite in-house calibre 102.1, the same ultra-thin movement featured in Moritz Grossmann’s unique collaboration piece with Philippe Dufour. This manually wound calibre is composed of 188 individually crafted components, featuring a pillar construction and a mainplate made from untreated German silver. Operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), it incorporates a lever escapement and the shock-resistant Grossmann balance with four inertia screws and two poising screws. 

The movement offers a 48-hour power reserve. The finishing has been specially adapted to the character of the watch, with sandblasted surfaces and a train bridge engraved with the number “75,” derived from the “7” and “S” of the Seddiqi logo, an elegant tribute to the retailer’s anniversary.

Completing the design, a hand-sewn vintage brown kudu leather strap with a stainless steel pin buckle complements the watch perfectly. The Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Seddiqi 75th Anniversary Edition is limited to just seven pieces. It’s priced at 116,000 AED.
 

For more information, visit Ahmed Seddiqi’s official website.