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Introducing The New Perrelet Weekend Sand Dunes

A limited edition for the Middle East inspired by the serenity and beauty of the Arabian desert

ByWaqt

01.06.2025

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Alongside its bold turbine watches, Perrelet also offers more understated elegance through the Weekend collection. Known for its versatile and minimalist style, this line embraces both classic and modern aesthetics. Just a week after launching the Weekend Aventurine, the brand has expanded the collection further with the new Weekend Sand Dunes, created exclusively for the Middle East.

This limited edition of 99 pieces captures the serenity and mystery of the Arabian desert. The stainless-steel case measures 39mm in diameter and 9.56mm in thickness. Alternating brushed and polished finishes lend the case a refined, contemporary feel. Flipping the watch over reveals a transparent caseback, which offers a view of the movement and features a desert dune motif printed in Pantone 727C, a sandy salmon hue that echoes the dial. Stamped around the edge are the words “Middle East Limited Edition,” along with the model reference and individual number out of 99. The watch is water-resistant to 50 meters, making it suitable for everyday wear.

The dial is designed to evoke the rolling, wind-sculpted dunes of the Arabian landscape, with embossed textures and a soft gradation of desert-inspired tones. Both the hour markers and minute track are presented in Arabic numerals. The dial also features Super-LumiNova-coated hands, a slender central seconds hand, and a date window at 3 o’clock, also in Arabic numerals.

Inside beats the Perrelet P-321 automatic movement, developed and produced entirely in-house by Soprod. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve. The movement features circular-grained bridges and a customized rotor engraved with the Perrelet logo.

The watch is paired with a brown calfskin leather strap featuring an alligator-style motif. It includes a quick-release system for easy strap changes and fastens via a stainless-steel pin buckle engraved with the Perrelet logo. This model is limited to 99 pieces and will be exclusively available through authorized retailers in the Middle East starting May 29, 2025, at a price of CHF 1,490, approximately AED 6,700.

For more information, visit Perrelet’s official website.

Technical Specifications: Perrelet Weekend Sand Dunes

Case: Stainless steel, brushed and polished, Sapphire Crystal on both sides
Diameter: 39 mm
Thickness: 9.56 mm
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Dial: Embossed texture with gradient sand tones, Arabic numerals, Super-LumiNova hands, date at 3 o’clock
Movement: Perrelet P-321, automatic, in-house by Soprod, Circular-grained bridges, custom rotor with Perrelet logo
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Bracelet/Strap: Brown calfskin leather with alligator-style pattern, quick-release system, Stainless steel pin buckle engraved with Perrelet logo
Availability: Limited to 99 pieces
Price: CHF 1,490 approximately AED 6,700