Roundup Waqt Picks the Top 5 Watches from Dubai Watch Week 2025

The seventh edition of Dubai Watch Week has come to a close, coinciding this year with the 75th anniversary celebration of Ahmed Seddiqi. As expected, the 2025 edition delivered an exceptional showing, bringing together 92 participating brands, the largest number of exhibitors of any watch event globally. The lineup spanned independent artisans to the world’s leading watch manufactures.

This year’s fair welcomed over 50,000 visitors, nearly double the attendance of the 2023 edition, with a significantly larger exhibition area and more expansive brand pavilions than ever before. Our team provided in-depth coverage of the standout spaces, including the remarkable Audemars Piguet pavilion marking the maison’s 150th anniversary, as well as the striking presentation by Van Cleef & Arpels, along with noteworthy showcases from Breitling, Gerald Charles, and many others.

The event also set an impressive milestone with 40 special editions unveiled by 92 participating brands, all created exclusively in collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi. Dubai Watch Week further offered a rich program of industry-defining conversations, key encounters, and exclusive announcements.

After our comprehensive coverage of all releases, interviews, and detailed features published on our website, we present our selection of the top five watches of Dubai Watch Week 2025, spanning various categories and complications. Here are Waqt’s editorial picks.

Daniel Roth  Platinum Tourbillon

Daniel Roth unveiled its new Platinum Tourbillon, a piece directly inspired by the original Tourbillon C187 designed by Roth himself. The watch retains the signature double-elliptical case shape that has defined the maison since its founding in 1988. The dial is crafted from white gold, finished in anthracite, and decorated with hand-executed striped guilloché.

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Chopard L.U.C Grand Strike

Marking the 30th anniversary of its manufacture, Chopard introduced the L.U.C Grand Strike, the most complex chiming watch the maison has produced to date. This remarkable timepiece merges advanced engineering with in-house acoustic innovations and deep expertise in high horology. The watch carries ten patents, five of which were developed specifically for this model.

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Roger Dubuis Hommage Perpetual Calendar Bi-Retrograde ‘Sukoon Al-Layl’

A unique piece created exclusively for Dubai Watch Week, this watch serves as the final chapter in the La Placide series honoring the brand’s founder. The design draws inspiration from Roger Dubuis’ three-decade legacy as well as the mesmerizing landscapes of the Middle East. It combines a perpetual calendar with the maison’s signature double retrograde mechanism. Crafted entirely from platinum, the watch features a five-layer multi-dimensional dial architecture.

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Czapek Time Jumper

To celebrate ten years since the revival of the brand, Czapek introduced the Time Jumper, a model that captures the maison’s spirit of innovation while honoring its historic roots. The design takes cues from François Czapek’s 19th-century pocket watches but reinterpreted with contemporary flair. The watch features jumping hours displayed over a 24-hour scale, while the minutes rotate on a peripheral mobile ring.

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Girard-Perregaux Laureato Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon

This special Laureato edition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the iconic collection. It comes in a stainless-steel case with an openworked dial showcasing the movement’s architecture. The maison’s legendary three gold bridges, a design first introduced in the 19th century, take center stage, while the tourbillon at 6 o’clock also serves as the small-seconds indication.

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These were Waqt’s top picks from among the many compelling releases at this year’s exhibition. We invite you to explore the full coverage on our website and share your thoughts on the designs and timepieces that caught your attention. Dubai Watch Week 2025 delivered excellence on every level, and we eagerly anticipate what the next edition will bring.