A prestigious, 16th anniversary, event celebrating the world’s most appreciated creations.

The Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards was held at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club – Park Hyatt Hotel. Fulfilling its dedication of continuously honoring the finest craftsmanship from the renowned watch and jewellery brands, this special event was brought to life by the organizers MPP-ME and Arabian Watches and Jewellery Magazine, with the support of Bentley Motors, a British luxury automotive manufacturer, and global auction institute, Sotheby’s.

This hybrid event involved both physical and virtual aspects of a ceremony and was conducted in strict compliance with Covid-19 protocols and guidelines. Amongst those that physically attended the event were H.E. Massimo Baggi, the Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE and Kingdom of Bahrain, selected participating brands, and committee members. Joining them online were industry leaders and winners that celebrated their success, along with over 300 online guests from Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom, and several Arab countries.

It was themed around the “Power of the past – Force of the future”, that intended to raise awareness of the watch and jewellery culture within the Middle East, and draw focus to the region as a prominent global hub for the industry. Brands were recognized for their achievements across 23 different categories (found below).

Winners of the 2020 awards:

WATCHES

Best Chronograph Watch – Chopard, Alpine Eagle XL Chrono

Best Classical Watch – IWC Schaffhausen, Portugieser

Best Design Watch – MB&F, Horological Machine

Best Diving Watch – Panerai, Submersible

Best High-End Jewelled Watch – ROGER DUBUIS, EXCALIBUR SUPERBIA

Best Iconic Watch – CHANEL, J12·20

Best Independent Watch Brand – ARMIN STROM, SYSTEM 78

Best Ladies Watch – Jacob & Co., Fleurs de Jardin

Best Men’s Watch – BVLGARI, OCTO FINISSIMO AUTOMATIC SATIN-POLISHED ROSE GOLD

Best Multi-Time Zone Watch – A. Lange & Sohne, LANGE 1

Best Sports Watch – H. Moser & Cie., Streamliner

Best Technical Innovation Watch – LOUIS MOINET, SPACE REVOLUTION

Best Tourbillon Watch – Girard-Perregaux, Cosmos Infinity Edition

Lifetime Achievement Award – Mr. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO, BVLGARI

JEWELLERY

Best Colorful Jewellery Set – CHANEL, TWEED DE CHANEL

Best Diamond-Studded Necklace – Graff, Unique High Jewellery

Best Eastern Design Jewellery Piece – Jacob & Co., Fine Jewelry

Best Everyday Jewellery – Chopard, Happy Spirit

Best Fashionable Jewellery – CHAUMET, LIENS

Best High-End Jewellery Collection – BOUCHERON, CONTEMPLATION

Best Pearl Jewellery Piece – Al Zain Jewellery, High Jewellery Arab Deco Collection

Best Red Carpet Jewellery Set – Akillis, Guarani

Best Theme Jewellery – Dolce & Gabbana, “Strawberries” parure with pink tourmalines, spinels, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds

Best Independent Designer – Al Zain Jewellery (concluded by online poll voting)

Nominated brands were judged by a distinguished panel of experts including collectors and watch experts from Switzerland and the United States of America.

This year’s event marks the 16th edition of The Middle East Watch & Jewellery of the Year Awards, first introduced in the Middle East by Arabian watches & Jewellery magazine in 2005.