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Dubai Watch Week

  • Event date 16-20 November


Dubai Watch Week 2023 Programme

Lectures and talks

Dubai watch week

16 November, 12pm – 1pm & 20 November, 4:30pm-5:30pm
The Power of Provenance: Warhol's Patek Philippe


Join art specialist Suzy Sikorski and watch expert Nitin Nair as they share the captivating story behind the Patek Philippe, formerly owned by Andy Warhol, to be offered in our Important Watches auction in New York this December. Discover the impact of provenance on an item’s value and how the worlds of art and horology merge.

16 November, 2pm – 4:15pm
GPHG


16 November, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Diamonds are Forever…also in Colour!


From the Oppenheimer Blue to the Pink Supreme, delve into the world of coloured diamonds with Julien Brunie, Senior Director of Private Sales, Jewellery at Christie’s and Abdul Rahman Alzayani, founder of A2Z Advisory.

16 November, 5:45pm – 6:45pm
Meet and Greet with Mr Patrick Getreide


Join us for an exclusive meet and greet with Mr Patrick Getreide, the owner of The OAK Collection — renowned one of the most spectacular collections of unique watches.

16 November, 7pm – 8pm
The Past, Present and Future of UAE’s Real Estate Market: Why is it a Good Time to Invest?


Discover the potential of Dubai’s real estate market with Jackie Johns, joint owner of Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai. Find out why now is the perfect time to invest, leveraging the region’s healthy economic growth, geopolitical safety and tax advantages, among other key insights.

17 November, 2pm – 3pm
Starting Your Art Collection, with our Expertise


Join Meagan Kelly Horsman, Managing Director at Christie’s Middle East to find out more about how to start your art collection — from research to market analysis, finding your taste and exercising budget willpower.

17 November, 3:15pm – 5:30pm & 19 November, 5:45-8pm
Patek Philippe and its Engine of Excellence: Half a Century of Complications Powered by one Iconic Caliber


Join Max Bernardini, a renowned Italian watch collector and leading trader, and Remy Julia, Director of Watches at Christie’s Dubai, as they conduct a comprehensive exploration, tracing the ‘fil rouge’ that interconnects the evolution of chronographs, split-second chronographs, and perpetual chronographs from 1937 to 1985 within the Caliber 13-130.

17 November, 7pm – 8pm
Diversifying Assets


18 November, 12pm – 1pm
What can Collectors Learn About Restoration from the World of Classic Cars?


Join Miguel Llorente from Tomini Classics; Max Bernardini, watch collector and owner of Bernardini Luxury Vintage; and Remy Julia, Director of Watches at Christie’s Middle East for insights into the distinct worlds of watch and classic car restoration.

18 November, 5:45 – 8pm
The Importance of Quality in a Collectible Vintage Watch, and the Aspects of Quality


Eric Tortella, watch expert and Patek Phillipe scholar, will be joined by Remy Julia, Director of Watches at Christie’s Dubai, and special guest Patrick Getriede for an exploration of vintage watch quality, with a focus on Patek Philippe references. Experience hands-on comparisons and visual explanations to understand the quality of a dial, movement and case.

19 November, 3:15pm – 5:30pm
Rarity and Configurations in the World of Patek Philippe Vintage Watches: The Impact of Value and Enthusiasm


Eric Tortella, watch expert and Patek Phillipe scholar, Remy Julia, Director of Watches at Christie’s Dubai, and special guest Patrick Getreide explore the impact of metal and dial variations in notable Patek Philippe vintage reference, in terms of both attractivity and market value.

19 November, 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Art, Auctions and Christie's Q&A


Arne Everwijn takes a close look at the art market ecosystem and what determines the market value of art at auction. With over two decades of experience at Christie’s, he shines a light on the auction process at the world’s leading art business and discusses the trends, challenges and opportunities of the current art market.

Dubai Watch Week

Special events

EXHIBITIONS

17, 19 & 20 November, 12pm – 1pm
The OAK Collection tour


Join Christie’s specialists for a tour of The OAK Collection at our Dubai galleries. Browse the finest examples of vintage and contemporary museum-quality watches from this one-of-a-kind collection.

KIDS AUCTION

18 November, 3:15pm – 5:30pm

A creative moment for kids, aged 7 to 15 years old, to experience the thrill of the saleroom.

WATCH VALUATIONS

16 – 20 November, 10am – 12pm

Find out more about your individual pieces or collection, our specialists are at your disposal for free and confidential valuations.