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A world first unique moon phase watch depicting the moon revolving around the earth and accurately showing its phases
LEVANT, leading jewellery and fashion boutique chains in the UAE known for bringing superb jewellery and watch collections to an exclusive clientele unveils ‘The Moonlight’ watch collection by renowned Swiss luxury watch brand Quinting. The much awaited collection is the first ever unique moon phase watch which depicts the moon revolving around the earth and accurately shows its phases. It is powered by a unique transparent patented movement exclusively designed for it.
What’s more, ready to be wished upon by its lucky wearer is a comet which appears every hour and shoots around the earth and the moon.
The Moonlight watch is part of Quinting’s Art Collection and comes in a limited edition of just 360 pieces, representing the 360 phases of the earth. Each watch represents one of the 360 longitudes of the earth with the specific longitude engraved on the watch. Based on this, each portrays a different view of the earth, painstakingly hand painted with enamel to present a timeless work of art. The customer can also choose on which city, symbolised by a ruby crimped into the sapphire, he or she wants to centre the earth. Each watch is additionally certified by Quinting as a unique piece within the Art Collection.
Quinting’s ‘The Moonlight’ watch boasts a robust 43.80mm stainless steel case and houses a 39.00mm transparent patented movement composed of eight perfectly parallel sapphire discs with anti-reflective coating offering hours, minutes and moon-phase indication and comes with a 2-year guarantee. The watch offers 50m water resistance and is matched by a leather strap.
Arif Ben Khadra, Chairman of Levant said, “Quinting remains the only watch in the world to be entirely transparent with the mystery of the movement remaining an enigma setting it apart as one of the most coveted watch brands. As it features the moon revolving around the earth, truly showing the moon phases in space, this unique hand painted masterpiece is set to be a sensation among watch lovers and connoisseurs in the region.”
Quinting was founded in 1993 by four Swiss engineers and is based in St. Blaise near Neuchatel, Switzerland. It is among a small circle of watchmakers producing their own movements, with all the parts assembled by hand. Its watches are worn by some of the world’s most well known personalities like Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan and Vladimir Putin. It revels in several world firsts: the first and only transparent watch; the first and only watch with a sapphire movement; the first and only watch with counterbalancing forces adapted to a wristwatch followed by yet another world first ‘The Moonlight’ a unique moon phase watch depicting the moon revolving around the earth and accurately showing its phases.
Discover “The Moonlight’ Quinting’s unique limited edition masterpiece now available at LEVANT outlets across the UAE.
About LEVANT
Dubai based leading luxury retailer Levant was established in 2006 by the dynamic and visionary entrepreneur Arif Ben Khadra. It shot into prominence as a major player in the luxury world within UAE, which introduces top international brands to the region. Some of the world renowned brands retailed at Levant stores include jewellery houses like Leviev, Carrera y Carrera ,Scavia, Palmiero, Schoeffel, Stenzhorn, Loree Rodkin, Annamaria Cammilli and watch brands such as DeWitt, Rebellion, Quinting, Sarcar, Montega, HYSEK, Ebel among others. The mark of luxury, Levant launched its flagship store at Mina al Salam followed by one at Al Qasr a few years later. Today it has ten boutiques located in leading five- star hotels and shopping malls across the UAE. Levant also personifies the essence of haute couture for fashionistas – men and women with its total fashion boutiques Levant Couture. Its mission is leading people to the world of luxury. What clients dream, Levant delivers.
