In the heart of DIFC, Perpétuel Gallery is redefining how collectors and connoisseurs experience watchmaking. Founded by Hamdan Al Hudaidi, Perpétuel is more than a gallery. It is a meeting ground for creativity, conversation and craftsmanship. This November, during Dubai Watch Week, the gallery presents Independent Voices, a five-day programme that celebrates the artistry and philosophy behind independent watchmaking.From 19th to 23rd November, the gallery will transform into an intimate space hosting a series of conversations, private presentations and collector gatherings that explore horology as both art and expression. Independent Voices highlights storytelling, dialogue and the quiet power of craftsmanship within an intimate, atelier-style setting.
“The Clock: Mystery Box - Forget Time”
A poetic collaboration between Fiona Krüger and Denis Flageollet, this sculptural piece invites audiences to reflect on their perception of time through rhythm, emotion and memory.
Havid Nagan - Two Novelties for Perpétuel Gallery
Created exclusively for Perpétuel, Havid Nagan presents two limited-edition pieces, an interpretation of the Classic model, celebrating the dialogue between independent creation and the gallery’s curatorial vision for contemporary collecting and the HN02 Dune introducing an industry novel. These pieces reflect a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and artistic independence.
Qian Guobiao - “Facing the Sky 2.0” Limited Edition for Perpétuel
Expanding on Qian’s acclaimed Facing the Sky series, this edition explores the metaphysical connection between human aspiration and celestial motion.
Vitreum - The Peacock Limited Edition for Perpétuel
Limited to just seven pieces, the Peacock Edition reimagines Vitreum’s poetic craftsmanship through the iridescent beauty of the peacock — a symbol of renewal and grace in Arabic culture. Its hand enamel dial, alive with shifting blues and golds, captures the bird’s luminous feathers, transforming time into a celebration of color and movement.
Programme Overview
Wednesday, 19 November: Open exhibition from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, 20 November - Leica x Perpétuel (Private Event): Open exhibition from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Private event from 5:00 PM, Theme: “Where Time and Photography Meet”
A relaxed conversation featuring Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Henrik Ekdahl, Asaad Abboud and Robin Swithinbank, exploring the parallels between Leica’s craft in photography and watchmaking, followed by an exclusive preview of the Leica ZM Watch Collection.
Friday, 21 November - Renaud Tixier Private Event: Open exhibition from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Private event from 5:00 PM onwards, Theme: “Surface and Depth: The Dial as a Landscape”
Presentation of new dials to selected guests and journalists with opening remarks by Dominique Renaud.
Saturday, 22 November - Panel Sessions: Open exhibition from 11:00 AM onwards
5:00 PM - Cocktail Reception: A gathering of brands, collectors and guests in a relaxed atelier atmosphere.
5:30 PM - Panel I: “The Face of Time - Artistic Identity and Narrative in Independent Watchmaking”
Panellists: Fiona Krüger, Nicholas Bowman-Scargill (Fears Watches), Mathieu Allègre (Amida Watches) and Samuel Soleilhac
Moderator: Hamdan Bin Humaid Al Hudaidi
An exploration of how design and narrative intersect in independent horology, and how each creation becomes a portrait of its maker.
7:00 PM - Panel II: “Accuracy: The Ultimate Goal”
Panellists: Stéphane Von Gunten (Haute Rive), Adnane Kerd (Guebly), Cyrano Devanthey (Oscillon), Bernard Lederer and Dominique Renaud (Renaud Tixtier)
Moderator: Hamdan Bin Humaid Al Hudaidi
A discussion on how independent brands are pushing the limits of precision and innovation in timekeeping.
Sunday, 23 November - A Slow Sunday: Open exhibition from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Theme: “Conversations Over Time”
A relaxed closing day dedicated to informal meetings between collectors, watchmakers and guests.
Participating Brands: Haute Rive, Fiona Krüger, Renaud Tixier, Guebly, Havid Nagan, Amida Watches, Lederer, Soleilhac, Oscillon, Fears Watches, INRO and WRT. Additional brands to be announced.
Independent Voices marks a defining moment for Perpétuel Gallery as it continues to champion the art and individuality of modern watchmaking. Set within the creative energy of Dubai Watch Week, the programme invites guests to slow down, engage and rediscover the beauty of time through the eyes of its most passionate independent voices.
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