With Dubai in the spotlight for the last week or two, we were not disappointed by the newly unveiled watches from the 90 or so brands that were part of Dubai Watch Week 2025. Last week we put together a list of what we thought were the very best of the show, from the supremely complex but oh-so-gorgeous Chopard LUC Grand Strike to the unique and super-cool collaboration between Urwerk and Ulysse Nardin. However, every single one except one had a high price. Understandably, this level of watchmaking is not for everyone, so this week we're going back to a more sensible level, with each watch being much more affordable and therefore accessible to the everyday enthusiast and collector!
Oris ProPilot date
After the recent revamp of the Aquis Date line, Oris has now refreshed another of its icons: the ProPilot collection. While the focus may be on the new dial design, the updates go beyond that too. The case is a little tighter, sharper and processed in more detail. The crown has been reprofiled, the same applies to the bezel. The dial has a new design, texture and colors. It continues to rely on Oris' caliber 733, which is based on the Sellita SW200, and Oris offers the new ProPilot Date with a steel bracelet or a suede strap, both with a LIFT folding clasp. The collection retails 1,950 euros on leather or 2,150 euros on the bracelet.
Further information can be found at Oris.ch.
Quick facts – 41 mm x 11.7 mm – 49 mm lug to lug – brushed stainless steel case – fluted bezel – screw-down crown – sapphire crystal – mineral glass case back – 100 m water resistant – black, chalk or moss green dial – grained texture – raised minute ring – applied numerals and hands with SLN – Oris caliber 733 (Sellita SW200) – automatic winding – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 41 hour power reserve – stainless steel bracelet or suede bracelet – LIFT folding clasp – 1,950 euros or 2,150 euros
Frederique Constant Classics Moonphase Date Turquoise
Since stone dials have been one of the big trends in watchmaking over the last two or three years, you can't ignore Frederique Constant's Elements collection. This special five-piece set celebrates the brand's 37th anniversary and all feature in-house movements. Some are included exclusively in the set, but the Classics Moonphase Date Turquoise is also available separately. The 40mm steel case features a natural turquoise stone dial for a unique and simply stunning looking result. The watch is limited to 716 pieces in total, 37 of which are reserved for the box, and is powered by the brand's in-house FC-716 caliber, for which it is available at retail 4,895 euros. The box set is expected to retail for approx 64,000 francs.
For more information, visit FrederiqueConstant.com.
Quick facts – 40 mm x 12.4 mm – Stainless steel case, polished – Sapphire crystal front and back – Onion-style crown – 50 m water resistant – Natural turquoise stone dial – Applied dagger-style numerals and hands, polished – Moonwatch with integrated date display – Caliber FC-716, in-house automatic – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 72 hour power reserve – Blue alligator leather strap with folding clasp – limited to 716 pieces, 37 of which are in a set of 5 – 4,895 euros. (Approx. 64,000 euros for the box set)
Atelier Wen X Revolution Ancestra Jao
Since its debut in 2018, Atelier Wen has been all about combining Chinese culture and craftsmanship with mechanical watchmaking. Launched earlier this year, Ancestra is now getting an East meets West makeover in collaboration with Revolution. The dial is as detailed as ever, but now finished with a hand-applied fabric-like texture and brown Grand Feu enamel, with Arabic numerals mixed with the baguette-cut diamond markers. The movement remains unchanged and comes from Pequignet, but has been heavily adapted for Atelier Wen. Worn on a cream leather strap with a steel pin buckle, it is made to order and retails 5,100 euros.
For more information, visit AtelierWen.com.
Quick facts – 38 mm x 11.3 mm – 904L stainless steel case, brushed and polished – Sapphire crystal front and back – Screw-down crown – 100 m water resistance – 925 silver base dial – Hand-engraved texture – Brown Fumé Grand Feu enamel finish – Eastern Arabic numerals with lab-grown baguette diamonds – Triple planed hands – Pequignet caliber EMP03 – micro-etched three-quarter bridge – Decorated rotor – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 65 hour power reserve – Cream leather strap with steel pin buckle – Made to order – 5,100 euros
Norqain Independence Wild One Meteorite
Just before Dubai Watch Week, we showed you the Norqain Independence Wild One Meteorite, a special edition with a pretty striking look. With Norqain's proprietary NORTEQ carbon fiber composite casing, but now in burgundy red, it definitely stands out! But perhaps even more so thanks to the complex and unique lines of the Widmanstätten pattern of the meteorite dial! It uses the NN20/1 caliber, made with Kenissi and a COSC certified chronometer, providing a power reserve of 70 hours. It is limited to 300 pieces and retails 5,950 euros with a rubber and a pin buckle, or 6,300 euros with folding clasp.
For more information, visit Norqain.com.
Quick facts – 42 mm x 12.13 mm – 49.4 mm lug to lug – burgundy NORTEQ carbon fiber composite case – sapphire crystal front and back – screw-down crown – 200 m water resistant – meteorite dial – diamond-cut indices and hands with SLN inserts – manufacture caliber NN20/1 (made with Kenissi) – automatic winding – COSC certified – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 70 hour power reserve – integrated black rubber strap with pin buckle or folding clasp – limited to 300 pieces – CHF 5,950 (pin buckle) – 6,300 CHF (folding clasp)
Doxa Sub 300B Cherry Red Breasts NR
Ok, ignore the fact that this is limited to just 11 pieces for a minute. The Doxa SUB 300ß Cherry Red Seddiqi Limited Edition is certainly one of the most surprising editions of the famous Doxa diving watch. The matte black ceramic case is highlighted by a cherry red sunray dial with a matching scale to the dual scale bezel. Add to this black markers and hands with white Super-LumiNova inserts and the thing will just pop! It is based on a COSC-certified Sellita SW200 automatic, which offers a power reserve of 38 hours. In addition to the black FKM rubber strap with the practical, adjustable folding clasp from Doxa, you also receive a gray Nato strap for the price of 4,200 CHF.
For more information, visit DoxaWatches.com or Seddiqi.com.
Quick facts – 42.5 mm x 11.95 mm – 44.5 mm lug to lug – black ceramic case, bezel and crown – sapphire crystal – solid case back – 300 m water resistant – cherry red sunray dial – black hands and indices with SLN – Sellita SW200, automatic – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 38 hour power reserve – black FKM rubber strap – Black PVD coated folding clasp with wetsuit extension – Additional gray NATO strap – Special edition of 11 pieces available at Ahmed Seddiqi boutiques – 4,200 CHF
Tudor Ranger Dune White
Tudor pulled off a bit of a surprise during Dubai Watch Week by introducing a new dial color but also a new size for the often-overlooked Ranger. While the original 39mm black dial Ranger is still part of the collection, it is now joined by a 36mm edition as well as a new Dune White dial in both sizes. It gives the watch a whole new feel, which is great! The color is best described as a very soft beige, spiced up by blackened hour markers and hands. The Tudor Ranger Dune White is powered by Tudor's MT5400 and MT5402 automatic movements and is worn on a steel or fabric bracelet 3,120 euros And 3,560 euros.
For more information, visit TudorWatch.com.
Quick facts – 36 mm x 11 mm and 39 mm x 12 mm – Brushed stainless steel case – Domed sapphire crystal – Solid case back – Screw-down crown – 100 m water resistance – Classic black or Dune White dial – Arabic and baton hour markers – Luminous hands and dots – Caliber MT5400 (36 mm) and MT5402 (39 mm) – Automatic winding – COSC certified – 28,800 vibrations per hour – 70 hour power reserve – Steel bracelet with folding clasp or fabric bracelet with pin buckle – 3,120 euros To 3,560 euros
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