Abu Dhabi lies in the midst of the desert. This modern city elegantly weaves together traditional elements with innovative ones.
The majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque is an architectural masterpiece that symbolises this combination of past and future. It is recognised as one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world.
This superb construction was built under the visionary leadership of Sheikh Zayed ben Sultan Al Nahyane. It expresses a universal message of tolerance and peace.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a landmark of modern oriental architecture. It draws on the rich cultural heritage of its ancestors, yet also embodies the future-oriented vision of Abu Dhabi.
“What impressed me most in Abu Dhabi was the beauty and grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. To express its sheer serenity, limpid rock crystal was the obvious choice.”
Jean-Marie Schaller
CEO & Creative Director
18K Red gold
Unique timepiece
LM-135.50.TAD
The backstory
The purity of rock crystal invites the micro-painted Sheikh Zayed Mosque
To evoke the majesty of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and pay tribute to its pure lines, the dial-makers worked on a rock crystal base. Each element of this architectural gem, from the majestic domes adorned in white marble to the imposing columns, was meticulously hand-painted. The result is a testimony to their traditional skill in miniature painting, where every fine, exact detail represents a technical and artistic challenge.
They made use of the transparency of the rock to stage a scene on two planes. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque appears on the backdrop of a clear blue sky with a moon crescent. This unique piece offers an enchanting spectacle worthy of One Thousand and One Nights.
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Around the World in 8 days
Eight exceptional creations presented in a luxurious, leather-covered wooden trunk.
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Around the World in 8 days
Eight exceptional creations presented in a luxurious, leather-covered wooden trunk.
Technical Data
18K Red gold,
Caliber LM135
Manufacture Calibre
Manual
28800 VPH (4 Hz)
96 hours
Jewels: 26
40.7 mm
Hours, Minutes
30 meters
Alligator
20 mm
Folding clasp
18K Red gold,
Grade 5 Titanium (Inner case)
Dial: The Sheikh Zayed Mosque: Miniature painting on rock crystal
Swiss made
Around the World in 8 days
ABU DHABI is one of the eight AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHT DAYS creations: a contemporary version of the famous odyssey imagined by Jules Verne, revisited by Jean-Marie Schaller and sublimated by the art and excellence of watchmaking.
Eight horlogical works of art
These eight exceptional creations are presented in a luxurious, leather-covered wooden trunk, where every detail showcases the exceptional skills of the craftsmen.
