A unique collection of Rolex watches chronicles the history of the UAE

Magnificent Timekeepers.

A unique collection of Rolex watches chronicles  

the history of the UAE

Momentum, the specialty boutique store dedicated to vintage and classic watches, is pleased to present Magnificent Timekeepers – a specially curated collection comprising a dozen of one-of-a kind Rolex watches from the 60s and 70s, produced especially at the request of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE.

The exhibit cum sale starts on December 8^th and we’ll continue till January 17^th.

Presented as gifts to honour high-ranking officials, ambassadors and heads of states, as well as to distinguished members of the armed forces and the police, in recognition of their special service and achievements, not only have these watches intrinsic value, but they have also acquired historic significance.

The collection commissioned to mark the 10th anniversary of the National Day is of particular importance and represents a unique and very valuable memorabilia today and in the future.

Some of the watches on display include:

-          Rolex Oyster Precision, dated 1968, made before the union of the UAE; it has the eagle dial and it is estimated to be worth over DHS 30,000;

-          Rolex Oysterdate Precision, dated 1973, made to honour the armed forces and the police of the UAE; it has the armed forces crest dial, and it is estimated to be worth around DHS 20,000;

-          Rolex Oysterdate, dated 1970, made to honour Abu Dhabi Government officials; it has the Abu Dhabi Government dial, and its worth is estimated at about DHS 27,000;

-          Rolex Datejust, dated 1970, made for H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; it is very rare and estimated at about Dhs 40,000;

-          Rolex Cellini, dated 1990, made to honour VIP guests and heads of states; it has the UAE eagle dial, and it is estimated at DHS 25,000.

To see the entire collection please visit Momentum, located at the Dubai International Financial Centre, Gate Building, Marble Walk, Level B1.The store is open Sunday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 12 pm – 6pm. Exclusive private shopping is available by appointment. For more information, please call 04- 43274320