irst introduced by Swiss brand Perrelet in 2017, the Weekend collection is characterised by its understated, timeless style. Its minimalist design makes it highly versatile and ideal for interpreting ever-changing identities.

Classic colours such as silver, black and blue convey a classic and refined aesthetics. However, when this line embraces trendy shades such as ice blue or green mint, it exudes a more fashionable appeal. When the dial is embellished with aventurine, a semi-precious stone renowned for its sparkling appearance which evokes a starry sky, a touch of preciousness is added to the overall look.

The latest addition to the Weekend collection is a special edition of just 99 pieces of the time-and-date model, designed especially for the Middle East and celebrating the charm of the Arabian desert. And the dial in the warm hue of desert sand, animated by dunes, is the undisputed standout feature of the new Weekend Sand Dunes.

The highlight of the new Weekend Sand Dunes is undoubtedly the dial, which portrays the breathtaking scenery of the Arabian Desert. Covering an area of 2,330,000 square kilometres (900,000 square miles), the Arabian Desert occupies almost the entire Arabian Peninsula, stretching from Yemen to the Persian Gulf, and from Oman to Jordan and Iraq. It is the fourth largest desert in the world and the largest in Asia.

The desert landscape, a symbol of unspoilt nature, has been the inspiration for the display, which was created by experienced designers and craftsmen from the Bienne-based maison. Here, golden sand dunes, sculpted by the wind, extend towards the endless horizon. The embossed dunes in Pantone colour 727C, a faded light brown that turns to salmon pink, add dynamism and depth to this timepiece.

The exquisite execution of this intricate pattern endows the Weekend Sand Dunes with a sophisticated and elegant appearance, making it a standout piece in the collection. In keeping with the Arabian theme, the silvered applied hour indices, minutes flange and date in the window at 3 o’clock are displayed in Arabic. As always Super-LumiNova coated hands ensure the time can be read clearly in low-light conditions, making the watch a useful tool for those who need to keep track of the time in these situations.

Weekend Sand Dunes features a round stainless-steel case, the shape most commonly used in watchmaking and one of the most popular with the public, with a diameter of 39 mm and a slim thickness of 9.56 mm. It is characterised by a seamless blend of polished and satin-finished surfaces, creating a refined and sophisticated style. Its dimensions are ideally suited to a timepiece with a timeless, classic appeal.

Water-resistant up to 5 atm, it has a sapphire crystal protecting the dial and a see-through case back that allows a view of the automatic mechanism that powers this new creation. The case back is also embellished with a tampography depicting the dunes of the desert, created using an overlay of black and salmon pink in the Pantone 727C shade.

In addition to this depiction, the case back is stamped with the limited number 01 of 99, the inscription “Middle East Limited Edition” and the model reference.

The Weekend Sand Dunes model comes with a brown calf leather strap with an alligator pattern. It is equipped with a quick-release system and fastens with a stainless-steel pin buckle customized with the Perrelet logo.

Mechanically, Weekend Sand Dunes with time-and-date functions, is driven by the in- house Perrelet P-321 calibre. Designed and developed entirely in-house, it is manufactured by the sister company Soprod, owned by the Spanish entrepreneur Miguel Rodriguez, the same owner of Perrelet.

Self-winding, it guarantees a 42-hour power reserve when not worn on the wrist and is equipped with a balance-wheel that beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz).

The screw-down caseback features a transparent porthole. Adorned with a depiction of desert dunes, the distinctive feature of this new timepiece, it allows the owner to admire the movement’s impeccable finishing, including the circular-grained bridges and the refined oscillating weight, which is decorated with the Bienne maison logo and mounted on ball bearings.

Weekend Sand Dunes is available through authorised retailers in the Middle East.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

99-Piece Limited Edition
Ref. A1300/S3

Movement:

• In-house automatic movement, calibre Perrelet P-321 28.800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
• Number of jewels: 25
• Power reserve (fully wound): 42-hour
• Bridges: circular-graining decoration
• Solid oscillating weight decorated with vertical engraved grooves and Perrelet logo in the centre

Case:

• Round, stainless-steel case Polished/brushed finish
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Thickness: 9.56 mm
• Water resistance: 5 ATM
• Anti-reflective sapphire glass on dial
• Mineral glass on case back, tampography depicting the dunes of the desert in black and Pantone 727C (salmon pink)
• Inscriptions: Limited number 01 of 99, “Middle East Limited Edition”, reference number of the model

Dial:

• Decoration with embossed dunes in Pantone colour 727C (a shade of light brown turning to salmon pink)
• Silvered applied indices in Arabic
• Minutes flange in Arabic
• Hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova
• Slim central seconds hand
• Date window at 3 o’clock with numerals in Arabic

Functions:

• Hours-Minutes-Central seconds, date

Strap:

• Brown calfskin strap with alligator motif, equipped with quickrelease system and a personalised pin buckle adorned with the Perrelet logo