Bulgari's Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar 103778, the world's thinnest timepiece, was unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2023. Photo Bulgari
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar 103778, the world's thinnest timepiece, was unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2023. Photo Bulgari
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar 103778, the world's thinnest timepiece, was unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2023. Photo Bulgari
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar 103778, the world's thinnest timepiece, was unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2023. Photo Bulgari

World's thinnest watch makes timely appearance at Geneva Watch Days 2023


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Switzerland has welcomed watch aficionados all week as it plays host to the annual Geneva Watch Days event.

A total of 40 brands will unveil their timepieces until September 2, up from the eight that helped to launch the event three years ago. Conceived to be more accessible than other watch fairs, GWD is open to the public and unfolds in boutiques and hotels across the city.

This year revealed some remarkable innovations, many of which have an avant-garde aesthetic and a sense of playfulness.

Bulgari

The Italian maison unveiled its latest iteration of the world's thinnest watch with the Octo Finissimo CarbonGold Perpetual Calendar 103778, crafted from carbon and rose gold.

The 40mm carbon case is 7.60mm thick (or should that be thin?) and has a polished rose gold crown with a black ceramic insert. The Calibre BVL 305 movement – that is 2.75mm thick – has a 60-hour power reserve, a retrograde date, month and year, and a retrograde leap year.

H Moser & Cie

H Moser & Cie uses Vantablack in its new models, unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2023. Photo: H Moser & Cie
H Moser & Cie uses Vantablack in its new models, unveiled at Geneva Watch Days 2023. Photo: H Moser & Cie

Swiss watchmaker H Moser & Cie presents two additions to its Endeavour line, using the darkest substance in the world, Vantablack. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack and Endeavour Centre Seconds Vantablack each have a case and bezel in red rose gold, framing a dial coated in the material developed for the military.

Able to absorb 99.965 per cent of light, Vantablack is perceived as a void by the human eye, so that the indexes and tourbillon of these models seem to float in space. The absence of a brand logo makes the design seem even more otherworldly.

Roger Dubuis

The Excalibur Huracan Sterrato MB Blue EX1059 takes its design cues from the Lamborghini Huracan. Photo: Roger Dubuis
The Excalibur Huracan Sterrato MB Blue EX1059 takes its design cues from the Lamborghini Huracan. Photo: Roger Dubuis

A salute to Squadra Corse, Lamborghini's motorsport arm, the Excalibur Spider Huracan Sterrato MB has striking blue detailing and nods to the Huracan supercar. The watch's movement echoes the car's hexagonal air intakes and signature twin barrels between five and seven o'clock, which evoke several fuel tanks.

Powered by the RD630 Calibre with a 60-hour power reserve, the balance wheel at 12 o’clock is tilted to a 12° angle to maintain the optimum position even when it is not being worn. The 45mm case is made from sheet moulding compound carbon, which is nine times lighter than gold.

The bezel is crafted from black DLC titanium, with blue strips to echo the car's spoiler. The lugged crown is bolt-shaped, in another nod to the Huracan.

Jacob & Co

The World Is Yours watch has a domed sapphire crystal glass. Photo: Jacob & Co
The World Is Yours watch has a domed sapphire crystal glass. Photo: Jacob & Co

The latest arrival from Jacob & Co is inspired by family history. The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone watch pays tribute to the timepiece given to company founder Jacob Arabov on his 13th birthday by his father.

Arabov – who found fame in the New York hip-hop scene as Jacob the Jeweller – has created the company's first complication, a self-winding dual time zone watch, with a 43mm rose gold case. Inside, the lacquered blue dial is laser-engraved with a world map, and sits under a domed sapphire crystal glass.

Urwerk

The UR-100V Stardust reflects the ordered chaos of space. Photo: Urwerk
The UR-100V Stardust reflects the ordered chaos of space. Photo: Urwerk

Based on the constellations of stars, Swiss watchmaker Urwerk's new UR-100V Stardust has 400 diamonds embedded into its steel case with a snow-setting, to better reflect the ordered chaos of space.

The minutes scale is studded with a further 36 diamonds, while another 24 top the crown. Like others in the 100 collection, this timepiece tracks the journey of the Earth around the Sun using two arcs on the dial. One marks the distance travelled by the Earth on its own axis in 20 minutes – 555km- as the other clocks the distance travelled by the Earth around the Sun in the same period – 35,740km.

Scroll through the gallery to see other watches unveiled at the exhibition

  • The Flying Tourbillon Grande Date B1.618 by Bianchet has a skeleton movement and a case made from titanium carbon composite. Photo: Bianchet
    The Flying Tourbillon Grande Date B1.618 by Bianchet has a skeleton movement and a case made from titanium carbon composite. Photo: Bianchet
  • Ressence has launched the TYPE 3 EE in eucalyptus green. It uses pastel tones to mark weekends. Photo: Ressence
    Ressence has launched the TYPE 3 EE in eucalyptus green. It uses pastel tones to mark weekends. Photo: Ressence
  • HYT's Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires watch features spinning gemstones. Photo: HYT
    HYT's Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires watch features spinning gemstones. Photo: HYT
  • Perrelet's Turbine comes with a smaller case size, as the Turbine 41, with a dial that carries 12 anodised aluminium blades. Photo: Perrelet
    Perrelet's Turbine comes with a smaller case size, as the Turbine 41, with a dial that carries 12 anodised aluminium blades. Photo: Perrelet
  • Claude Meylan’s Lionnes Dentelles collection for women features pastel tones. Photo: Claude Meylan
    Claude Meylan’s Lionnes Dentelles collection for women features pastel tones. Photo: Claude Meylan
  • Maurice Lacroix has made 500 pieces of its skeletonised Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe. Photo: Maurice Lacroix
    Maurice Lacroix has made 500 pieces of its skeletonised Aikon Skeleton Urban Tribe. Photo: Maurice Lacroix
  • Corum's Concept Watch has a flying tourbillion held in sapphire glass plates to give the appearance of floating. Photo: Corum
    Corum's Concept Watch has a flying tourbillion held in sapphire glass plates to give the appearance of floating. Photo: Corum
  • The moonphase complication of Arnold & Son's Perpetual Moon 38 Mintnight is made from ruthenium, one of Earth's rarest metals. Photo: Arnold & Son
    The moonphase complication of Arnold & Son's Perpetual Moon 38 Mintnight is made from ruthenium, one of Earth's rarest metals. Photo: Arnold & Son
  • MB&F has made only five of its Horological Machine No.9 Sapphire Vision watches. Photo: MB&F
    MB&F has made only five of its Horological Machine No.9 Sapphire Vision watches. Photo: MB&F
  • Bulgari has unveiled two Serpenti Misteriosi jewelry watches, including a coiled version in rose gold, black lacquer and diamond. Photo: Bulgari
    Bulgari has unveiled two Serpenti Misteriosi jewelry watches, including a coiled version in rose gold, black lacquer and diamond. Photo: Bulgari
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Company: Justmop.com

Date started: December 2015

Founders: Kerem Kuyucu and Cagatay Ozcan

Sector: Technology and home services

Based: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Size: 55 employees and 100,000 cleaning requests a month

Funding:  The company’s investors include Collective Spark, Faith Capital Holding, Oak Capital, VentureFriends, and 500 Startups. 

The specs

Price, base: Dh228,000 / Dh232,000 (est)
Engine: 5.7-litre Hemi V8
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 395hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque: 552Nm
Fuel economy, combined: 12.5L / 100km

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Director: Jon Watts

Stars: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon 

Rating:*****

THE SIXTH SENSE

Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette, Hayley Joel Osment

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Rating: 5/5

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Sole survivors
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  • Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
  • Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
Europe’s rearming plan
  • Suspend strict budget rules to allow member countries to step up defence spending
  • Create new "instrument" providing €150 billion of loans to member countries for defence investment
  • Use the existing EU budget to direct more funds towards defence-related investment
  • Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms
  • Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital
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Infiniti QX80 specs

Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6

Power: 450hp

Torque: 700Nm

Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000

Available: Now

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BIGGEST CYBER SECURITY INCIDENTS IN RECENT TIMES

SolarWinds supply chain attack: Came to light in December 2020 but had taken root for several months, compromising major tech companies, governments and its entities

Microsoft Exchange server exploitation: March 2021; attackers used a vulnerability to steal emails

Kaseya attack: July 2021; ransomware hit perpetrated REvil, resulting in severe downtime for more than 1,000 companies

Log4j breach: December 2021; attackers exploited the Java-written code to inflitrate businesses and governments

UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

The President's Cake

Director: Hasan Hadi

Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem 

Rating: 4/5

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
The specs: 2018 Jaguar E-Pace First Edition

Price, base / as tested: Dh186,480 / Dh252,735

Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder

Power: 246hp @ 5,500rpm

Torque: 365Nm @ 1,200rpm

Transmission: Nine-speed automatic

Fuel consumption, combined: 7.7L / 100km

Tank warfare

Lt Gen Erik Petersen, deputy chief of programs, US Army, has argued it took a “three decade holiday” on modernising tanks. 

“There clearly remains a significant armoured heavy ground manoeuvre threat in this world and maintaining a world class armoured force is absolutely vital,” the general said in London last week.

“We are developing next generation capabilities to compete with and deter adversaries to prevent opportunism or miscalculation, and, if necessary, defeat any foe decisively.”

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting

2. Prayer

3. Hajj

4. Shahada

5. Zakat 

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl

Power: 153hp at 6,000rpm

Torque: 200Nm at 4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Price: Dh99,000

On sale: now

Updated: September 04, 2023, 11:48 AM