Harry Winston opens its first Rare Timepieces boutique in the Middle East

Showing once more the brand's commitment and trust in the region, Harry Winston has chosen to open its first exclusive watch boutique in Saudi Arabia. Located in the Jewellery Centre of Tahlia Street in Jeddah, the Rare Timepieces boutique will be showcasing the full range of Harry Winston's watch creations. The flagship store was inaugurated on the 16th of October 2006, 23rd of Ramadan 1427, by Mr. Christophe Nicaise, Regional Director of Harry Winston and Mr. Jamil Mattar, President of Al Fardan Jewellery in Saudi Arabia

'This new boutique is an important step in the history of both Harry Winston and Al Fardan Jewellery. We are thrilled to have such an opportunity to prove, once more, how much the region in general and Saudi Arabia in particular is important for us. This is the first Harry Winston exclusive watch boutique to open in the world, and we are proud to have it here in Jeddah'

said Christophe Nicaise, Regional Director for Harry Winston.

'Harry Winston is all about rarity: Rare Diamonds and Rare Movements, thus Rare Timepieces. Rarity is also a quality that is carried out by our retail network. With only 12 Salons worldwide, the first Harry Winston Rare Timepiece boutique in Jeddah marks a noteworthy achievement for Harry Winston as it confirms the brand's strong commitment to its very high end and faithful clientele in the Middle East region' He added.

Commenting on the opening, Mr. Jamil Mattar, President of Al Fardan Jewellery, the Harry Winston official retailer in Saudi Arabia, said: 'We have been partners with Harry Winston Rare Timepieces for over ten years now and for all this time, it has been our honour and pleasure to introduce their exquisite collections to our discerning and selective customers. Harry Winston's legendary diamonds meeting with innovative movements make fine watches that are recognised as worthy exponents of the noblest Swiss watch-making traditions while they also show the brand's long experience and commitment to the finest diamonds.'

It is during a cocktail reception that VIP's and members of the Media were invited to preview the Jeddah new boutique. In the honour of this new opening, the boutique displayed some of Harry Winston's most exclusive and latest timepieces from the Avenue, Premier and Ocean Collections.