Wedding Arabia 2012 reasserts strength of Saudi economy and increasing purchasing power

Following a steep but short decline in sales in 2009 the global luxury market is thriving once more.

Affluent consumers are returning to premium brands, and those with newfound wealth are discovering them for the first time.

Industry analysts forecast that the market will grow 65% between 2010 and 2015. A recent study conducted by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. has forecast that global watches market would reach $46.6bn by 2017.

With improvement in discretionary incomes, consumers are showing growing interest in buying wide array of watches to complement outfits and hobbies, the study said, noting that products gaining major importance are the ones with fashion statement.

The event held at Hilton Hotel Jeddah provided not only an opportunity for watch manufacturers, particularly the high-end manufacturers, to tap the sizeable demand for luxury watches, but at the same time showed their appreciation by handing over valuable gifts to lucky patrons.

Gc's participation in Wedding Arabia 2012 highlighted the company's commitment to continuously provide discriminating customers with, not only quality, but trendy watches as well.

Gc showcased its latest creation of luxury watches for both for men and women at the exhibition and as a sign of goodwill, gave opportunity to the newlyweds or couples to win valuable gifts for men and women. And finally, Gc announced Tuesday that Ms. Ashwaq Al Ghamdi won the coveted Gc prize for her Gc Femme and her fiancé Gc Slim Class.

Mohamed Baaghil, Brand Manager, Gc Watches in Saudi Arabia, said, "Gc participated in this international exhibition with its latest collection for men and women. One such model for women from its Precious collection features a round white mother of pearl dial with Roman and 9 diamond hour indicators, with a day and date indicator set within a stainless steel and rose gold PVD case. With quartz movement and sapphire glass, this Swiss timepiece is secured with a white ceramic bracelet and deployment buckle clasp. The watch is water resistant to 100 meters, with a 2 -year manufacturer's warranty."