Biver arrives at Dubai Watch Week with nine new Automatique models – here's everything you need to know

The models showcase rare materials, traditional techniques and gem-setting

Biver Automatique Dubai Watch Week
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Biver has launched a collection of nine watches for Dubai Watch Week.

Each uses different dial and case materials, to showcase the peak of its watchmaking prowess.

If you're noticing a lot of news coming from the watch industry this week, know that there is good reason for it. Dubai Watch Week is currently taking place, with many brands launching new pieces at the event.

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Biver Automatique Dubai Watch Week

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Up first is the Clous de Paris model, which sits within a 39mm platinum case. The dial here is perhaps the most plain, with an 18k gold material given a blue colour, and a Clous de Paris finish.

After that, we see the Automatique Two Tone. That fuses a white gold dial with a rose gold case, for a more palatable take on the two-tone form.

Biver Automatique Dubai Watch Week

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The next model makes use of a blue Quartzite dial, which is offered in a trio of different variants. Those are cased in platinum, with a plain version, alongside two with diamonds and sapphires for hour markers, respectively.

A similar theme comes next, with lavender Jade offering a pink-purple base that is really gorgeous to look at. That's offered with standard hour markers, or in a diamond version.

Biver Automatique Dubai Watch Week

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The final two models make use of some seriously impressive brown stones. First up with the Mahogany Obsidian version, which is cased in 18k rose gold.

Biver Automatique Dubai Watch Week

(Image credit: Biver)

But my personal favourite from the entire range in the Oeil de Fer, which takes the layered brown-toned stone and cases it in 18k yellow gold, to really make things pop.

Prices vary across the collection, but range from CHF 80,000 (approx. £76,500 / €86,600 / US$100,500 / AU$154,500) to CHF 125,000 (approx. £119,300 / €135,300 / US$157,000 / AU$241,350). That's not cheap by any stretch, but with such an impressive spec sheet, it's certainly a great option if your luxury watch collection is missing something dressy and fun.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.

Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.

He’s often found travelling around the world to test new launches, complete with high-end backpacks and suitcases in tow. And when he’s not adding to his air miles, Sam can be found in front of a video camera, bringing his distinctive brand of storytelling to T3’s social media channels.

Sam also loves all things analogue including listening to music on vinyl or cassette, and photography on vintage film cameras.

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