Ahmed Seddiqi is turning 75, and they’re doing it in style. In a stunning collaboration with avant-garde watchmaker Ressence, they’ve dropped the TYPE 9 S75: a limited-edition mechanical marvel infused with actual grains of sand from each of the UAE’s seven Emirates. Only 20 pieces exist, making it as rare as it is radical.
This isn’t just a watch; it’s a tactile homage to the UAE’s desert soul. The dial—minimal, elegant, and undeniably cool—is infused with hand-collected desert sand. Yes, real sand. Even the strap channels authenticity, made from genuine camel leather. Lightweight at just 40 grams and ultra-sleek, the 39mm watch is a masterclass in design simplicity, featuring only hours and minutes for a stripped-back experience.
What started as a symbolic sand-gathering journey into the dunes by Ahmed Seddiqi’s CEO and Ressence’s founder became a horological statement: modernity, memory, and material rooted in heritage.
The TYPE 9 S75 is telling a story. One of legacy, landscape, and innovation. And with only 20 out there, blink and you’ll miss your chance to own a piece of the desert that redefines what a timepiece can be.
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