In the heart of DIFC, where creativity and craftsmanship converge, Perpétuel Gallery is reimagining how collectors experience the world of independent watchmaking. Founded by Hamdan Al Hudaidi, the gallery has quickly evolved into a cultural platform—one that brings together artisans, enthusiasts and thinkers through curated encounters with horological artistry. This November, during Dubai Watch Week, Perpétuel unveils Independent Voices, a five-day programme designed to immerse guests in the philosophy, expression and emotion behind modern independent watchmaking.
From 19 to 23 November, the gallery transforms into an atelier-style haven where storytelling is as revered as technical mastery. Designed as a sanctuary away from the bustle of the fairgrounds, Independent Voices centres on intimate discussions, private presentations and thoughtful exhibitions that highlight watchmaking as a form of artistic narration. The programme’s ethos is simple yet profound: to rediscover time through the voices of those who shape it.
Among the programme’s standout showcases is “The Clock: Mystery Box — Forget Time,” a poetic collaboration between designers Fiona Krüger and Denis Flageollet. More than a sculptural object, the piece taps into the sensory and emotional dimensions of time, inviting visitors to reflect on rhythm, memory and presence. Perpétuel also welcomes Havid Nagan, who introduces two limited editions created exclusively for the gallery—an interpretation of the Classic, and the HN02 Dune, a technical novelty that embodies the synergy between creator and curator.
Independent Voices continues its exploration of expression with Qian Guobiao’s “Facing the Sky 2.0,” a deeply introspective edition that expands the artist’s ongoing study of human aspiration and celestial motion. The gallery also unveils Vitreum’s Peacock Edition, a luminous work limited to just seven pieces. Its enamel dial, alive with shimmering blues and golds, pays homage to the peacock’s symbolism of renewal in Arabic culture, rendering time as a moment of movement, colour and grace.
The programme unfolds with a series of immersive events tailored for collectors and innovators. On 20 November, Perpétuel hosts a private Leica x Perpétuel evening exploring the dialogue between photography and horology, followed by an exclusive preview of the Leica ZM Watch Collection. A day later, Renaud Tixier gathers collectors for “Surface and Depth,” a reflection on the dial as an artistic landscape, presented with opening remarks by Dominique Renaud.
Saturday’s agenda brings the community together for panel sessions that examine identity, narrative and precision in independent watchmaking. “The Face of Time” gathers designers and brand leaders to explore how personal stories and artistic codes shape the aesthetics of modern horology, while “Accuracy: The Ultimate Goal” delves into the technical ambitions of contemporary independent brands pushing the boundaries of timekeeping innovation.
Independent Voices concludes with “A Slow Sunday,” a gentle finale that embodies Perpétuel’s philosophy of unhurried appreciation. Throughout the final day, collectors, watchmakers and enthusiasts gather for open dialogue, reflecting on a week shaped by creativity, craftsmanship and the shared passion for horology. As it welcomes brands such as Haute Rive, Fears, INRO, Amida, Oscillon, Soleilhac and more, Perpétuel Gallery affirms its role as a custodian of independent watchmaking—offering a space where time is not only measured, but profoundly felt.
