Simply Abu Dhabi XI

1 1 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Named after the German town where the manufactory is based, Glashütte Original is a renowned luxury watchmaker with no less than 10 proprietary movement innovations. Glashütte is one of many prestigious brands owned by The Swatch Group. Since the 1920s the brand has forged a special relationship with women through the dedication to creating the finest feminine wristwatches possible. This year’s Pavonina collection is the latest result of this enduring promise. The 1920s was a period that saw women become more independent than ever before; they didn’t have to rely on traditional convention and began to earn their own money and also set new trends. They wore short skirts and made the short ‘bob’ hairstyle all the rage. With respect to the world of luxury watches, women were instrumental – unlike the majority of men at the time who resisted the wristwatch, not wanting to abandon the traditional pocket watch. For hundreds of years, bracelets were considered an eminently female attribute. To wear a watch on a gold chain in one's vest pocket, on the other hand, was the mark of a man. But women in the 20s were quick to see the advantages in wearing a watch on the wrist. In historical terms they could be described as ‘wristwatch pioneers’. Glashütte