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“These holy places are at the heart of the faith, and
it is extremely important to dedicate the greatest attention to depicting them
faithfully. The gentle nature of miniature painting on mother-of-pearl proved
ideal when it came to reproducing the unique resonance of these unique
pilgrimage destinations,” is how Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO and Creative Director
of Louis Moinet, proudly summed up the watchmaker’s approach.
This artistic creation lights up the watch, towering
above the tourbillon. The artist poured all her heart into reproducing the
unique characteristics of the Mosques, her singular touch bringing them to
life. This involved her developing a special technique, calling for both
patience and meticulousness, the most impactful result of which is to make the
successive coats of paint appear particularly light. The final outcome is an
unrivalled artistic, artisanal masterpiece.
The white gold case has been set with 56 best quality
baguette diamonds. Al-Masjid Al-Haram is a unique timepiece; Al-Masjid Al-Nabawī
is another. The sale price of each of these pieces, redolent with heritage
value, has been set at CHF 825,500.00.
“The Islamic Collection”
by Louis Moinet
Louis Moinet has produced a set of five artistic
watches, each a unique piece, designed to show off the artistic beauty of the
Arab world by depicting its most beautiful Mosques. The “Islamic Collection” features
the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Al-Masjid An-Nabawī in Medina, Al-Masjid
Al-Haram in Mecca, Al-Masjid Al-Aqṣā in Al-Quds, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque
in Abu Dhabi.
About Al-Masjid Al-Haram
The Sacred Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the
largest mosque in the world and the most holy place in Islam. It surrounds the
Kaaba, the most important sanctuary, where the black stone is set, worn smooth
by the touch of the hands of millions of venerating pilgrims.
About Al-Masjid Al-Nabawī
Also known as the Prophet’s Mosque, this is considered
to be the most holy mosque of Islam after Al-Masjid Al-Haram. Originally built
during the Hegira of Muhammad and his companions to
Medina, it was extended by subsequent caliphs.
