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From Kuwait We Begin | من الكويت نبدأ (Limited Edition of 50)
499.000 KD
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On the second of August, Kuwait does not celebrate. It remembers — a day that wounded the country, and the same day that belongs to its heroes: those who were lost, and those still among us.
This is the first Arabic edition in William Wood's history — the only watchmaker in the world building timepieces from decommissioned firefighting material, and a house whose every release has been a salute to those who stand in the front line. Smiths has been its first partner in the Arab world for five years. That a Kuwaiti company should be the one to bring this piece home felt inevitable.
It takes the form of a diver because Kuwait is a country of sea and pearl-diving — and because the sea teaches what this people already know: patience, a long breath, and the certainty of surfacing again. The mirror-silver dial is heat-treated to graduate from the blue of the sea below to the clarity of the sky above, ringed by applied Arabic numerals in sunburst blue. At its centre sits the Kuwaiti boom — the dhow once carried on the nation's currency — with the word الكويت engraved and gilded at its heart.
The crown holds brass stamped from a retired firefighter's helmet. The strap is cut from genuine upcycled fire hose. Nothing on this watch sits far from the story it tells.
Fifty pieces. Not simply a watch for the wrist — something to carry.
Caseback commemorative coin — after the words of the late Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah: "From Kuwait we begin, and to Kuwait we return."
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Case Size | 40.5 mm |
| Lug Width | 20 mm |
| Movement | Seiko NH35, Japanese Automatic |
| Power Reserve | ~41 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100 m |
| Dial | Mirror-finish silver, heat-treated gradient — sea blue to sky |
| Dial Motif | Kuwaiti boom dhow (as on the former national currency), with "الكويت" engraved & gilded |
| Numerals | Applied Arabic numerals, sunburst blue |
| Crystal | Domed sapphire, anti-reflective |
| Crown | Brass stamped from a decommissioned firefighter's helmet |
| Bezel | Arabic numerals |
| Strap | Genuine upcycled fire hose |
| Caseback | Engraved commemorative coin |
| Edition | Limited to 50 pieces |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Delivery | In stock — ready to ship |
Worn, then reviewed
Excellent communication.
Amazing dial design and edition.
Really happy with my purchase and looking fwd to receiving the corresponding rubber strap when available at Smiths Boutique.
Dr S
Qatar
It is a beautiful piece. It feels great on the wrist. Love the dial colors and how it looks in natural light. The boom ship design is crisp, with sharp details. Absolutely worth it
I absolutely love this watch ❤️
It’s even more beautiful in person, and the quality is excellent .
Excellent watch beautiful reliable and everyone asked me about it
Fits my hand perfectly
A classy timepiece
piece of art
ساعة جميلة وعملية للبس اليومي خفيفه وماتحس فيها وودي لو بس اخترتوا لومن اقوى في الاضائة لخطوط ارتفاعات الارض الكنتورية
قطعه فنيه جميله شكراً سميث بوتيك
رائعه وممتازه
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