Kerbedanz and 10Ten Labs: Two Saudi-Exclusive Editions for Riyadh

Kerbedanz partners with 10Ten Labs in Saudi Arabia, unveiling two exclusive editions at Timeology Nights 2026 in Riyadh. Prices from CHF 34,000.

A Closer Look

• Two case references, two distinct dials: the 65’27” Khozama pairs a 38mm Grade 5 titanium case with a natural Charoite stone dial, while the MAXSPOR GR8 41mm Wahaj introduces a salmon guilloché surface to the larger 41×50mm chronograph architecture — each dial an exclusive 10Ten Labs commission not available through any other retailer.
• Both editions were announced on 12 October 2026 at Timeology Nights 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, marking Kerbedanz’s formal retail entry into Saudi Arabia.
• Prices are set at CHF 34,000 (Khozama) and CHF 38,000 (Wahaj), excluding taxes, available exclusively through 10Ten Labs in Riyadh.
• Eastern Arabic-Indic numerals appear on both dials, grounding each piece in the cultural context for which it was designed.

Design & Character

Announced at Timeology Nights 2026 in Riyadh, the two editions share a Grade 5 titanium case construction but diverge completely in visual register. The Khozama takes its name from the Arabic word associated with lavender: its Charoite stone dial shifts between violet, lavender and deep purple depending on the light, and no two examples are identical given the mineral’s natural variation. The Wahaj — Arabic for radiance — responds to light differently, through the rhythm of its guilloché surface, whose salmon tones shift toward copper and rose as the dial moves.

Eastern Arabic-Indic numerals appear on both dials, an explicit reference to Saudi cultural identity. On the Khozama, a Breguet-style minute hand aligns above the hour marker and reveals its full position every 65 minutes and 27 seconds — the formal expression of the collection’s concentric rotating hour indication. On the Wahaj, the dial is open-worked, exposing the special balance wheel reversed to the dial side.

Movement & Materials

The Khozama runs on the automatic KRB10 A calibre, 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour. The Wahaj carries the KRB14-2, a 343-component automatic monopusher chronograph with 30-minute counter, 33 jewels, 48-hour power reserve, also at 28,800 vph. Water resistance on the Wahaj reaches 50 metres. The Khozama offers a choice of rubber or alligator leather strap with a Grade 5 titanium medallion buckle; the Wahaj ships on rubber with a titanium deployant and an interchangeable system.

The Partnership

10Ten Labs was founded in Riyadh in 2021 by Khaled Zainalabedin, entrepreneur and watch collector, as a destination for independent watchmaking in the Kingdom. The agreement with Kerbedanz — whose Neuchâtel-based Maison was founded in 2011 by Kalust Zorik and Aram Petrosyan — positions 10Ten Labs as the official Saudi retailer for the brand. Vahé Vartzbed, CEO of Kerbedanz, described the connection as immediate: “Saudi Arabia has become an increasingly important and sophisticated market for independent watchmaking, driven by collectors with genuine knowledge, curiosity and passion.”

For the Collector

Neither piece is a standard production reference. Both carry a limited-edition designation, are dedicated exclusively to 10Ten Labs, and bear dials that cannot be sourced elsewhere. For collectors in Riyadh seeking pieces with a direct cultural anchor alongside Swiss mechanical substance, Khozama and Wahaj address that demand with specificity rather than gesture.

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