Kerbedanz partners with Ahmed Seddiqi in the UAE and launches the MAXIMA GR8 39mm white ceramic baguette diamond edition — 28 pieces, CHF 220,000.
Quick Take
- 88 baguette-cut VVS1 diamonds totalling 6.54 carats, set across the Grade 5 titanium bezel and crown of a 39 mm white ceramic case — this edition marks a precise meeting of jewellery craft and contemporary tourbillon architecture.
- Limited to 28 pieces worldwide, priced at CHF 220,000 excluding taxes.
- Unveiled at Mavericks of Time 2026 in Abu Dhabi, marking the official launch of Kerbedanz’s partnership with Ahmed Seddiqi in the UAE.
- Powered by the automatic KRB-13 calibre with a one-minute central flying tourbillon, 233 components and 65 hours of power reserve.
Design & Mechanics
At Abu Dhabi’s Mavericks of Time 2026, Kerbedanz placed a 39 mm white ceramic case at the centre of its most jewellery-intensive MAXIMA GR8 to date. The ceramic provides the luminous ground; a Grade 5 titanium bezel set with 70 baguette-cut diamonds and a titanium crown set with a further 18 form the perimeter. Totalling 88 stones in VVS1 quality across 6.54 carats, the setting was conceived as an architectural extension rather than surface ornament — each line of diamonds follows the case geometry with no departure from the watch’s graphic vocabulary.
Movement & Materials
Setting baguette diamonds into titanium is a recognised technical difficulty: the material’s hardness and low ductility leave gem-setters with far narrower tolerances than gold allows. Baguette stones compound this pressure, because their rectangular geometry demands exact parallel alignment across every seat. The KRB-13 calibre beneath the openworked, hand-decorated dial operates at 28,800 vph, draws on two barrels in parallel for a 65-hour reserve, and keeps its one-minute central flying tourbillon in unobstructed view at the centre of the dial. Hours and minutes are indicated peripherally, leaving the tourbillon as the sole occupant of that space.
Market Position
Ahmed Seddiqi, established in the UAE in 1950, becomes the authorised retail partner for this edition in the region. Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, CEO of Kerbedanz‘s new partner, cited the brand’s commitment to craft and horological independence as the basis for the agreement. With 28 allocations distributed worldwide, retail access will be closely managed.
Why Collectors Care
The combination of a white ceramic case, Grade 5 titanium gem-setting in a non-precious metal and a central flying tourbillon in 28 examples positions this edition at the precise intersection of technical rarity and jewellery ambition. For collectors in the UAE and across the Middle East, the Ahmed Seddiqi partnership provides direct access to a piece that, until now, would have required approaching the Neuchâtel maison independently.
| Movement | Automatic KRB-13, central flying tourbillon, 233 components, 32 jewels, 28,800 vph, 65-hour power reserve (two barrels in parallel) |
| Case size | 39 mm |
| Case material | White ceramic; Grade 5 titanium bezel and crown set with 88 baguette-cut VVS1 diamonds (6.54 ct); domed sapphire crystal, double-sided anti-reflective |
| Dial | Openworked, exclusively designed, manufactured and hand-decorated by Kerbedanz |
| Strap | Rubber with titanium deployant buckle, interchangeable system |
| Water resistance | 50 metres |
| Price | CHF 220,000 excluding taxes |
| Availability | Ahmed Seddiqi, UAE; 28 pieces allocated worldwide |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pieces of the Kerbedanz MAXIMA GR8 baguette diamond edition are available?
Only 28 pieces are allocated worldwide, making this one of the rarest expressions in the MAXIMA GR8 collection.
What is the price of the Kerbedanz MAXIMA GR8 baguette diamond edition?
The recommended retail price is CHF 220,000 excluding taxes.
Is the Kerbedanz MAXIMA GR8 baguette diamond edition available in the UAE?
The edition is available through Ahmed Seddiqi in the UAE, following Kerbedanz's new partnership announced at Mavericks of Time 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
What makes the baguette diamond setting on this Kerbedanz technically challenging?
The 88 baguette-cut diamonds are set directly onto Grade 5 titanium, a material significantly harder and less malleable than gold, requiring exceptional precision to align each stone's linear geometry across the bezel and crown.
What movement powers the MAXIMA GR8 baguette diamond edition?
The watch is powered by the automatic KRB-13 calibre, featuring a central flying tourbillon, 233 components, 32 jewels, and a 65-hour power reserve via two barrels mounted in parallel.
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