Marya Ali was born in Dubai, and her career path may have been a personal choice or a coincidence.
She is 25 years old and currently based in London, working in management for luxury watches. She started her career in Dubai.
I was born and raised in Dubai, a city of wealth and luxury, and my family has always been a fan of luxury goods.The female relatives and friends around me are always keen on buying various brand-name handbags, and these handbags are just a part of their lives.However, I am not interested in these luxury goods, on the contrary, I am passionate about the watches that men discuss.I always enjoy hanging out with my male friends and family, listening to them discuss and show off their latest watches.In the process, I gradually developed a strong interest in watches.I started researching the manufacturing process, materials and design of watches, and learned about their historical and cultural background.I gradually became a watch collector and enthusiast and started experimenting with making my own watches.The precision craftsmanship and high level of technical sophistication required to make a watch fascinates me even more.I spent a lot of time and effort learning how to make watches and gradually mastered the skill.I create many unique watch designs and incorporate my love for my family and luxury brands into my pieces.While living in Dubai, I met many watch manufacturers and dealers who also became interested in my work.I gradually became a valued client of theirs and began creating a publicity and promotion plan for my work.My work has been shown around the world and I have received many awards and honors.My love for watches has become a very important part of my life.I will constantly strive for excellence and refinement, both in my daily life and in my creations.I believe that this spirit will always inspire me to continue to pursue higher standards and better quality in my future creations and life.
Originally from Syria, Maria grew up in Dubai and graduated from Al Nahda International School in Abu Dhabi.Later, she entered the University of Sharjah to study architectural engineering.
Three years ago, though, fate gave Maria a different path when she traveled to England to visit her sisters.She loved clocks and a friend told her about a position opening for a watchmaker's assistant.Thus, Maria's watchmaking career began.
In her opinion, she now has the opportunity to come into contact with the most unique and precious watches in the world every day.The prices of these watches vary greatly, from £8000 to £50. “I learned a lot of techniques and craftsmanship while working with professional watchmakers.”
Maria was very aware that her environment was a male-dominated "fortress", so she worked particularly hard to learn relevant knowledge and be fully prepared for her job.
In early 2022, Emily Johnson, a young woman in London, England, founded Love Luxury in Knightsbridge, a watch store dedicated to providing unique quality and design to top watch enthusiasts around the world.Today, the store has expanded into Dubai and has become the first choice for many luxury goods lovers.As a second-hand designer boutique, Love Luxury has become synonymous with many of the world's top watches for its exceptional quality and taste.The store often displays a variety of exquisite and unique watches, including Rolex, Omega, Cartier and other brands.Not only are these watches of high quality and design, they are also carefully selected and restored to ensure they will last for a long time.There are many types of watches in the store, including mechanical watches, quartz watches, smart watches, etc.In order to meet the needs of customers, Love Luxury offers a variety of different watch sizes and styles, allowing every customer to choose a watch that suits them.In addition, the professional repair team in the store can also provide customers with various maintenance and repair services to ensure that their watches are always in the best condition.For Emily Johnson, creating Love Luxury was not just about running a watch store, but also about promoting and sharing her love for luxury quality and design.She firmly believes that everyone should have their own luxury goods, and by sharing these qualities and designs, more people can feel their value and beauty. Love Luxury is not only a watch store, but also a luxury brand about quality, design and service.It is committed to creating a pure and high-end communication platform for global luxury goods lovers, so that every customer can find their own luxury goods here.
Maria said that the market demand for these classic luxury goods is growing. "I love this industry. The people I meet in the store are very friendly, and some are even collectors from China and the United States. It is not uncommon for them to come directly to our store after getting off the plane, choose a watch, and then take a 10-hour flight home! Each watch has a unique story, and no two watches are exactly the same." In addition to these collectors, Maria often receives watch fans from all over the world. These watch fans are full of love for classic luxury goods. They come not only to see watches, but also to explore this industry. "I have learned a lot in this industry. I have learned about the history, culture and craftsmanship of many classic luxury brands, which makes me love this industry even more." For these collectors of classic luxury goods, watches are not just a consumer product, but also a symbol of status. They believe that watches are works of art with collectible value and assets that can increase in value over time. "In this industry, I have met many like-minded people. We share the love of classic luxury goods and discuss their history and culture, which makes me happy." However, for some consumers, buying these classic luxury goods may seem a bit far away. Maria also understands this feeling. "The price is indeed a bit high, but watches are high-quality goods and their service life is also long. If you own a classic luxury watch, you can enjoy the glory and taste they bring forever." Maria believes that the market demand for these classic luxury goods is growing, and she also hopes that more people can understand their value and beauty.
She said her clients are mainly high-income, high-net-worth individuals, including sports stars and celebrities.
However, in today's world where people can easily access time zone information around the world using their mobile phones anytime and anywhere, how much practical use do watches (especially second-hand watches) still have?
Watches may no longer be a must-have, but they are always a necessity. Luxury watches are more than just a fashion accessory, they have multiple uses. Luxury watches can be used as an investment, appreciating over time and becoming an asset. Luxury watches can also be used as heirlooms, passed down through the family and passed down through the years. Luxury watches can also be a precious gift for special occasions, giving the other person a sense of dignity and gratitude. Luxury watches are also a symbol of status, and can be matched with other jewelry and accessories to make clothing more luxurious. The second-hand watch market has also become busier. More and more people are aware of the precious value of luxury watches and want to get one, whether because they want to appreciate in value or because they like its appearance, they will choose to look for it in the second-hand watch market. In this market, people can spend less money to buy a high-quality luxury watch, and can buy a watch with a long history and good quality. Watches are not only a fashion accessory, but also an indispensable item in people's lives. Whether it is an investment, heirloom or as a precious gift, luxury watches have multiple uses and are also a symbol of status. At the same time, the second-hand watch market has become busier because of the precious value of luxury watches.
There are some brands that are easier for newbies to get started with, they are relatively more accessible and not too expensive.My advice is to avoid trends and refuse to blindly follow them.Because in a few quarters, you may find that there are no buyers left.
Regarding how to identify the authenticity of a watch, Maria admitted: "Currently, we do not have a foolproof way to identify fake watches. But through professional identification services, we can identify whether the watch is authentic. Of course, there are also some relatively quick methods , such as judging by the weight of a watch.”
I wear watches every day, so I know the approximate weight of a certain model from a certain brand.I am also familiar with the mechanical structure of watches and will check every component. However, some people’s watches may be fake and the screws inside are simulated.Although the small parts in a watch are insignificant, their value can be very high.
