The Eclipse II By Beda’a Ushers A New Dawn

When Beda’a’s Eclipse was first released, it disappeared almost instantly 200 pieces gone in just three hours, leaving thousands still hoping for a chance. That moment of rapid success set the tone for what Beda’a would represent: bold ideas, poetic design, and a willingness to challenge tradition. Now, that promise continues with the Eclipse II an evolution in every sense, one that carries forward the story while deepening its cosmic roots.

At the heart of Eclipse II lies a movement created around a custom-designed module, one that captures the spirit of Beda’a and marks a pivotal chapter for the young Maison. This is not merely a new model it’s a statement of intent, an affirmation of the brand’s horological identity. It furthers the celestial narrative, drawing on the timeless link between astronomy and timekeeping. After all, the very act of measuring time began with humanity’s awe of the stars.

True to Beda’a’s philosophy, design leads everything. Eclipse II orchestrates a refined balance between geometric clarity and flowing form. A single vertical axis connects three key elements: the off-centered hour and minute display at 12 o’clock, a standalone small seconds subdial, and a crown placed at 6 o’clock. This unconventional configuration is rare in high horology, but for Beda’a, it’s a natural expression of their devotion to alignment, both visually and conceptually.

The case, notably round, stands out as a departure for a brand known for shaped cases. Inside it, two dials are woven together to create an elegant figure-eight, a form rich in symbolism and perfectly symmetrical. The crescents within are decorated with a distinctive linear finish that subtly challenges Swiss design norms, presenting an aesthetic that feels both modern and reverent.

The dial itself becomes a stage for storytelling. Polished and satin-finished cream motifs reflect light like desert sun on stone, while aventurine counters for hours and minutes sparkle with a night-sky effect, capturing the vastness of space. At 6 o’clock, the spear-shaped seconds hand sweeps across a textured circular counter, its finish reminiscent of the windblown sands of Qatar’s desert. The dreamlike scale of Doha’s landscape is never far from this watch it lingers in the spirit of its design, quiet but ever-present.

But Eclipse II isn’t just beautiful—it’s Beda’a’s interpretation of time: technical, precise, and deeply poetic. It doesn’t simply tell time; it offers perspective. It invites contemplation. Beda’a calls it “The First Complication,” and while the name hints at technical achievement, it also speaks to vision. Listening to collectors, the brand has refined the Eclipse II’s complexity while resisting the temptation of steep price hikes. That approach is reflected in the construction of the movement. The base is the reliable Sellita SW300, already familiar from Eclipse I, now elevated with a specially developed module from Dubois Depraz a name revered in the Vallée de Joux since 1901. Known for its expertise in complications, the atelier brought the technical depth Beda’a needed to create a piece just 37 mm in diameter and only 9.5 mm thick. That level of balance between form, function, and comfort is not easy to achieve, but Eclipse II does so with elegance.

The celestial theme carries through to the reverse side of the watch, where an openworked rotor spins in quiet motion. Eight three-dimensional blades are satin-finished in a radiant motif, each centered by Beda’a’s stylized “B”. The polished emblems, set against a laser-sandblasted background, echo the careful contrast seen on the case. More than just a functional element, this rotor is sculpted like a piece of kinetic art refined, intentional, and full of character.

Though Eclipse II is not a limited edition in the traditional sense, Beda’a will produce only 100 pieces per year. This measured approach ensures that each timepiece maintains its sense of exclusivity, while allowing the brand to grow sustainably and remain accessible to those who truly appreciate its vision. Eclipse II doesn’t aim to fit into the mold of contemporary watchmaking it carves its own space, one where storytelling and design integrity meet.