Pankaj Khimji, Director, Khimji Ramdas, proved to be a persuasive auctioneer as he helped raise RO 46,699 for an exclusively designed special edition timepiece, created from the Chopard design studio, at a charity auction event held at The Chedi Muscat on November 11, 2013. This combined initiative of the Khimji’s Watches and Chopard leadership team resulted in the creation of a bespoke Happy Sport timepiece for Oman for the purpose of raising funds for a well-deserved community program.
The Chopard Happy Sport special edition timepiece, which is unique and only one of its kind, has a beautifully handcrafted engraved Omani Khanjar in white gold and moving diamond, emerald, and ruby elements, representing Oman’s national colors. The marvel of this design is that all elements – that is the Khanjar and the three gems – move freely on the watch dial surface, the hallmark of the Happy Sport design. The back of the watch is specially engraved with the name of the Association for the Welfare of Handicapped Children as a lasting tribute to the purpose for which this unique timepiece was crafted.
Dr. Mohammed Redha Bin Hassan Bin Suleiman, Chairman of the Association for the Welfare of the Handicapped Children remarks, “We are delighted that the event was such a success. We value our continuing relationship with Chopard and Khimji’s Watches. The children will truly benefit from more patronage and we thank all those involved.”
Anil Khimji, Director, Khimji Ramdas adds, “The cause of the Association for the Welfare of the Handicapped has always been close to us. Creating a bespoke special edition timepiece to be auctioned at an exclusive event helped us raise a meaningful amount to this cause. I would like to thank Chopard and all our well wishers in making this event a success.”
About the Association for the Welfare of Handicapped Children:
The Association for the Welfare of the Handicapped Children has 9 centres for the welfare and rehabilitation of handicapped children and free services are provided. The children are educated and equipped with behavioral skills and are encouraged to develop their talent through ongoing programs.
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