The Beda’a Eclipse Qatar Limited Edition takes the already distinctive Eclipse concept and filters it through the rich chromatics and script of Qatar, resulting in a compact, architectural object that feels purpose-built rather than adapted. Limited to just 50 pieces and sold exclusively online, it speaks directly to collectors who follow the brand’s evolution and want the most expressive version of its flagship design.
Dial and display
The dial architecture remains the core attraction: a three‑dimensional, multi‑level construction dominated by the so‑called celestial shield, a steel cover that hovers just beneath the sapphire crystal and hides most of the dial while framing the indications. Time is displayed through a sweeping hour aperture with Eastern‑Arabic numerals, a peripheral floating minutes scale and a discrete 10‑second indicator, all arranged to exploit the depth of the dial rather than sitting flat on a plate. In this Qatar Limited Edition, the traditional blue accent colour gives way to a deep maroon, echoing the national flag and shifting the mood from cool futurism to something warmer and more ceremonial. The shield and surrounding elements feature contrasting frosted surfaces and polished accents, creating a refined play of light that changes with the angle of the wrist and underscores the sculptural intent of the design.
Movement and finishing
Under the dial, Beda’a relies on the Sellita SW300, a slim automatic calibre that allows the overall case height to remain at 8.1 mm while still delivering a 56‑hour power reserve at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement is visible through a sapphire back, and for this edition the open rotor is finished in maroon, visually tying the mechanics to the national‑day theme while highlighting the oscillating mass as a design feature rather than something to hide. Technically, the SW300 architecture mirrors the proven ETA 2892 layout with 25 jewels, central seconds and ball‑bearing rotor, a configuration that has earned its reputation for stability and ease of service across the industry. While the brand focuses less on higher end flourishes and more on clean industrial execution, the contrast between the straight‑grained bridges, sharply defined edges and coloured rotor gives the movement side a contemporary, functional character that fits the watch’s design language.
Case construction and wearability
The Eclipse case measures 37 mm in diameter and 8.1 mm in height, cut from 904L stainless steel, a material chosen for its corrosion resistance and ability to take a bright polish. The mid‑case is slightly concave, a subtle gesture that visually slims the profile and creates a tension line for the separately manufactured lugs, which are individually finished and fixed to the case via hidden screws. This modular lug construction is not just an aesthetic flourish: it gives the watch a crisp transition between brushed and polished surfaces and helps the case sit securely on a range of wrist sizes despite the compact diameter. Sapphire crystals front and back, 3 ATM water‑resistance and an alligator strap secured by a pin buckle round off the specification, anchoring the watch firmly in the dress‑contemporary segment rather than any kind of sports‑watch category.
Closing thoughts
In this maroon‑accented limited run, the Eclipse concept gains a more explicit cultural narrative without losing the restrained, architectural design that saw the model recognised in the GPHG Challenge category. At 2,700 CHF before taxes, with a Swiss‑made automatic movement, a 3D dial and a sophisticated case construction in 904L steel, the Beda’a Eclipse Qatar Limited Edition positions itself as an articulate, design‑driven proposition for collectors who want contemporary independent watchmaking with a clear sense of place and identity.
