Watchmaker Suleman Qureshi brings Dubai experience to Michigan role

Certified watchmaker Suleman Qureshi has moved from Dubai’s luxury-watch market to Tapper’s Jewelry in Michigan, where he now works as a Rolex Certified Watchmaker. His career spans more than 18 years in the UAE, training with Swiss brands and managing large service teams before relocating to the United States in 2025.

Why it matters: - Suleman Qureshi’s move shows how highly specialized Swiss watchmaking skills can transfer across luxury markets in the Middle East and the U.S. - His background combines hands-on repair work, technical management and manufacturer training, which is a rare mix in watch servicing. - Tapper’s Jewelry gains a watchmaker with long experience in high-volume, brand-sensitive service operations.

What happened: - Qureshi relocated to the United States in July 2025 after more than 18 years of professional experience in the United Arab Emirates. - He joined Tapper’s Jewelry in Michigan as a Rolex Certified Watchmaker. - The new role keeps Qureshi in a Rolex-authorized retail and service environment.

The details: - Qureshi built much of his career in Dubai’s luxury-watch sector. - He worked at Swiss Watch Services, part of the Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons organization, and advanced into a senior technical position. - His responsibilities included service operations, technical team support and work on luxury Swiss timepieces. - Qureshi supervised a service team of 37 watchmakers, five polishers, three estimators and two quality-control specialists. - He helped introduce electronic service estimation procedures. - He received the Star of Seddiqi Award in 2012. - Qureshi later joined Momentum in Dubai International Financial Centre and served as Technical Manager from 2016 to 2025. - That job combined technical watchmaking, service management, customer support and oversight of complex repairs. - His manufacturer training includes Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Chopard. - Rolex training included advanced chronograph work. - Audemars Piguet and Chopard training covered specialized mechanical calibers and servicing techniques. - Qureshi earned an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Gloucestershire in 2023. - In Michigan, Qureshi’s duties include mechanical watch diagnosis, complete and partial servicing, technical assessments and quality-focused service procedures. - He also works within applicable manufacturer requirements. - Qureshi’s LinkedIn profile is available here.

Between the lines: - Qureshi’s career highlights a common pattern in luxury watchmaking: technical excellence matters, but service leadership matters too. - His move from Dubai to Michigan also suggests that premium watch service talent can be valuable in markets far outside the traditional Swiss and Gulf hubs. - The combination of workshop expertise and management training likely strengthens his fit for a U.S. luxury retail service setting.

What’s next: - Qureshi said he will continue focusing on professional development, careful mechanical servicing and learning in the U.S. market. - His experience in the Middle East is now being applied to American customer expectations and service standards. - The next phase of his career will likely center on sustaining Rolex-level service quality while adapting to the Michigan market.

The bottom line: - Qureshi’s career path shows how deep technical training, team leadership and brand-specific expertise can translate across international luxury-watch markets.