Watch: Emirates employee gets luxury watch for 20 years of service, & his "cute" reaction is going viral

Twenty years of loyalty, hard work, and service, how do you celebrate it? For one Emirates employee, the answer came in the form of an elegant Omega wristwatch. A video capturing his reaction as he unboxed the gift has gone viral, leaving the internet divided on whether the gesture was grand or underwhelming.

The short clip shows the employee carefully pulling out a bright orange bag given to him by the airline. Inside, he found a polished box, which held a shining Omega Constellation wristwatch. His smile said it all, a mix of pride, joy, and gratitude after two decades of service.

Why an Omega Watch?

Emirates isn’t just known for luxury in the skies, private suites, fine dining, and spa-like bathrooms, it also offers its staff a range of perks. Apart from tax-free salaries and discounted tickets, completing 20 years with the airline comes with something extra: a classic Omega timepiece and a certificate personally signed by the chairman, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

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The Internet Reacts

As the video spread across Instagram, millions watched and shared their views. Some felt the airline could have done more.

“Two decades of service and just a watch? That’s disappointing,” one user commented.

Another added, “A gold Rolex would’ve been more fitting.”

But others defended the airline’s choice.

“That watch is worth over 10,000 dirhams. Plus, Emirates gives huge bonuses and perks every year,” a supporter wrote.

Another explained, “Every 20-year employee gets to pick, and most choose Omega.”

Whether the watch was seen as generous or not enough, one thing is clear, the moment captured on camera was about more than just a gift.