Posts in London
The Royal Event with HRH Princess Michael Of Kent

At the event, Backes & Strauss launched their new Vitesse Collection. These beautifully crafted watches are the result of a collaboration with HRH Princess Michael of Kent…

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Diamonds Explained by Backes & Strauss

Over the last few decades the 4Cs have become the universal language to grade a diamond based on its uniqueness and rarity. The 4Cs include the Cut, the Colour, the Clarity and the Carat…

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Backes & Strauss Announces ‘The Vitesse Collection’ in Collaboration with HRH Princess Michael Of Kent

Backes & Strauss is delighted to announce the upcoming release of The Vitesse Collection of watches in collaboration with Her Royal Highness (HRH) Princess Michael of Kent…

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Backes & Strauss will always remember David Lee

Sadly, David Lee, formerly Managing Director of Backes & Strauss in London for many years, passed away on the 4th of July 2020.…

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A Piece of Your Time: What Does It Mean to Gift a Woman a Watch?

Gifts say a lot about the giver and the receiver, and this is never more true than in the case of a luxury watch. Find out what he means with this present…

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Christmas in London

When not attending Christmas carols in the warmth of St Martin-in-the-fields right by Trafalgar Square or sitting by a crackling fireplace at home watching holiday classics like…

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Our Favourite Restaurants in Mayfair

These restaurants are vivid examples of each unique setting, which be found at the House of Backes & Strauss in Mayfair, the home of the most perfect luxury diamond watches.

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The Fine Line Between Watchmaking and Art

Watchmaking and art have much in common, the necessity of perfection, the ultimate of sentimental expressions and the opportunity to become a cornerstone for the works after.

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Autumn’s Gold Rush

A key essence of this colour is the inimitable contrast it creates with everything surrounding it. At Backes & Strauss, we have personified this element with our exclusive range of black stainless-steel watches.

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