A Blog to Watch 2025 - The Flyback: Watch Releases
Welcome, welcome, welcome! It’s another edition of the biweekly horological extravaganza that is The Flyback! And what a roundup we’ve got for you this time. A Backes and Strauss unapologetically covered in a rainbow of gems, two Studio Underd0gs inspired by food, a Swatch inspired by a very specific kind of plant, and some stuff from Zenith and Breguet. Let’s not tarry too much, then. Enjoy this quintet of new watches and let us know in the comments what other recent releases caught your eye!
Backes and Strauss Ballerina Color Cascade
One of my favorite tags we use at ABTW is “Watches Dripping with Diamonds.” It’s our catchall for any watch that’s overloaded with gemstones (diamonds or otherwise), and the watches are always wild because there’s no such thing as restraint when you’re putting carats and carats of gems on a watch. The more, the better. This blinged-out Backes & Strauss masterpiece has 1,301 diamonds and multicolored sapphires totaling 18.95 carats. The watch is an expansion of the existing Ballerina series, which is all jewel-encrusted (pink, red, and blue), but this one goes well beyond those monotone models. The watch measures 33mm with a handwound movement, and from the renders, it may actually be legible. Say it with me, now: Cuh-loor Cass-cahhhd. Priced at CHF 138,480. More at Backes and Strauss.
Many of your limited-edition timepieces, such as The Ranthambore Reserve, feel deeply narrative-driven…
The House of Rose presents The Ranthambore Reserve, a five-piece limited-edition timepiece created with Backes & Strauss…
The House of Rose unveils The Ranthambore Reserve, a five-piece limited-edition timepiece created with Backes & Strauss…
Backes & Strauss, the world’s oldest diamond company, joins forces with About Timepieces to unveil the W1 Anthracite…
In this episode of the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with Vartkess Knadjian…
In collaboration with About Timepieces, Backes & Strauss released the new W1 Anthracite edition from the W1 collection…
That journey is now immortalised in Backes & Strauss's latest creation: the Namib Queen of Hearts, a spectacular tribute to love, rarity, and responsible luxury made possible through the expert sourcing of Diamwill of Antwerp, a trusted and long-time client of Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd (NAMDIA).
One of my favorite tags we use at ABTW is “Watches Dripping with Diamonds.” It’s our catchall for any watch that’s overloaded with gemstones (diamonds or otherwise), and the watches are always wild because there’s no such thing as restraint when you’re putting carats and carats of gems on a watch.
Adorned with sparkling Namibian Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds, the new Backes & Strauss Namib Queen of Hearts watch takes inspiration from the sands of the Namib Desert.
On a basic level, the Backes & Strauss Berkeley W1 AM is a thin steel watch with a distinctive case, matching bracelet, and straightforward wearing experience.
Backes & Strauss has teamed up with menswear brand Azat Mard to produce a watch that celebrates both British and Armenian heritage.
Backes & Strauss has made a unique version of its W1 AM watch that will be auctioned for charity at this year’s WatchPro Salon in London...
Telling time is not a watch’s only job. When a timepiece is aesthetically pleasing, it becomes hand jewelry and instantly elevates a forearm to a style hotspot…
Backes & Strauss, the world’s oldest diamond company, is thrilled to announce the recent visit of CEO Vartkess Knadjian to Japan…
Big brand watchmakers and auction houses alike are finding that customers want bold statement pieces as well as high complications…
At the heart of Backes & Strauss philosophy is a deep-seated reverence for diamonds. Unlike traditional horology Maisons, Backes & Strauss places the diamond at the forefront of its creations…
There’s something undeniably alluring about wearing a piece of timeless luxury on your wrist. Backes & Strauss, with over 200 years of heritage as a diamond company, has masterfully created watches…
The new tourbillon is adorned with Backes & Strauss’ distinctive arrow motif, drawing inspiration from the Hearts & Arrows pattern seen when examining an Ideal Cut diamond through a special loupe…
The newly released Backes & Strauss Berkeley King Titan watch boasts a custom tourbillon, prominently displayed through the cutaway dial. This exceptional complication watch…
The much-anticipated day for Mexican and Latin American collectors is finally here. More than 40 brands will take part in the 17th Salón…
The 17th edition of SIAR will bring together more than 40 brands at The St. Regis Mexico City, from October 17 to 19. One of the most anticipated moments for fine watchmaking collectors has arrived: SIAR 2023 ...
The London timepiece house Backes and Strauss, founded in 1789, continues to set a mark for spectacular watches. Its mastery of assembling, then shaping precious gemstone creations…
The British Alliance of Watch and Clock Makers will be hosting the inaugural British Watchmaker’s Day event In March 2024 showcasing the amazing work of more than 30 British watchmaking brands..…
In an exclusive partnership, Backes & Strauss proudly introduces the Queen of Hearts Peridot luxury ladies’ watch, featuring Fuli’s finest peridot .…
Backes & Strauss teams with British jeweler Theo Fennell to create the colorful Regent Theo Fennell Rainbow, an oval watch that places Fennell’s dynamic…
Backes & Strauss had the pleasure of participating in this year's World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH)…