Backes & Strauss, the world’s oldest diamond company, joins forces with About Timepieces to unveil the W1 Anthracite Limited Edition — a collector-inspired reinterpretation of the original W1, featuring an elegant anthracite dial, hand-polished details, and a manually wound movement.

In this episode of the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with Vartkess Knadjian, CEO of Backes & Strauss, to uncover the rich heritage of British watchmaking and the evolution of the luxury diamond watch industry…

In collaboration with About Timepieces, Backes & Strauss released the new W1 Anthracite edition from the W1 collection. The anthracite dial colour was also chosen for its understated classic finish and quiet depth under changing light.

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…

Backes & Strauss had the pleasure of participating in this year's World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH)…

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…