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.