There are few flashier odes to excess in this world than the not-so-humble diamond. Sure, diamonds in watches are nothing new, particularly for women's pieces, but in the last few years there's been an explosion in everything…

Inspired by HRH’s lifelong passion and knowledge for the plight of Cheetah’s across the African continent, these exclusive watches show Backes & Strauss at its creative best .…

Of its many collaborative collections, the one that captured our attention were the exquisite range of timepieces such as the Backes & Strauss x Gemfields Miss Victoria Emerald Green …

Backes & Strauss began in 1789 when Mr. Backes registered as a goldsmith in Hanau, Germany. The business prospered and in 1814 his son moved to London to …

Backes & Strauss announced last week it is teaming up with Lux Afrique Boutique, first luxury online shopping boutique to revolutionize the African luxury market.…

In teaming up with Covett, a shared ownership platform, Backes & Strauss will allow people access to its “most unique and rarest” watches as a co-owner…

Our bejewelled watches, all handcrafted in Switzerland, are inspired by the architectural elegance of 19th century London, where the story of Backes & Strauss began…

When it comes to demonstrating a refined appetite for high jewellery, is there anything more ostentatious and covetous than a jewelled watch?…

Backes & Strauss is another storied house offering bespoke dials, as seen in its new Green African Elephant watch, created especially to support Gemfields’ Walk for Giants Campaign…

High-end luxury watches diamond and gem-encrusted timepieces from the legendary and renowned English jewellery brand Backes & Strauss.

Backes & Strauss presents a series of white gold timepieces, the dials of which are set with white Ideal Cut diamonds and red rubies. From one angle…

f there is one artisan brand that has withstood the test of time, it must be the British luxury watch house Backes & Strauss…

The demand for customisable luxury watches is on the rise and, “when it comes to understanding the true meaning of luxury”…

When it comes to understanding the true meaning of luxury, the world’s oldest diamond company is a master. For watch and jewellery maker Backes & Strauss…

I am Armenian, born in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. My father a graduate of the Ecole D’Horlogerie of Geneva had a business importing fine Swiss watches to Ethiopia…

In light of the UK’s official departure from the European Union on the 31st of January 2020, Backes & Strauss has decided to rechristen its John Bull .…

The world’s oldest diamond company, founded in 1789, presents the new Piccadilly Valentine’s Day Red Heart.…

A sleeker, sportier take on the classic regency stylings of Backes & Strauss, the stopwatch-equipped piece contrasts the usual luxurious gold we’ve come to expect with a stealthy black…

The timepieces crafted by Backes & Strauss are as rare as it gets. We have been following the brand for a long time, and for good reason…

Today the Knadjian siblings, who head up Marketing and Business Development at the family business Backes & Strauss…