royal collection
As the quintessential British timepiece creator, it is no surprise that aristocratic links course through the DNA of Backes & Strauss and its diamond-set watches. British royal heritage has long played muse to Backes & Strauss’ extraordinary and luxurious watches, to which its Royal collection rightly pledges allegiance.
As an ode to art that transgresses the norm, Backes & Strauss is delighted to introduce the eponymous Piccadilly Renaissance Ballerina collection. The majestic allure of these bejewelled timepieces visually recreates the Dance of Time. Like ballet, life is full of measured steps. With Backes & Strauss timepieces each precious moment is sure to be treasured.
At the heart of this creation lies the magic of Namibian Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds, renowned for their rich golden colour, exceptional clarity, and rarity. Formed over millions of years deep beneath the earth and carried by the mighty Orange River into the deserts of Namibia, these extraordinary diamonds are among nature’s most precious gifts.
The Backes & Strauss Queen of Hearts is a majesty of a bejewelled timepiece. The craftsmanship involved in making these pieces is the meeting of the Masters. The Master diamond polisher fashioning and cutting the 36 identical heart-shaped diamonds that are then set on the bezel.
The Piccadilly Queen of Hearts collection has expanded with stunning new additions following the introduction of the Peridot version. Designed to embody the essence of sophistication and romance, this exquisite collection now features Natural Heart-Shaped Polished Diamonds, Sapphires, and a vibrant array of Multi-Coloured Sapphires.
The Piccadilly 45 King Tourbillon marks the third generation of Backes & Strauss tourbillon timepieces. The bespoke tourbillon made for this series, which is visible from the cut away dial, is decorated by Backes & Strauss’ signature arrows motif, inspired by the Hearts & Arrows pattern visible when viewing an Ideal Cut diamond with a special loupe.
The Duke houses a winding system of which the rotor, which can be seen in the open back case, turns around the movement. The bridge of the tourbillon – much to all Backes & Strauss aficionados’ delight – is exaltingly set with 208 white Ideal Cut diamonds.
The Berkeley 43 King Tourbillon marks the third generation of Backes & Strauss tourbillon timepieces. The bespoke tourbillon made for this series, which is visible from the cut away dial, is decorated by Backes & Strauss’ signature arrows motif, inspired by the Hearts & Arrows pattern visible when viewing an Ideal Cut diamond with a special loupe.
Heralding the majesty of the Backes & Strauss The Regent Prince is a true masterpiece. This illustrious horological jewel is adorned with 535 diamonds weighing 21.42cts and boasts 504 bespoke baguette cut diamonds, that are invisibly set, by hand.
Heralding the majesty of the Backes & Strauss the Piccadilly Prince is a true masterpiece. This illustrious horological jewel is adorned with 265 diamonds weighing 18.45cts and boasts 264 bespoke baguette cut diamonds on the dial, that are invisibly set by hand.
Heralding the majesty of the Backes & Strauss the Berkeley Prince 43 is an exceptional masterpiece. This illustrious horological jewel is adorned with 295 diamonds weighing 21.11cts and boasts 264 bespoke cut baguette diamonds.
Exquisite. Unique. Timeless. The Regent Monarch 4047 Diamond Three Row is a luxury watch like no other. Set with a sublime total of 1090 Ideal Cut diamonds each hand-set into the dial and case, weighing 7.34cts, this scintillating timepiece is the fruit of unrivalled craftsmanship and hundreds of hours of unfaltering precision.
A beautiful piece of jewellery, designed and crafted by Master Craftsmen. The unique skills of the watch maker, diamond polisher and jeweller have combined to create a fluid, strong, flexible, hand-crafted timepiece with a unique bracelet making it a true masterpiece of engineering.
Blurring the lines between timekeeper and jewel, the bracelet of the Duchess features links, which are individually made by hand, and every Ideal Cut diamond is meticulously hand-set, a trademark of Backes & Strauss.
Blurring the lines between timekeeper and jewel, the bracelet of the Duchess features links, which are individually made by hand, and every Ideal Cut diamond is meticulously hand-set, a trademark of Backes & Strauss.
A beautiful piece of jewellery, designed and crafted by Master Craftsmen. The bracelet is a true masterpiece of engineering. Each link is hand-made, and each diamond is hand-set, then joined together with the same preciseness and skill that goes to produce a Backes & Strauss watch.
Regency England was when London was at its most elegant and most decadent, most stylish and most radical. These timekeeping jewels from Backes & Strauss celebrate this era with the Piccadilly Baguette Red Rose. The Piccadilly Baguette Red Rose is crafted in 18kt rose gold with 12 bespoke rubies.
