BERKELEY NAMIB SUN
Size: 40 mm
Movement: Automatic
Case: 18kt White Gold, 100 Baguette Cut Invisibly Set Diamonds, 8.05 cts
Dial: 96 Natural Fancy Intense Yellow Bespoke Berkeley Cut Diamonds, 18.38cts
Buckle: 30 Ideal Cut Diamonds, 0.49 cts
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Crown: The Jewel in the Crown,1 Ideal Cut Diamond, 0.12 cts
Display: Hours, Minutes & Seconds
Total Carats: 227 diamond, 27.04 cts
All round brilliant cut diamonds set on Backes & Strauss watches are Ideal Cut, unless stated otherwise.
DESCRIPTION
Backes & Strauss, the world’s oldest diamond company, is proud to announce the launch of its newest masterpiece, the BY 40 Namib Sun. This exceptional timepiece is a testament to the art of diamond watchmaking and marks a prestigious collaboration with Diamwill Antwerp, renowned for their unparalleled expertise in the coloured diamonds.
The BY 40 Namib Sun dazzles with its stunning dial, meticulously set with fancy intense and vivid yellow diamonds, each sourced from the marine diamond deposits of Namibia.
These rare and extraordinary diamonds, with their vibrant hues and captivating brilliance, are a celebration of natural beauty and exceptional craftsmanship.
Encasing this luminous dial is a case adorned with pristine white baguette diamonds, expertly invisibly set to create a seamless and radiant frame. The invisible setting technique showcases the diamonds in their full glory, allowing the light to flow uninterrupted through each stone, enhancing their natural sparkle and creating a dazzling effect.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Diamwill Antwerp on the BY 40 Namib Sun,” said Vartkess Knadjian, CEO of Backes & Strauss. “This timepiece is a celebration of the finest diamonds and the pinnacle of watchmaking artistry. The vivid yellow diamonds from Namibia and the flawless white baguettes set into the case exemplify our commitment to excellence and innovation.”
“My heart literally stopped when I saw the first parcel of Yellow Diamonds from Namibia” said Paul Chieveley-Williams,
CEO of Diamwill. “ Recovered from the raging oceans even in their natural raw state, they looked truly exquisite. I immediately felt the need to make something stunning and it was not long before we had the opportunity to work with Backes & Strauss to craft this timepiece. I am delighted with the results.”
The BY 40 Namib Sun is not just a watch; it is a work of art, a statement of luxury, and a testament to the extraordinary potential of diamond craftsmanship.