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Watch Pro 2021 - Lymited continues on growth path with Backes & Strauss team-up
The partnership will involve the offering of a selection of Backes & Strauss timepieces on the Lymited website, all curated from the company’s limited and bespoke collections.…
Prestige Online 2021 - Royals and Watches that are Loved and Worn by Them
No wonder then that they are seen wearing some of the world’s most expensive and exclusive watches. From Rolex to Backes & Strauss, here are some watches loved and worn by these royals.
Lifestyle Asia 2021 - These are the most iconic and exclusive watches worn by the royals
There is a certain enigma around royalty, one that immediately brings to mind words like power, prestige, and wealth. We know that the royals always dress to perfection …
I Magazine UK 2021 - An Interview With Vartkess Knadijan, CEO of Luxury Watch Maker, Backes & Strauss
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 …
New York Times 2021 - Man-Made Diamonds Grow, but Not on Watch Brands
“People tell us why not use lab-grown diamonds for your small pavé settings,” Vartkess Knadjian, founder and chief executive of Backes & Strauss, a British jewelry watchmaker…
Watch Pages 2021 - Watch Brands and Football Stars
Backes & Strauss have just announced a new partnership with Brazilian football legend Dani Alves. They will work together on a series of timepieces celebrating…
Backes & Strauss will always remember David Lee
Sadly, David Lee, formerly Managing Director of Backes & Strauss in London for many years, passed away on the 4th of July 2020.…
Lifestyle Asia 2020 - Gemfields brings elephant lovers and jewellery aficionados together
The Gemfields x Space for Giants collection brings together jewellery designers from the world over on one platform. You can buy exquisite earrings, and even a wristwatch created…
Asia Tatler 2020 - 4 Watches That Are Too Hot To Handle
Backes & Strauss has collaborated with London-based bespoke watch specialist Splendore Unique to reimagine the iconic oval-shaped Regent Backes & Strauss timepieces…
Master Horologer 2020 - Backes & Strauss Regent Arqaam Collection
This exquisite luxury watch collection is the result of a promising partnership between luxury Swiss watchmaker Backes & Strauss and London based bespoke watch specialist Splendore Unique…
Watch Pro 2020 - Backes & Strauss builds team strengthening world-wide partner network
Nick Tolfree left his role as general manager of the Bucherer-owned Rolex boutique in London’s Knightsbridge in 2019, and is bringing that experience to historic jeweller…
Luxury Society 2020 - Can E-Commerce Rescue Luxury Brands Amid A Global Pandemic?
With unprecedented mass closures of brick-and-mortars, e-commerce veterans continue to enjoy sales from consumers' homes, while those who were slow…
Asia Tatler 2020 - 6 Watches With Striking Blue Dials
Authoritative wristwatches with blue dials are having a moment. They are the perfect way to set yourself apart from the crowd and they boast a polished …
Europa Star 2020 - Berkeley Emperor Titan Tourbillon 45
Backes & Strauss’ latest timepiece joins the fervent Emperor Tourbillon collection, the British luxury brand’s very first series of timepieces with a special bespoke hand-winding skeleton tourbillon movement…
Watch Pages 2020 - Everything you need to know about the Berkeley Emperor Titan Tourbillon
Backes & Strauss releases the latest addition to their Emperor Tourbillon collection – the Berkeley Emperor Titan Tourbillon 45…
WatchPro 2020 - Backes & Strauss renames watch family as the Brexit collection
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 .…
Oracle of Time 2020 - Why the Berkeley Black Knight Chrono 43 Epitomises Tough Elegance
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…
Christmas in London
When not attending Christmas carols in the warmth of St Martin-in-the-fields right by Trafalgar Square or sitting by a crackling fireplace at home watching holiday classics like…
Europa Star 2019 - Discovering Backes & Strauss
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…
Autumn’s Gold Rush
A key essence of this colour is the inimitable contrast it creates with everything surrounding it. At Backes & Strauss, we have personified this element with our exclusive range of black stainless-steel watches.