Earl of Strauss 45
PC45MMD2R.WG.EarlofStrauss
Limited to 25 pcs
Size: 45 mm
Movement: Mechanical movement with date and power reserve 120-hrs; bridge: 167 diamonds, 0.75cts
Case: 18kt White Gold set with 112 diamonds, 5.60cts, bridge: 167 diamonds, 0.75cts
Dial: Fully set, 367 diamonds, 1.61cts
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Buckle: 30 diamonds, 0.49cts
Crown: The Jewel in the Crown, 0.06cts
Display: Hours, Minutes, Seconds & Date
Total carats: 677 diamonds, 8.51cts
All brilliant cut diamonds set on Backes & Strauss are Ideal Cut diamonds unless stated otherwise.
DESCRIPTION
In a dazzling synergy marrying together the unrivalled heritage and know-how of Backes & Strauss, Masters of Diamonds with Franck Muller, Master of Complications, Backes & Strauss unveils a true horological masterpiece comprising of 677 round brilliant Ideal Cut diamonds, 8.51cts and a bespoke movement. This exclusive timepiece will be limited to 25 pieces.
With each part of this exquisite bejewelled timepiece, from the round case and dial through the bridge and buckle to the Backes & Strauss signature Jewel in the Crown, we discover a myriad of meticulously set round brilliant Ideal Cut diamonds, distinctive and awe-inspiring in their design and composition; just like John Nash’s architectural masterpieces. In a meeting between the beauty of the design and the inner workings of the watch, the movement of The Earl of Strauss is partly skeleton. Not only does this expose the alluring architectural inspiration behind the timepiece, but also the beauty in the precision of time.