Backes & Strauss, the world’s oldest diamond company, is delighted to unveil the much-awaited Royal Berkeley Emperor Tourbillon, a truly unique piece that is to join the collection of Emperor timepieces within our Royal series. This exceptional timepiece is an unrivalled masterpiece from both the inner workings to the outside casing of the watch.

The Berkeley Emperor Prince Tourbillon is distinguished by its exquisite invisible baguette-set case, which harmonises together with the bridge via the Backes & Strauss signature arrows motif. An allusion to the arrows pattern visible when viewing an Ideal Cut diamond from above the crown. The skeleton tourbillon movement created in this masterpiece, further glorifies the sumptuous synergy between the Master of Complications and the Master of Diamonds, simultaneously exposing the inner workings of the art of time and showcasing diamonds of the highest quality.

The frame housing the tourbillon does a complete rotation every 60 seconds. The bespoke hand- winding tourbillon movement is housed in a frame that is attached to the case at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 o’ clock, set with specially-cut tapered diamonds. The central inner frame which resembles the same shape as the case has been set with baguette and Ideal Cut diamonds. A polished diamond in profile is set at twelve o’clock. The movement has a power reserve of 72 hours.

This diamond masterpiece, both unique and timeless is the only one of its kind; not only do we have a wristwatch showcasing the extreme beauty conceived when a Franck Muller complication meets with Backes & Strauss diamonds, but we honour the architectural particularity of London; reinterpreting Berkeley Square into a Royal Emperor’s arena of extraordinary diamonds.

Royal Berkeley Prince Tourbillon

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Size: 45 mm
Movement: Bespoke manual-winding skeleton tourbillon
Case: 18kt Rose Gold
Dial: 60 baguette cut diamonds set in the bridge, 0.81cts
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Buckle: 30 diamonds, 0.49cts
Crown: The Jewel in the Crown, 0.12cts
Display: Hours & Minutes
Total carats: 91 diamonds, different cuts - 1.42cts

All round brilliant cut diamonds set on Backes & Strauss watches are Ideal Cut, unless stated otherwise.

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