The John Bull Collection
Playfully Patriotic
Renowned for bearing a gem-set Union Jack in its dial, Backes & Strauss’ John Bull collection is available in 18kt white gold or steel and comes in all three of Backes & Strauss’ classic designs; the square-shaped Berkeley, the round Piccadilly and the oval-shaped Regent.
Inspired by the famous symbol of unshakeable Britishness, the dial of the John Bull watch features white Ideal Cut diamonds, rubies and sapphires to create the instantly recognisable pattern of the Union Jack flag, behind which lies a self-winding, automatic movement. Finally, as Backes & Strauss tradition dictates, each John Bull timepiece is masterfully completed with the brand’s trademark Ideal Cut diamond nestled into the crown, also known as the Jewel in the Crown.
Piccadilly John Bull 40
Size: 40 mm
Movement: Automatic, Platinum Rotor
Case: 18kt White Gold case, 106 diamonds, 3.55cts
Dial: Union Jack dial, 182 diamonds, 0.80cts, 40 sapphires, 0.37cts, and 186 rubies, 1.14cts
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Buckle: 30 diamonds, 0.30cts
Crown: The Jewel in the Crown, 0.12cts
Display: Hours, Minutes & Seconds
Total Carats: 545 gemstones, 6.28cts
All brilliant cut diamonds set on Backes & Strauss are Ideal Cut diamonds unless stated otherwise.
Regent John Bull 4047
Size: 40x47 mm
Movement: Automatic, Platinum Rotor
Case: Stainless Steel case, 320 diamonds, 6.89cts
Dial: Union Jack dial, 208 diamonds, 0.98cts, 104 sapphires, 0.55cts, and 212 rubies, 1.67cts
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Buckle: Stainless Steel
Crown: The Jewel in the Crown, 0.09cts
Display: Hours, Minutes & Seconds
Total Carats: 845 gemstones, 10.18cts
All brilliant cut diamonds set on Backes & Strauss are Ideal Cut diamonds unless stated otherwise.
Berkeley John Bull 40
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Size: 40 mm
Movement: Automatic, Platinum Rotor
Case: 18kt White Gold case, 124 diamonds, 5.00cts
Dial: Union Jack dial, 202 diamonds, 0.69cts, 92 sapphires, 0.63cts, and 198 rubies, 1.48cts
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Buckle: 30 diamonds, 0.49cts
Crown: The Jewel in the Crown, 0.12cts
Display: Hours, Minutes & Seconds
Total Carats: 647 gemstones, 8.41cts
All brilliant cut diamonds set on Backes & Strauss are Ideal Cut diamonds unless stated otherwise.