Backes & Strauss - London

as the world’s oldest diamond company (est. 1789), backes & strauss has constantly looked forward, pioneering new diamond cutting techniques and enthralling connoisseurs with its compelling designs. as part of the franck muller group, the result of the meeting of masters of complications with masters of diamonds is a collection of timepieces so intricate, they are veritable masterpieces both inside and out. reflecting backes & strauss’ london provenance, the five core collections of timepieces are: berkeley, piccadilly, regent, renaissance and victoria. crafted in either 18 karat white or rose gold and elegantly set with diamonds, these watches are inspired by london’s regency architecture, notably the classical proportions and bold symmetry of john nash’s work for the prince regent in 1811. for the brand’s bicentenary in london, backes & strauss announced the opening of the house of backes & strauss in mayfair, which showcases the many extraordinary timepieces acclaimed throughout the