Backes & Strauss, founded in London, England, has long cultivated its expertise in handling diamonds and has released diamond watches that take advantage of that expertise. For 2025, the brand is releasing a stunning new line of watches.
Backes & Strauss' new 2025 collection, the Berkeley Namib Sun
Backes & Strauss, the world's oldest diamond maison, founded in London in 1789, has announced the new Berkeley Namib Sun, a dazzling jewelry watch that incorporates the company's proud diamond watchmaking techniques.
The dial is set with 96 fancy intense yellow diamonds mined in Namibia, each cut in a Berkeley style, named after the London park Berkeley Square.
The octagonal case is crafted from 18K white gold and is set with 100 baguette-cut diamonds in invisible settings, including an ideal-cut diamond on the crown.
It is equipped with an automatic movement and comes on an alligator strap with white stitching.
Automatic movement. 18K white gold case (40mm diameter). Price upon request.
