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Backes & Strauss Earl Of Strauss Brilliant
Backes & Strauss, the oldest diamond company in the world, is delighted to launch the second generation of its sophisticated and dandy Earl of Strauss collection; the Earl of Strauss Brilliant. In a dazzling synergy, this snow-white masterpiece marries together the unrivalled heritage and know-how of Backes Strauss, Masters of Diamonds with Franck Muller, Master of Complications.
The luxury watch house, Backes & Strauss unveils a true horological masterpiece comprising of 535 round brilliant Ideal Cut diamonds (2.42 cts) and a bespoke movement of which the bridge in the back has been set with 167 white Ideal Cut diamonds (0.75 cts).
In ode to Max Strauss’ appointment as a “Town Traveler”, we crown this watch the Earl of Strauss; a watch for a true gentleman who enjoys the art of perfection and perfection in art.