Recently Backes & Strauss in collaboration with Geneva’s Franck Muller Watchland produced Regent 1609 AD Watch. This limited edition watch was named for the year when English astronomer Thomas Harriett made the first drawings of the moon - before Galileo. The new model’s moon-phase indicator is embellished with a 17-star constellation mapped out in idea-cut diamonds. The watch also features a diamond set in the crown as well as on the bezel and lugs.
The Regent 1609 AD is currently on display in the Harrods Fine Jewellery and Watch Room opposite the de Beers boutique, until it is officially launched in October 2008. The Regent 1609 AD is currently on display in the Harrods Fine Jewellery and Watch Room on the Ground Floor, opposite the de Beers boutique, until it is officially launched in October 2008. The Regent 1609 AD is the first Backes & Strauss limited edition timepiece. The model is limited to 219 pieces (in two sizes) and available in different diamond combinations (from £17,000).
Tags: most expensive luxury watches, luxury goods
Via: luxist
Share and Enjoy this article:
These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
|
Advertising on Pricy-Spicy
Advance Auto Zone
