At LVMH Watch Week, Tiffany & Co also unveiled a number of new watches designed primarily for a female audience, in which the timeless elegance of the brand’s gemstones meets the precision and glamour of watchmaking.
These new creations further reaffirm the maison’s connection with the world of watchmaking, to which Tiffany has always been close: in fact, it has been an authorized dealer for some of the most important names in the industry and has also commissioned several pieces that, while mounting third-party created mechanisms, uniquely bore the name of the fine jewelry house above the dial.
Let’s discover together the creations that Tiffany & Co presented at LVMH Watch Week.
Tiffany & Co. Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch
The first model we want to tell you about is the Carat 128 Aquamarine, heavily inspired by the legendary Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat cushion-cut yellow diamond that you may have seen in 2019 worn by Lady Gaga at the Oscars or by Gal Gadot in the 2022 film Murder on the Nile.
The Carat 128 Aquamarine will be produced in a single piece and promises to pay homage to the famous stone through some technical and design references. The case, in white gold, measures 27 mm in diameter and features a total of 897 diamonds (29 carats total), distributed among the 382 set on the dial, the case itself and the bracelet, which is made in five rows.
As for the caliber, however, the watch is powered by a quartz movement.
This latest creation from the fashion house is inspired by an icon of Tiffany’s high jewelry, the Setting engagement ring, featuring six prongs that maximize the passage of light through the diamond, enhancing its brilliance.
One of the most extraordinary aspects of this watch is the “glass,” a spectacular 35.23-carat diamond-cut aquamarine. The craftsmen’s intent was precisely to sculpt its facets as closely as possible to approximate the design of the legendary Tiffany Diamond.
Tiffany & Co. Eternity by Tiffany Wisteria Watch
The second watch we want to tell you about is the Eternity, which this time is not primarily inspired by Tiffany’s jewelry department, but by a lamp: the Wisteria, a very rare early 20th century example made by Tiffany Studio, now considered a true icon of Art Nouveau design.
Again, the use of stones is central, joining the enamels that recall the very design object. The diamond hour markers on the dial, typical of the Eternity collection, are distinguished by the fact that they are all of a different cut, demonstrating the brand’s incredible mastery of these stones.
The stones are set using the plique-à-jour technique, an ancient process that allows light to filter through the enamel, here embellished with a floral motif. Because the enamel dial is entirely handmade, each piece in this limited edition will be different from the others, and the various diamond cuts, which reflect light differently, help make each watch unique.
The case, which measures 38 mm in diameter, the hands, crown, and buckle are 18-karat white gold, and inside is the Swiss LTM 2100 self-winding movement.
Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Watch
The inspiration for the Bird on a Rock Tsavorite watch comes from the creations of one of the Maison’s most important designers, Jean Schlumberger.
What makes this timepiece unique is the masterful use of precious stones, but especially the small bird positioned at six o’clock, taken from Schlumberger’s famous creations (in particular the “bird on gemstone” pendant). This small sculpture, attached to the outside of the dial, allows the gemstone ring, in this case tsavorite characterized by its deep green color, to rotate freely with each movement of the wrist, thanks to a ball-bearing mechanism.
The bird is entirely hand carved and set with several diamonds, embellished with some yellow gold accents and a pink sapphire eye. To achieve this level of quality and attention to detail requires at least 24 hours of work.
The back of the watch is itself decorated inspired by the Floral Arrows brooch, also created by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, presenting motifs reminiscent of the sun’s rays.
The case of this limited edition is 39 mm in diameter, and animating the watch is the LMT caliber 2100, which provides 38 hours of power reserve.
Tiffany & Co. Twenty Four Stone Watch
Also for its latest creation, unveiled at LVMH Watch Week, Tiffany decided to explore Jean Schlumberger’s designs again, resulting in the Twenty Four Stone Watch.
As with the other models, what catches the eye is the extraordinary use of precious stones, found both on the white gold case and on the dial. What makes this timepiece stand out is the yellow gold cross-stitch motif used for the hour markers, which-along with the hands made of the same material-creates a striking contrast.
Again, the ring that alternates between the stones and the cross stitches is free to move, accommodating the movement of the wrist.
A total of 707 diamonds were set for this limited edition: 413 on the case and 202 on the central part of the dial, for a total of 6.5 carats.
The watch shares some features with the Bird on a Rock, such as the 39 mm white gold case and the Swiss automatic LTM 2100 movement, which offers a 38-hour power reserve.
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