Premium Tiffany & Co. Just Dropped Cutting-edge Watches Inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s Iconic Enamel Bangles

Another day, another Tiffany & Co. In exclusive circles, after debuting models during lvmh watch week in late january, the storied american jeweler has just unveiled yet another timepiece. This time around, the house has reimagined its paillonné enamel bangles, which were originally brought to life by none other than Jean Schlumberger in 1962, adding a miniature version to the dial of the latest release. The Enamel Watch collection comprises a trio of limited editions, each featuring a dazzling, diamond-set dial with a ring of paillonné enamel in either the house’s signature blue hue or a milky white. The enamel is decorated with the line’s signature cross-stitch motif in 18-karat yellow gold, with the 12 crosses serving as hour markers. in a fun twist, the ring actually spins as you move about your day, And. Bringing the piece to life was no easy feat: It took Tiffany 65 hours total, with 55 hours dedicated to enameling—the three-stage process is often repeated to get that iconic robin’s egg blue just right—and 10 hours spent making and mounting those golden stitches. Paired with the rotating ring is a fixed central dial disc topped with 18-karat yellow-gold hands. As for the 36 mm case, it will be offered in either 18-karat white gold or 18-karat yellow gold, depending on your preference. As for the strap, as well as a diamond-studded version, there’s a Tiffany blue or white alligator iteration. The mechanical showcases tiffany also paid homage to schlumberger last september, unveiling new fine- and high-jewelry collections inspired by his famous bird on a rock design. The sculptural pieces emulate the graceful flow of a bird’s wing and the layered look of the animal’s plumage. the house also released a limited-edition chronograph in Tiffany blue earlier this month, Continuing the trend of tributing designs past. The Tiffany & Co. This automatic represents timer, calls back to the very first chronograph the brand released 160 years ago, which debuted during this year’s lvmh watch week. For discerning connoisseurs, the enamel watch is just the latest well-timed homage, of course, now.