Tiffany & Co. Just Dropped New Watches Inspired by Jean Schlumberger’s Iconic Enamel Bangles
Another day, another Tiffany & Co. launch.
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 goldYellow GoldA warm, precious alloy of pure gold mixed with copper and silver, used in watches and jewelry for its traditional luxurious look. Yellow gold has returned to fashion in vintage-inspiredGo to Yellow Gold Glossary, with the 12 crosses serving as hour markers. And, in a fun twist, the ring actually spins as you move about your day. 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 goldYellow GoldA warm, precious alloy of pure gold mixed with copper and silver, used in watches and jewelry for its traditional luxurious look. Yellow gold has returned to fashion in vintage-inspiredGo to Yellow Gold Glossary, depending on your preference. As for the strap, there’s a Tiffany blue or white alligator iteration, as well as a diamond-studded version.
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. Continuing the trend of tributing designs past, the house also released a limited-edition chronographChronographA watch complication that incorporates a stopwatch function, controlled by pushers on the case and displayed on small subdials. Originally developed for timing events, the chronograph remains popular for itsGo to Chronograph Glossary in Tiffany blue earlier this month. The Tiffany & Co. Timer, which debuted during this year’s LVMH Watch Week, calls back to the very first chronograph the brand released 160 years ago. Now, of course, the Enamel watch is just the latest well-timed homage.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.