Three Fascinating Bling Watches That Confront The Economic Crisis

We know their watchmaking skills, with high-end complications. But these high-profile manufactures also know how to nail the art of jewelry as well. Keep scrolling for a magical flow of impressing diamonds and sapphires.

Ulysse Nardin

After its “Sparkling Blast” watch with precious frost, launched last September, Ulysse Nardin dives into the world of diamonds. We already are fascinated by  the architecture of the “Tourbillon Free Wheel” collection, that revolutionized the classic tourbillon model. A beautiful design that we never imagined it can be studded with so many diamonds. But it’s not only about the gems, we also love the daring graphics and we are in awe with the patience of the craftsmen of the manufacture who worked for more than 120 hours to randomly set these 2251 stones on almost the entire dial, until reaching a total of 5.90 carats.

Ulysse Nardin
Tourbillon Free Wheel, 44 mm.
Dial in diamonds.

Jacob & Co

The privately held American jewelry and wristwatch retailer has created exquisite timepieces for more than thirty years. Among them, the fully encrusted Billionnaire, the Caviar Tourbillon in all colors as well as The Mystery Tourbillon. The latter has a dial covered with rubies, diamonds and blue sapphires. However, this is the very first time that the manufacture has delivered a joyous rainbow mix & match. The dial alone has 312 stones.

Jacob & Co
The Mystery Arlequino Tourbillon 50mm.
Case in white gold, dial in sapphires and diamonds.

Richard Mille

A manufacturer of the extreme, Richard Mille moves from one area to another easily, announcing in just a few days his new partnership with Ferrari and his two precious new feminine models. The Swiss watchmaking house debuts two RM07-01 Ladies Automatic watches, combining Carbon TPT with gold and a profusion of brilliant diamonds.

Richard Mille
RM 07-01 Automatique Starry Night.
Dial and bracelet in Carbon TPT with gold and diamonds.