New Diamond-Set Watches From Tiffany & Co. Reinvent Its '50s-Era Rope Motif
Twists of gold surround the case and dial in two concentric circles in a classic, but statement-making look. A ring of diamonds comes sandwiched in between. There are two sizes in 27 mm and 33 mm, both in 18-karat yellow gold but with two options for the dial in mother-of-pearl or glossy black. The smaller version comes with 38 diamonds totaling approximately 0.52 carats, while the larger is set with 39 diamonds totaling 0.9 carats. But for an added touch of Schlumberger's whimsy, the company also crafted the yellow gold minutes hand in the rope design.
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What's new here is the movement. The pieces use Tiffany & Co.'s first solar-powered movement which has a power reserve of up to eight months when fully charged. It takes just two minutes of sunlight to charge. Even on a cloudy day, the company says it will still catch the light for power. It was developed in partnership with Swiss movement maker, La Joux-Perret, which has done work for other LVMH brands, as well as companies like Hermès.
With this new watch collection, Tiffany & Co. once again brings Jean Schlumberger's storied legacy into the present, marrying his timeless design with modern, sustainable innovation. Decades later, Schlumberger's imaginative spirit continues to power the house, now quite literally, by the light of the sun.
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