Watches woven in heaven

Fabrics are looming on the horizon as the new contenders for the most original watch dials for men and women alike.

19 April 2017
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  • Hublot King Gold Chronograph watch
    Renowned for his dapper style, Lapo Elkann has collaborated with Hublot on the Classic Fusion Italia Independent collection, including this King Gold chronograph with a dial and strap made from an original sample of 1970s tartan kept in the archives of Italy’s famous tailor Rubinacci (£29,000).
  • Harry Winston Premier Delicate Silk watch
    Harry Winston has achieved a world first with its original marriage of raw silk and gold embossed dials on the new Premier Delicate Silk collection. Even more astonishing is the novel technique used to encourage the silkworms to weave their own fabric without the interaction of human hands (£40,000).
  • Patek Philippe Ref. 4947 watch
    Patek Philippe’s elegant ladies’ annual calendar complication – Ref. 4947 – features a dial that replicates the crisp sheen and texture of shantung silk produced from wild silk (£36,220). 
  • Hublot Big Bang One Click Italia Independant watch
    Lapo Elkann was involved in the creation of Hublot’s Big Bang One Click Italia Independent women’s collection combining ceramic, diamonds and plush blue velvet on the dial and strap (£16,500).
  • Gucci La Marché des Merveilles bee watch
    Gucci is buzzing with energy thanks to the input of creative designer Alessandro Michele. This La Marché des Merveilles watch features the classic green and red Gucci textile stripes with a large golden embroidered bee (£610).
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Rebecca Doulton

REBECCA DOULTON

Luxury goods and lifestyle writer Rebecca began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the editor of the Tiempo de Relojes website, Rebecca joined The Jewellery Editor with a wealth of experience in watches. ...