For the most demanding caviar connoisseurs, relishing this one of the most expensive food items
in the world just got better. The world of horology gives a new meaning
to caviar indulgence with wrist watch designs inspired by this luxury
delicacy! The Hublot Black Caviar Bang
was one of the earliest watches which put the unique design of the
appetizer on the wrist of a lucky wearer. Now it is the turn of the
luxury watch brand, York to do the same with their Royal Black Caviar
watch, which they will be showcasing at the Baselworld 2013 event, to be
held on April 25th. With 18K white gold casing, there are 3.2 carat
weightage of black diamonds, which total up to 53 in number, placed
along the outer ring of the watch dial. Alongside will be the Caviar
ensemble in 925 sterling silver which include a server and set of spoons
with marquetry, forming a total set of which only 99 units will be made
worldwide. The price for each of these sets is $59,500.
The Royal Black Caviar watch will be featuring a 44mm wide dial, made
with 18K white gold with 53 black diamonds forming it’s outer ring. The
main dial is made of sterling silver too, but receives a black enameling
with white numerals for a classical contrast. But what also grabs eye
balls, is the strapping which has been made from stingray leather from
the Indo-Pacific region, which looks like the wrist band is decorated
with black caviar eggs. Inside the timepiece, will be a mechanical
winding movement SW07, which has been hand engraved and has 17 jewels as
a part of the construction.
Robbe & Berking, who have previous been known for their work on
luxury yachts, and creating bespoken silver work, have lent their
crafting expertise to the caviar set. This will include a old-world
style server with sturgeon handle, crafted into an artistic design, with
2 spoons made from 24K white gold. Each of these sets will be handed
over by His Highness York Prince of Shaumburg-Lippe to their new owner.
After all, it is a tribute to great-grand mother, Grand Duchess Wera
Konstantinowa Romanowa of Russia.
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