Dior timepieces show exquisite craftsmanship and details at Baselworld 2017
Diamonds adorn a precious pleated petticoat in the new Dior VIII Grand Bal Plissé Ruban, and satin ribbons inspired La D de Dior Satine
As an haute couture house developing a strong identity in timepieces, Dior holds quite a unique position with a profile shared by only a handful of other companies. The brand’s star is the Dior VIII Grand Bal, which was introduced in 2011 with a striking feature – a decorative and functional rotor placed on the front of the dial. In movement, it reflects the whirling full skirts of the ball gowns that helped make couturier Christian Dior’s reputation in the 1950s – hence the name.
Since then, the Dior VIII Grand Bal has reached new creative heights with each collection. This year, the collection features the Dior VIII Grand Bal Plissé Ruban. The 36mm timepiece houses an automotive movement, the Dior Inverse 11 1/2 calibre developed by the maison’s ateliers horlogers. It features a functional oscillating weight, placed on the dial. It is embellished with gold and diamonds which adorn a precious pleated petticoat, interlaced with a silky ribbon. The case comes in rose gold while the silver leather strap is lined in pink rubber. The model has a limited edition of 188 pieces.
