Drawing inspiration from haute couture and textile craftsmanship, Taos introduces its first watches of 2025 – three one-of-a-kind timepieces that capture the essence of luxury fabrics and elevate them into the realm of horology.
With only a handful of unique pieces produced each year, each creation demands an eyewatering 1,001 hours of craftsmanship, with over 40 artisans involved in the process of engraving, enamelling, and dial decoration.
All three timepieces house mechanical movements, and are finished with intricate hand-engraving: the Entrelacs motif, inspired by interwoven threads, and the Drapé motif, mimicking the fluidity of fabric, require over 150 hours of engraving per piece.
Savile Row: The Elegance of Tartan
Inspired by the centuries-old tradition of Scottish tartan, the Savile Row timepiece pays tribute to the intricacy of woven textiles.
The solid white gold base is meticulously hand-engraved, with every intersection of the pattern brought to life through layered translucent enamels applied over an opaque base.
The process involves over 20 firings at 800°C, ensuring each layer fuses seamlessly to create an illusion of depth and texture that captures the precision and craftsmanship of bespoke tailoring.
Dentelle: The Art of Lace
A symbol of refinement and delicacy, the Dentelle is inspired by the exquisite Swiss laces of Saint-Gall, and features hand-engraved motifs beneath a delicate layer of enamel to the dial, emulating intricate lacework patterns.
Enhancing the effect, silver paillon mesh is applied with extreme precision, allowing each thread-like element to appear as if suspended within the enamel.
Set within a white gold case, it is detailed with diamonds to the lugs and bezel.
Sequins: A Fabric of Light
Inspired by the shimmering embellishments of haute couture, the Taos Sequins watch creates a mesmerizing interplay of texture and light via raised hand-engraving, sculpted to reflect the organic patterns.
Layers of translucent red-to-burgundy enamel are applied to create a rich color gradient, while gold appliques and delicate gem-setting enhance the dial’s luminous quality.
Price available on request for each model.