The House of Dior shows how it seamlessly blends the worlds of watchmaking with style as the semantics of horology revive the exciting atmosphere of the presentation of haute couture models. The Dior VIII Grand Bal collection reveals the love Christian Dior had for sumptuous costumes which was expressed in creations for the grand balls of the post-war period.

The material, techniques and motifs reflect the essence of an enigmatic fashion house – as is evidenced in the embroideries, ruching, shirring, and transparency. For the first time in the world of watchmaking, the house of Dior has shifted the codes of recognition towards sophisticated technology – complications that become artistic vectors of the couturier’s genius.

Available in a limited edition of 88 pieces and equipped with an automatic ‘Calibre Dior Inverse’ movement, The Grand Bal Plissé is designed like a whirling dress, where the details of the magnificent dress, like a lace corolla or plissé have been reproduced in the delicate diamond embroideries that cover the oscillating weight and the dial. A stylish blend indeed!

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