The Grand Bal Dior – the party watch par excellence

A collection of craftsmanship that pushes horology to the highest level of splendor.


The Dior VIII Grand Bal
, the party watch par excellence, is inspired by Christian Dior’s passion for parties and dancing. Manufactured and assembled by hand, the rotor of the timepiece designed at the historic address of 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, features a Corolle skirt, while its yardage is made of precious stones, feathers or silk. The Dior Inversé caliber was created at the Dior ateliers at La Chaux de Fonds, in Switzerland,

“The automatic movement’s rotor is in open work form and placed in front of the dial, evoking the airy grace of a swirling ball gown. This particular complication required a total of eighteen months of research and development,” said the luxury French house.

Undergoing over two hundred individual tests, which serve to guarantee their irreproachable quality, the Dior VIII Grand Bal watches are then ready to dance on the wrists of women all over the world.

DIOR VIII GRAND BAL “PLISSÉ SOLEIL” is limited to 188 pieces. Take a look at the technical details of this automatic movement, “Dior Inversé 11 1/2” calibre with functional white gold oscillating weight on the dial. The watch is decorated with white mother-of-pearl marquetry with yellow hems and set with diamonds, 42-hour power reserve. 36mm polished stainless steel case, bezel set with diamonds and decorated with a white mother-of- pearl ring, antireflective sapphire crystal glass, stainless steel crown with “CD” engraved, transparent sapphire crystal case-back. Sun-brushed dial with pink galvanic treatment, faceted hour and minute hands. Polished stainless steel bracelet, pyramid-shaped links, unfolding steel clasp. Functions Hours – Minutes. Water resistance 50 metres. Swiss made.