The Bird on a Rock design is reimagined as a gem-studded timepiece trio
Tiffany & Co. has unveiled the Bird on a Rock Legacy Watch Collection, a trio of timepieces that brings one of its most iconic jewelry motifs into the realm of fine watchmaking. The new collection is a tribute to the legendary Jean Schlumberger, whose imaginative renderings of flora and fauna helped define the house’s identity and continues to shape its design DNA.
Each watch reinterprets Schlumberger’s original Bird on a Rock brooch—a diamond-studded bird perched atop a large colored gemstone—into an elegant and mechanically complex statement piece. Anchored by rare stones including morganite and tanzanite, the watches merge fine gemology with artisan-level horological detail. Snow-set diamonds, 18k gold birds hand-assembled with over 100 stones each, and engraved mother-of-pearl dials balance the charm of Schlumberger’s archival vision with the precision of Tiffany’s contemporary craftsmanship.
Originally conceived in the 1960s, Schlumberger’s bird became synonymous with playful opulence and imaginative naturalism. With this watch collection, Tiffany & Co. reframes that legacy through a contemporary lens—translating ornamental whimsy into functional sculpture. Even minute elements, such as double-pronged settings modeled after talons and gem-viewing lenses at the back of each case, speak to a collector-level attention to detail and a celebration of craftsmanship.
This launch also affirms Tiffany’s broader commitment to design-driven storytelling under the stewardship of LVMH. As high jewelry brands increasingly explore timekeeping as a narrative and aesthetic extension of their core identity, Tiffany’s Bird on a Rock watches carve out a distinctive position as objets d’art where legacy, innovation, and precision collide.
With Schlumberger’s influence as its foundation, the Bird on a Rock Legacy Watch Collection signals a new chapter for Tiffany—one that honors the past while reasserting its place in the future of collectible luxury design.
