A Masterclass in Mother-of-Pearl Marquetry and the Iconic ‘Winston Cluster’ Limited to Just 14 Pieces Worldwide
NEW YORK, NY – Since 2016, the House of Harry Winston has celebrated the season of romance with a horological objet d’art. For 2026, the Maison elevates this tradition with the Premier Valentine’s Day Automatic 36mm, a rose gold masterpiece that blends high-jewelry expertise with the delicate art of storytelling.
The Messenger of Love: A Technical Dial
The 2026 edition features a whimsical yet technically complex dial. A white, pink-lacquered bird is depicted mid-flight, carrying a secret declaration of love sealed with a red heart-shaped ruby.
The dial utilizes mother-of-pearl marquetry, a refined technique where ultra-thin slivers of iridescent shell are hand-arranged to create depth and texture. Set against a white mother-of-pearl background, these elements symbolize prosperity and eternity, producing a shimmering rainbow effect as the wearer moves.
The Winston Cluster: A Legacy in Gem-Setting
Paying homage to the House’s 1940s heritage, the timepiece incorporates the legendary Winston Cluster setting. This technique uses near-invisible mountings to allow gemstones to lead the design, maximizing light refraction.
The Palette: Six marquise-cut rubies at 3 and 9 o’clock are flanked by a gradient of pink sapphires, transitioning from deep rose to a delicate blush.
The Signature Cut: At 12 o’clock, a large emerald-cut diamond serves as a nod to Mr. Winston’s favorite geometric silhouette.
Brilliance: The hour and minute disc is illuminated by 40 brilliant-cut diamonds, ensuring the “King of Diamonds” legacy is felt in every second.
Architectural Elegance
The 36mm 18-karat rose gold case is a tribute to the brand’s New York roots. The diamond-set lugs are meticulously shaped to mirror the iconic arched entrance of the Fifth Avenue Flagship Salon. In total, the case and lugs sparkle with 57 brilliant-cut diamonds, including an inverted diamond set into the crown.
Swiss Precision
Beneath the artistry lies a superior Swiss-made mechanical automatic movement.
Performance: A robust 68-hour power reserve.
Finishing: Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the movement features circular Côtes de Genève and an 18k rose gold rotor.
Scarcity and Presentation
In an homage to February 14th, this release is strictly limited to 14 pieces. The timepiece is finished with a pearly pink alligator leather strap and an 18-karat rose gold buckle set with 17 diamonds.
Presented in a bespoke white oval gift box adorned with floral motifs and the “feathered messenger,” this edition represents the pinnacle of romantic horology for the global collector.