Why Top Watchmakers Are Embracing Lab-Grown Diamonds

In this conversation, Jack and Eleonor explore how brands like TAG Heuer and Oris are integrating these lab-grown diamonds into their designs — not merely for sustainability or affordability, but as a creative statement. Eleonor breaks down what lab-grown diamonds are, why their quality rivals mined diamonds, and how they’re being embraced across the luxury space. From ethical sourcing to design freedom, this episode dives into the nuanced beauty and innovation behind a modern diamond evolution. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@1916company/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the app: https://onelink.to/8u2bgh Buy Watches Here: https://www.the1916company.com View hands-on luxury watch reviews on The 1916 Company Watch Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@the1916companywatchreviews/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the1916company #labgrowndiamond #watchmaking #luxurywatch #luxurywatches #labgrowndiamonds #watchcollecting #watchcollector 00:00 Introduction 00:37 What is a Lab-Grown Diamond? 02:18 History of Lab-Grown Diamonds 05:50 Benefits of Lab-Grown 8:35 Prevalence of Lab-Grown vs. Mined Diamonds 13:28 Value of Mined vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds 17:04 Use of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Watches 25:14 Future of Lab-Grown Diamonds in Watches