URWERK UR-230 Eagle

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URWERK’s UR-230 Eagle takes off again.

The UR-200 series soars to new heights: variable geometry twin turbines, twin shock absorbers, hybrid winding system. The UR-7.30 movement expands the wings of URWERK’s mechanical possibilities. This UR-230 “Eagle” also features physical changes, including the development of a CTP carbon fiber shell with a removable cover. Add to that the aerodynamic lines, streamlined silhouette and Raptor dimensions.
The UR-230 “Hawk” is a highly sophisticated and highly desirable animal.

The URWERK 200 series is constantly being expanded. The latest addition is the UR-230 “Eagle”. This model is known for its appearance, design and mechanics. The latest addition to the URWERK series of satellite display watches features traveling hours and retrograde minutes, thanks to engine upgrades and high-tech modifications: “Ten years have passed since the success of the UR-220, and we wanted to create a URWERK Master watchmaker and co-founder Felix Baumgartner explains: The UR-230 “Eagle” focuses on performance. URWERK’s iconic turbine has been further improved. Today we launch a model whose robustness has been enhanced by technology.”

Compared to the UR-220, the new UR-230 “Eagle” retains the display concept. It is a sophisticated version of the Roaming Satellite Hour, one of URWERK’s basic symbols. On the three-arm carousel, the four-sided rotating block bears hour markers. They roll along a 120-degree fan, with the current hour side facing the observer. To display the minutes, these display cubes are embedded in aluminum 3D retrograde hands. At the end of the 60-minute strike, the skeletonized hand returns to index 0, taking over the display of the next hour’s cube. Martin Frei, Art Director and Co-Founder of URWERK, commented: “We are proud to introduce the UR-230, the latest member of our iconic 200 series, which was launched in 2006-2007 with the UR-201 “Hammerhead” .Since then, our relentless pursuit of innovation has led us to rethink the collection while retaining its energy and power. We have evolved the concept of Predator Elegance, but in a different way. We created “Maltese Falcon” and “Peregrine”, these two watches are like birds of prey, with powerful retrograde systems. Today, we introduce the UR-230 “Eagle”. This new UR-230 is made of finely laminated carbon Intricate half-Savonette case (with protective cover). The UR-230 is lightweight yet strong. It is worthy of the title of King of the Air. wholesale replica watches

dynamic braking

In addition to the time display, the UR-230 “Eagle” also adds new functions. URWERK has developed a world-first set of shock absorbers designed to protect the new UR-7.30 movement. through the turbine. The first set of turbines is specifically designed to attenuate the effects of any external impact, ensuring the watch’s sturdiness and durability. The second group controls the air flow supplied to the winding system. The strength of this “air brake” is designed to adjust the winding power according to the wearer’s activity level, and is set via a knob on the same back.

A second switch opposite the first allows the rotor to be completely disconnected. The UR-230 “Eagle” then switches to manual winding mode. The degree of adjustment of these two functions is indicated by two symmetrical indicators under the CTP carbon cover, located at 11 o’clock and 1 o’clock respectively.

heart and body

The UR-230 “Eagle” in the UR-200 series retains the shape of the watch case. Trapezoidal shape, elongated significantly towards 6 o’clock, staggered layout around the sapphire window, crown at 12 o’clock, careful management of markings and soft angles: the UR-230 “Eagle” demonstrates its essential URWERK essence . Its outer shell is once again made of the material with the best weight/stiffness/graphics effect ratio: CTP carbon. richard mille rm 11-03 mclaren

The carbon, which is black, lightweight and hard, is made from stacked layers and bonded under high temperatures and pressures. The resulting block is then processed into blocks, following a pattern that displays the layers in a regular, controlled geometric pattern. The base is made of black DLC titanium and has grooves for perfect skin compatibility. Inside the case, the UR-230 “Eagle” encapsulates its UR-7.30 caliber in a sealed container like a safe.

beak and clip

The cover of the UR-230 Eagle can be raised 90 degrees to expose the entire satellite system. The cover is designed to protect the sapphire crystal. “We created one anti-shock system for the movement and another anti-shock system for the sapphire crystal,” explains Felix Baumgartner. This kind of cover brings a series of technical difficulties to the drawing adjustment and connection between the cover and the case. Its integrated braking system has also been tested and tuned to complete satisfaction. The UR-230’s hood makes a pleasant “click” sound when it closes. The lid is also made from CTP carbon blended with titanium. Beaked edge provides finger grip for lifting. Once reinstalled, the brake slows its stroke so that it rests gently on the sapphire crystal. Then clip it into place. Like an eagle, catching prey in flight with its talons, quietly and eerily precise. fake luxury quartz watches

Specification

General
URWERK / UR-230 “Eagle” Limited Edition of 35 pieces.

move

Movement winding

Escapement frequency
spiral
power source jewelry

power reserve material

Finishes

Movement developed by URWERK UR-7.30 automatic winding with manual mode option

swiss anchor
28,800 a/h – 4 Hz
flat

a clockwork barrel
50
48 hours
ARCAP P40 bridge, three-dimensional aluminum minute hand with weight, steel central spring. Aluminum hour satellites, central carousel and grade 5 titanium screws.
Black sandblasted power reserve bridge and beaded module.
Black sandblasted power reserve dial.
Finely sandblasted and round satin-finished carrousel and carrousel cage.
Finely sandblasted, round satin finish satellite cam.
Finely sandblasted three-dimensional figure.
Hand-painted SuperLuminova hour markers: yellow luminous hour markers and minute markers; blue luminous white light for power reserve; green light for 60 and end of power reserve markers.
Polished screws.

case
Black DLC Titanium and CTP (Carbon Thin Layer) – 318 layers, Width: 44.81mm; Length: 53.55mm; Thickness: 18.38mm Clear Sapphire Crystal
Black DLC treated titanium and sapphire crystal

Pressure tested to 30 m/3 ATM

Function
Satellite complication Vagabond hours (URWERK patent) Retrograde three-dimensional hand minutes
Aerodynamic winding adjustment indication (air brake) Automatic winding status indication (on-off)

bracelet
Vulcanized rubber strap © reference “Kiska” with black DLC buckle; Velcro© hook and loop fastener

Brand and movement: Jacob & Co. Chiron Tourbillon x Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport

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Exotic cars and beautifully handcrafted timepieces go together like salt and pepper. They just work. In many cases, perfect swiss watch manufacturers produce watches that fit exotic auto industry or even specific vehicles. Makes and Movements will select wonderful products through the DuPont Registry and pair them with current or pre-release watches. The diversity of vehicles and timepieces will reveal different brands and help to understand new areas of each industry.

Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon
The collaboration between Jacob & Co. and Bugatti began in 2019, with both industry leaders looking to embody the true spirit of both brands through a collection of never-before-seen luxury timepieces. The dynamic duo aimed to combine the luxury qualities of a supercar with the development of high-end timepieces to help bridge the gap between the two industries. Following the release of the iconic Bugatti Chiron chassis, the team at Jacob & Co. set out to design a collection dedicated to taking watchmaking to impossible heights. The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillion is the answer to this multi-million dollar supercar. The design styles of the Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon and Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport mimic each other on two different scales, and together they form the perfect performance-oriented partner.

The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon continues to embody Bugatti’s vision and its journey to push the limits of performance, combining luxury design and state-of-the-art movement technology. The Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon is a 44mm super watch crafted from DLC-treated titanium, giving it a lightweight design that any collector can trust. The real beauty is revealed under the transparent sapphire crystal glass, and the redesigned skeleton dial layout represents the W16 engine platform developed by the Bugatti brand. A quick press of the right-hand crown activates the Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon’s crankshaft, which turns and operates 16 pistons to mimic the workings of an internal combustion engine. Powering the online luxury watch is Jacob & Co.’s in-house JCAM37 hand-wound movement, which features a “flying” tourbillon that allows you to get a closer look at the inner workings of the mechanism. The JCAM37 features a highly complex movement developed in-house that offers a power reserve of up to 60 hours, indicated by an air pump gauge on the dial. The see-through case back allows the wearer to get a closer look at Jacob & Co.’s craftsmanship and attention to detail. Jacob & Co. wanted it to be a practical everyday timepiece, outfitting the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon with a comfortable black rubber strap and matching black DLC titanium deployant buckle.

Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer x Porsche Winter Driving Experience

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When it comes to sports chronographs, these used to be purpose-built timepieces. Now, it’s more of a fashion/style statement than anything else. A few decades ago, however, chronographs were mainly bought by gentlemen with the budget and time to enjoy playing fast cars. Competitiveness has always been a human trait, especially the 50% of people with more testosterone (also known as men). Chronographs allow them to measure time and compare lap times. That’s what I didn’t do when I went to Northern Finland with replica Porsche Design for the Porsche Driving Experience winter event. It’s a report on having fun on snow and ice, covering almost the entire lineup of Porsche cars. I forgot to measure lap times, but I’m sure you’ll understand when you see this video and the photos below.

I think it’s important to remember why we wear watches. And why there are so many changes, not only in design but also in different functions. As I’ve already mentioned, wrist-worn chronographs used to be primarily for those who could afford to play fast. At least in the early 1900s. Okay, doctors use chronographs too, however, their chronographs have a pulsometer scale instead of the tachymeter scale that gentlemen use when they drive fast. In the first half of the 20th century, these chronographs were proper specialized tools.

Porsche Design invited me to a legendary Porsche driving experience in Santa’s backyard (northern Finland) and I couldn’t say no. I plan to do some testing with the Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer on my wrist, like those aforementioned gentlemen driving their fast cars. With everything in place, trousers, fleece jacket, thermal socks and a Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer on my wrist, I got into my first car of the day, a Porsche 911 Carrera S.

quit! Pedal metal! Well…of course I was careful at first, but slowly I got the hang of it and worked harder. The experience is nothing short of spectacular on a slippery surface, it’s hard to walk even without coasting, this powerful machine at 420 bph (I’m talking about a Carrera S) finds its speed gracefully and can quite easily deal with. If you think the tires have spikes, I can guarantee that they are not. Normal rubber on snow and ice (well, winter tires) and even most safety features are turned off, while Sport+ mode is turned on!

Our idea was to test/experience the various 911, 718 Cayman, Panamera Turbo, Macan and Cayenne on ice. I was too naive to think I was counting the hours. First, everything is white. The track, everywhere you look except the track, the sky, you see white. So any sense of speed, or even your exact position on the track, is futile. Most corners look the same. Timing laps proved to be very difficult, but most importantly, I was too distracted. Despite the ubiquity of white, the scenery is beautiful… breath taking.

It was an early morning, and despite the short night, I was completely awake when I saw this gorgeous lineup. Like it says good morning and have a great day! This is exactly what I have.

Driving and handling a Porsche isn’t something I do every day (unfortunately), and this new experience distracts me from actually timing the laps. I learned how to drift, or at least I tried to learn it. When we had to go home again, I learned a lot more about Porsche cars, how they handled and which systems needed to be turned off for more fun. Here are some impressions from my two days at the Porsche Driving Experience Winter event in northern Finland…. awesome!

For those interested, you can sign up for the Porsche Driving Experience website here. The training program started in mid-January 2018, and while most programs are sold out, there are still a small number of places available. In addition to the Porsche Winter Driving Experience, there are many other exciting activities and training programmes, including World Adventures!

Richard Mille RM 67-01, the flattest Richard Mille to date

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Richard Mille’s main trade inventory has never been ultra-thin watches – if anything, his timepieces over the years have been more striking in terms of depth, some downright gigantic. He can certainly make the watch thinner when he wants to, though, and it often works well. Both the rectangular RM 16 and the more recent RM 33-01 deviate from his usual habit, this year at SIHH he presents his latest RM 67-01, his flattest watch to date and the first he has made An extra-flat watch with a tonneau-shaped case, which has been the basis of his designs since the company launched its first watch in 2001.

Richard Mille’s trading stock has never been an ultra-thin watch – if anything, his timepieces have been more notable over the years for their depth play, and some are downright huge . He can certainly make the watch thinner when he wants to, though, and it often works well. Both the rectangular RM 16 and the more recent RM 33-01 deviate from his usual habit, this year at SIHH he presents his latest RM 67-01, his flattest watch to date and the first he has made An extra-flat watch with a tonneau-shaped case, which has been the basis of his designs since the company launched its first watch in 2001.

Richard Mille’s design work is hard to fault. Assuming you totally like this approach to watch design, there’s basically Richard Mille and those who try (often unsuccessfully) to imitate him. (Designing watches after Richard Mille is a bit like a painter after Jackson Pollock, or a writer after James Joyce; trying to replicate their success by replicating their language or visual vocabulary is both tempting and a bad idea idea.) The RM 67-01 is a great looking watch. The titanium version shown here does an excellent job of overall fit and finish; obviously each surface has been carefully considered in relation to the dial, gear train and other elements of the case, as we looked at Apple As the Watch said, attention to detail is true luxury.

Granted, Richard Mille has its own unique design language, but this celebration of the aesthetics of industrial materials is also a classic modernist design strategy, with a few other notable exceptions (such as the Royal Oak, which does have an important role in stainless steel in watches). , as Mies van der Rohe did in architecture) not many watch designers can do it like Richard Mille.

One of the interesting things about his approach is that, at least broadly speaking, it’s actually pretty conservative, which I think is a big part of Mille’s success. He’s very smart about challenging expectations, but offering the challenge in a reassuring framework so the whole thing doesn’t get too alienating.

Much of the appeal of his work lies in traditional watchmaking, both in finish and mechanics. boasting that you have a fast-spinning mainspring barrel and optimized gear tooth profiles, almost like a baseball, although Richard Mille’s watch has modern industrial materials and finishing methods, overall his aesthetic remains Relying on alternating, matt and brushed surfaces of polish, it has been the mainstay of Geneva watchmaking for hundreds of years.

Where I really struggle with Richard Mille copy is the pricing. Almost everyone you talk to these days will agree that things are getting out of hand, not just potential customers for the watch; quite a few CEOs or near CEO level have commented to us that they really want to know (I care about paraphrasing) this Has the industry not yet cornered itself. Where exactly does the disconnect between offered value and actual price start to become unacceptable? Of course, this depends on a lot of variables. Often, when we write about very expensive watches, we end up shrugging and saying “I believe that for its target customers, price doesn’t matter” or something like that. It’s also very easy to start thinking of price as an abstraction unrelated to watch design criticism. However, I think these two are really starting to feel like abdication of the responsibility to discuss important things. After all, sky-high prices in the art world are fair game to discuss how art is viewed; why not in watchmaking?

This is a titanium case chronograph watch with a date knob. Undoubtedly, high prices are part of the appeal to many Richard Mille clients – and it’s part of the reason his watches are such effective symbols of exclusivity, and if they weren’t so recognizable, they wouldn’t play that role well ( Also, it doesn’t hurt that they are often very attractive as design objects). I think it’s pretty clear that having a lot of talk about high cost and exclusivity about his watches is a deliberate strategy.

Regarding the RM 67-01, it’s obviously very expensive, but then again, watches from the likes of Kari Voutilainen and Roger Smith are similarly priced but offer very different The value proposition, perhaps the real disconnect for mechanical timepieces, at least at the high end, is not between value and price, but function and price. At this level, it is almost accidental that the object in question is a watch.

Update 2/11: Richard Mille clarified to us that the movement is designed in-house and manufactured externally; the company noted that it has always been transparent about its suppliers and will only refer to its movements as ” Made in-house”. An earlier version of this story failed to notice that the watch shown was a white gold model, not titanium. The story has been updated; we regret any confusion.

Richard Mille RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat; as shown, white gold case, 38.70mm x 47.52mm x 7.75mm. Hours, minutes, date; function indicator showing crown position. Movement, CRMA6 movement, 3.6 mm thick, designed by Richard Mille; platinum oscillating weight, 50-hour power reserve, 25 jewels at 28,800 vph. Water resistance, 50 m. The movement was designed by Richard Mille and manufactured externally.

Richard Mille RM 35-03 Rafael Nadal and the new butterfly effect rotor

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Inspired by the RM 027 tourbillon watch worn by Rafa Nadal on the tennis court, the new Richard Mille RM 035 “Baby Nadal” series is designed to provide technical enrichment for anyone who pursues performance. The new RM 35-03 self-winding Rafael Nadal watch is the fourth timepiece in the series. It occupies a place in this noble product series. It brings a patented innovation, the butterfly rotor.

After three full years of research and development, Richard Mille launched this new movement winding system in RM 35-03, which spreads its wings like a butterfly. Although the Calibre RMAL1 of RM 35-02 already has a variable geometry rotor-the iconic part of the Richard Mille automatic movement-the new butterfly rotor of RM 35-03 allows the wearer to directly interact with the geometry of the rotor and control The winding speed of the movement based on lifestyle and activity level achieves interesting and practical complications in the same way.

The butterfly rotor is composed of two 5-level titanium alloy arms. Heavy metal counterweight sections are installed on the arms, which are activated by a separate gear train via a dedicated button. In their initial position, the counterweights will produce an outward radial displacement of the center of gravity, transforming every movement of the wearer into the torque required to rewind the barrel.

When switching between modes-from the normal mode of winding the barrel spring to the “sports mode” of suspending rotor activity-the pressure on the button prompts the function to provide tactile feedback, allowing the wearer to really feel the bounce of the weight segment on them Separate the wrists. The winding indicator at 6 o’clock on the dial shows whether the pendulum is active-on or off. The rounded movement command is a function selector. Rafa Nadal replica watch

Press the button at 2 o’clock, and the user can switch between winding “W”, neutral “N” and time setting “H” activities. However, by pressing the button at the 7 o’clock position, the gear of the rotor disperses the two counterweights at a 180° angle. The center of gravity is aligned, the oscillating weight returns to the equilibrium position, and the winding process is suspended, thereby preventing the movement from overwinding.

“Previously, any modification to the rotor geometry needed to be done by one of our licensed watchmakers. We want to perfect the system so that the wearer can directly affect the winding speed of the watch. It’s like the driver can activate The sport mode is used to adjust the transmission method from urban use to the track,” explained Salvador Arbona, Sports Technology Director.

The RM 35-03 series is elegant and ergonomic. There are two versions-blue quartz TPT with white quartz TPT case, white quartz TPT and carbon fiber TPT with carbon fiber TPT case.

The movement is completely hollow, and the front and back are inlaid with sapphire crystals. The movement can be admired from both sides. The bottom plate and plywood are made of grade 5 titanium and are treated with gray plasma and PVD ​​to further highlight the eye-catching visual effect of this watch.

“In our respective fields, we all strive for excellence. We speak the same language, Richard and I. We are all passionate about our work. Keeping this flame of passion for what we do every day comes to me It’s very important to say. Although I didn’t wear the RM 035 model in the competition, it was heartwarming to feel the confidence he and the team showed in allowing me to participate in this bizarre adventure.”-Rafa· Nadal.

The science behind the world’s lightest graphene watch

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The new report details the collaboration between Richard Mille, McLaren and the National Graphene Institute

In January 2017, the world’s lightest mechanical chronograph was unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, demonstrating the development of innovative composite materials using graphene.

The research behind the project has now been published. This unique precision design watch is the result of a collaboration between Manchester University, Richard Mille Watches and McLaren Applied.

The RM 50-03 watch is made of a unique graphene composite material. The strong and lightweight new case houses the watch device, and the total weight including the strap is only 40 grams.

This cooperation is an excellent project to explore the correct arrangement of graphene in composite materials to make full use of the highest performance of the mechanical stiffness and strength of the two-dimensional material without adding other heavier materials.

Now, the research behind this unique fake watch has been published in the “Composite Materials Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing” magazine. This work was mainly carried out by a team of researchers from the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester.

Professor Robert Young, who led the research, said: “In this work, the mechanical properties of unidirectional reinforced carbon fiber composites have been significantly enhanced by adding only a small amount of graphene to the matrix.

“This may have a future impact on the precision engineering industry, where strength, rigidity and product weight are key issues such as aerospace and automotive.”

Adding a small amount of graphene to the carbon fiber composite material aims to improve stiffness and reduce weight by reducing the overall material usage. Because graphene has high stiffness and strength, its use as a reinforcing material for polymer composites shows great potential for further improving the mechanical properties of composite materials.

The end result is that only 2% by weight of graphene is added to the epoxy resin. The graphene and carbon fiber composite materials obtained are then analyzed through tensile testing, and the mechanism is mainly revealed by using Raman spectroscopy and X-ray CT scanning.

The benefits of this research demonstrate a simple method that can be incorporated into existing industrial processes, enabling the engineering industry to benefit from the mechanical properties of graphene, such as the manufacture of airplane wings or the body of high-performance cars. Richard Mille cheap

The research team found that the addition of graphene significantly improved tensile stiffness and strength compared with carbon fiber equivalent samples. This happens when graphene is dispersed in the material and aligned along the fiber direction.

Dr. Zheling Li, a researcher at the University of Manchester, said: “This study proposes a method to improve the axial stiffness and strength of composite materials through simple conventional processing methods, and clarifies the mechanism that leads to this enhancement.”

Richard Mille’s Aurèle Vuilleumier R&D Manager said: “This project is a perfect example of technology transfer from university to product. The collaboration with McLaren Applied allows graphene-reinforced composites to spread widely in the industry. As a tangible result, for our The customer provided a world record light and robust watch: RM 50-03.”

Dr. Broderick Coburn, senior mechanical design engineer at McLaren Applied, said: “The potential of graphene to enhance the structural properties of composites has been known and has been proven on a laboratory scale for some time. Although this application is niche, it is a A good example. These structural advantages make it a prepreg and then into the actual product.”

The University of Manchester will soon celebrate the opening of its second world-class graphene facility, the Graphene Engineering Innovation Center (GEIC), which will open later this year. GEIC will allow the industry to work with academic expertise, transform research into prototypes and trial production, and accelerate the commercialization of graphene. https://www.moonphase-watch.com

Patek Philippe-Ref. 6002R-001 Sky Moon Tourbillon Haut Artisanat

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After we launched the Reference 5374G three-question perpetual calendar yesterday, today we focus on introducing another timepiece in the “rare handicrafts” series launched by Patek Philippe this week, the Haut Artisanat Ref. 6002R-001.

Ref. was launched in 2001. The 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon remains Patek Philippe’s second-complex watch and one of the most respected large-scale complications by collectors.

From 2013 to 2016, two more versions were created: a white gold case with blue enamel dial (6002G-001) and a white gold case with black enamel (6002G-010).

In the latest version of this double-sided watch, the warm tones of rose gold complement the brown Grand Feu enamel.

The periphery of the dial, the moon phase window and the moon on the rotating disc are all made of hollow enamel. Through this technique, the gold dial is hollowed out by hand according to the selected contour, and then the groove is filled with enamel compound by hand. Between each coating, the dial is fired at an extremely high temperature of 850°C.

The center of the dial is decorated with grand flame cloisonné enamel, made of thin flat gold thread.

The 44 mm x 17.35 mm case, crown, chime rail and folding clasp are all hand-engraved with volutes and arabesque patterns. It takes more than 100 hours of working time to complete this process.

The Sky Moon Tourbillon combines 12 complications, including a tourbillon and a minute repeater that strikes the cathedral gong. On the front dial, we found a perpetual calendar with retrograde date, moon phase display and leap year cycle.

On the other hand, we have an amazing picture of the celestial body: three overlapping discs move on different, accurately calculated trajectories to reproduce the apparent motion of the moon and stars as seen from the northern hemisphere.

The manual winding Calibre R TO 27 QR SID LUCL composed of 705 parts beats at a frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour) and has a power reserve of 38 to 48 hours. The watch is moisture-proof and dust-proof, but not waterproof.

Replace reference. The new Patek Philippe Ref. 6002G-010 in white gold, with a black Grand Feu enamel dial. 6002R-001 Sky Moon Tourbillon Haut Artisanat comes with a pair of hand-carved rose gold cufflinks.

Ice, ice baby: look at Jacob’s most dazzling timepiece

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Jacob & Co‘s eponymous brand is creating a clear path to the legitimacy of watches.

I have been racking my brains, trying to express Jacob & Co.’s influence on the world of haute horology. Because there is really no one in this industry like Jacob Arable. Arabo came to New York from Russia at the age of 14. He started as an apprentice as a jeweler when he was 16 to help support his family. While making jewelry for other brands, he sold his work as a side business, and then hung up his shingles 1986 York in New York.

His design quickly attracted the attention of singer Faith Evans, who turned her husband’s notorious B.I.G. to the work of Arabo. Soon, he became the immortal “Jeweler Jacob” in hip-hop lyrics. But it’s not just celebrities who are attracted to Jacob & Co.-collectors have also noticed his luxurious timepieces, because Arabo focuses on highly complex timepieces whose designs are made of precious materials such as rare gems.

As a self-made man, Arabo treats the fashion watch industry like he chooses the best gems: with superb technique and a certain attitude towards decadence. Some people may say that it is too much, but at the same time, Jacob’s works also have some dazzling places. The following five timepieces perfectly embody this unconventional manufacturing process.

Jacob & Co 3-D Astronomical Minute Repeater
It is indeed an extraordinary watch. 3-D Astronomia was first introduced at Baselworld in 2014, and it gets more exciting and complicated every year. This year, Jacob & Co. launched the Minute Repeater version, just to increase the value of this ultra-rare watch.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar Zodiac
Jacob’s Astronomical Gambler
Jacob & Co 3-D Astronomical Minute Repeater

It has Carillon repeaters with three gongs and hammers (instead of the usual two). The gongs are stacked vertically so that you can better see their operation through the side of the sapphire case. The chimes sounded in the familiar Doh Re Mi tones to mark the hours, minutes, and 15-minute intervals. Innovative safety features prevent the wearer from winding when the watch sounds, thereby protecting the mechanism. The four arms radiating from the central cradle support a three-axis tourbillon.

On the icy side, the 3-D Astronomia is inlaid with 15.44 carats of two blue sapphires, with baguette diamonds inlaid on the bottom plate and case. The display also features a 1-carat spherical diamond and a rotating globe with a lacquered dial. The coolest part? A flying astronaut rotating around the 3D earth on its axis!

On the icy side, the 3-D Astronomia is inlaid with 15.44 carats of two blue sapphires, with baguette diamonds inlaid on the bottom plate and case. The display also features a 1-carat spherical diamond and a rotating globe with a lacquered dial. The coolest part? A flying astronaut rotating around the 3D earth on its axis! Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious: Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti Edition


The same destructive commercial move as Jacob & Co.’s luxury watches is that the manufacturer announced in March that it had established a long-term partnership with the automaker Bugatti on a series of exclusive co-branded products. According to the press release, the partnership hopes to push “the limits of mechanically possible.”

This news marked the end of Bugatti’s long-term partnership with Parmigiani Fleurier, who also produced some excellent timepieces. But with Twin Turbo Furious: Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti Edition, Jacob & Co. once again seeks to raise the stakes technically. This watch is driven by two three-axis tourbillons (to ensure precise timing). Other additional features under the hood include a column wheel chronograph and a decimal repeater that sounds at 10 minute intervals.

The appearance is also slightly higher. Its turquoise blue outer ring is a tribute to Bugatti’s 110th anniversary blue Chiron. It also has a Bugatti logo in the center of the dial between the time counters. The power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock is called the “fuel” indicator.

There will be 18 pieces made of carbon fiber, 18 pieces made of rose gold, and three pieces will have diamonds. Each of the 39 pieces will be individually numbered. In order to make it more elusive, you can only buy this watch if you own Bugatti.

Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chrono Limited Edition 100 Years
The second work of Jacob & Co./Bugatti collaboration is Chrono Edition Limitée 100 Years, but it is not so unique. To pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of Ettore Bugatti in 1909, only 110 pieces will be produced.

This watch is also inspired by Jacob & Co.’s original Epic X Chrono column wheel movement. This version is made of forged carbon, with a black matte dial, the colors of the French flag are arranged vertically between the subdials. It is equipped with a rubber strap, also paying tribute to Chiron. Because it is not inlaid with diamonds, its price (for the brand) is 36,000 Swiss francs, which can even be regarded as an entry-level Jacob & Co.