Jacob and Company New York By Jacob Arabo
When he said this, famed jeweler Jacob Arabo may have had in mind the spectacular Quenttin Tourbillon Collection offered by his company, Jacob & Co. Jewelry. Among the rarest on the market, the limited edition timepieces in this collection are “big” in many ways, and they have made a notable impression on all those who appreciate the tradition, craftsmanship, and artistry of fine precision watches.
Measuring over 50 mm across, the Jacob & Co. Quenttin is certainly one of the largest wristwatches available. But it isn’t merely its size that impresses. Offered in white gold, rose gold, black magnesium, and blue magnesium, these stunning time pieces are a unique advancement in both watchmaking artistry and craftsmanship. Although the Quenttin Tourbillon’s visual uniqueness is readily apparent, an understanding of the watch’s workings leads one to a deeper appreciation of Arabo’s mastery and the milestone in watchmaking he has accomplished.
Considered to be one of the most intricate, technically advanced timepieces ever produced, the watch’s vertical mechanical movement with manual winding escapement incorporates a Swiss anchor mounted in a Tourbillion cage, suspended without roller bearings, and positioned vertically. The Quenttin Tourbillon winds with an integrated key, external hand key, or with a motorized system.
Amazingly, these Jacob & Co. watches are the first ever created to have a full thirty one day power reserve (compared with the two to three day reserve of most watches). This impressive feat of technical mastery is made possible by the ingenious use of seven horizontally arranged mainspring barrels which store the energy necessary for a full month’s use from a single winding.
For more than twenty five years, Jacob & Co. has been creating jewelry, watches, and accessories that astonish the world with the boldness of Jacob Arabov’s designs and technical mastery, and with the luxuriousness of the materials used. Those who appreciate the art of fine watchmaking will find watches from the Quenttin Tourbillon collection available at high-end stores around the world, and at the company’s flagship store, Jacob & Co. New York.
