The Grand Baguette Timepiece.

Not without reason is the name of Jacob & Co synonymous with diamonds, and with diamond set timepieces that almost defy description in their beauty and complexity.

This astonishing horological and gemological masterpiece presented an enormous challenge to realize. Horological gem setting is one of the most, if not the most, demanding branch of sertissage (the art of gem setting.) There are several reasons for this. The first is that the geometry of a watch case and dial place severe constraints on the geometry of each stone, and in a fully decorated timepiece like the Grand Baguette, there are many stones which must be cut and polished to extremely close tolerances in order to produce the unbroken, scintillating surface which is the gem‐setter’s goal.

The second is that because each stone is in close proximity to its neighbors, each must be as perfectly matched as possible in terms of color, fire, and clarity in order for the timepiece to present a harmonious overall appearance –especially as each stone is in an invisible setting, which would make even the slightest error in shape or mismatch in color and clarity apparent. The baguette cut also emphasizes the clarity, luster, and whiteness of a diamond but this same property can reveal even the slightest flaw, making the selection, cut, and matching of each stone even more crucial.

The process of creating the Grand Baguette was made even more difficult due to the unusual geometry of the case –the pentagonal configuration overall, as well as the different shapes and sizes of the surrounds enclosing the sub‐dials, meant that an enormous range of shapes had to be cut and polished (the work is done, astonishingly, by hand as the process of achieving the correct geometry cannot be automated) and for each stone, a blueprint akin to an architect’s plan has to be created to ensure proper geometry and size.

The end result of this application of unparalleled skill and craftsmanship, however, is a sparkling testimony to the power of the diamond to cast its irresistible spell. With a radiance worthy of a dragon’s hoard, the Grand Baguette is resplendent with 360 baguette cut diamonds on the case, 120 on the dials, a and large brilliant cut round central diamond. Each of the five crowns is set with 3.5 carats of baguette cut diamonds as well. The Grand Baguette is both a work of art of unmatched splendor, and a testimony to Jacob & Co.’s mastery of the art of the diamond.

The Grand Baguette Diamond Timepiece shows the time in five cities, with 761 diamonds adorning the case and dial (exclusive of those decorating the five crowns) and is a strictly limited edition of only 6 pieces world‐wide. Price available only upon request to Jacob & Co.

Grand Baguette Diamonds.

Case:

47 mm, hexagonal; polished 18K white gold invisibly set with 360 baguette diamonds (approx. 13.2 carats); five crowns invisibly set with baguette diamonds (approx. 3.5 carats); five sapphire glasses with transparent antireflective treatment; circular satin‐finished with hand engraved case back.

Dial and hands:

Invisibly set with 120 baguette diamonds (approx. 4.8 carats) and one central diamond (approx. 1.25 carats); four bezels invisibly set with 280 baguette diamonds (approx. 8.3 carats); 18k white gold hand‐shaped and polished with blue nickel finish;

Movement:
Swiss quartz, 5 x Ronda caliber 1042. Functions: hours, minutes, five time zones; local time and time in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Paris

Strap and Clasp:
Blue alligator strap, 18K white gold tang buckle set with 44 baguette diamonds
(approx. 2 carats)

Remarks: Water‐resistant to 30 m
Warranty: 2 year

ABOUT JACOB & CO

Jacob & Co., the luxury timepiece and diamond jewelry house, was founded more than 25 years ago in New York City. After years of designing for private clients and building a sterling reputation with leaders in the worlds of entertainment, sports and high finance, the company launched its flagship store in New York City in 2004. Today, the brand has locations globally and is recognized as one of the premier luxury brands in fine watches and high jewelry. For more information, go to www.jacobandco.com.

“CHAMPS‐ÉLYSÉES reveals a new timepiece secret. Its entire world invites you to uncover it, share it and to also become its minder. It represents a new elegant and exquisite way of travelling through time, combining watch‐making tradition and contemporary design. Remaining focused on the desires of its wearers, CHAMPS‐ÉLYSÉES is committed to designing watches that blend excellence, style and timelessness.”

Designed at Horology Design Ltd. by creator Jacques Fournier, the 1st Avenue collection reveals a never seen before shape for an exquisite and elegant luxury lady timepiece.

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A word about the Son of Sound by Ariel Adams on ablogtowatch.com, the world’s largest and most popular wrist watch blog:

“In the last year Swiss art watch brand ArtyA has transformed itself from extremely avant garde “creative” watches to something like this guitar head-shaped Son of Sound collection. The brand was once about just creating totally one-of-a-kind watches that combined the work of an artist and watch maker. The “piece unique” moniker was more a result of that production style versus an effort. For example if you take a steel case and “deface” it (as founder Yvan Arpa liked to say) with electricity and machines by hand, no two cases are going to look alike (i.e. “piece unique”). Thematically, ArtyA watches contained everything from fossilized dinosaur feces to human blood and actual butterfly wings.

It is hard to know when Arpa began to really focus on the Son of Sound collection but the result is something entirely unlike the roughed-up round cases and organic looking dials of other ArtyA timepieces. These are much more traditionally clean with refined, albeit unique designs. The Son of Sound timepieces all have cases that look like the end of a guitar (the head). Of course, they are complete with tuning peg crowns. The case is 42mm wide and the various versions will be available in steel, titanium, PVD black steel, and 18k rose gold.”

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Designed by Jacques Fournier from ‘Horology Design Ltd’ back in 2011, the digital Ghost watch is worn by new brand ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo says: “On the set, I fell in love with the new Ghost watch. It’s a perfect fit for my lifestyle as I’m constantly traveling internationally.”

The GHOST in detail by Jacob Arabov: “the Ghost is the result of 2 years of research and development. This digital multi-time-zone model features 20 different time zones and their cities. The entire matrix synchronizes via a GPS system. This is a very unique timepiece. The digital movement only contains 103 components for a total weight of 12 grams. Keeping such a weight, and fitting the latest available technology and GPS system within a 14mm-thick case was one of the main technical challenges. The other main complexity in this watch is its LCD display. We had to have a customized LCD driver microchip developed, in order to manage the complex display: 5 different screens, 20 different time zones with city names, 7 different display colors (white, green, blue, orange, purple, red and yellow). Despite all these complexities, the Ghost timepiece is in fact very easy to use.”

Jacob & Co 2013 Campaign with Cristiano Ronaldo

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With its head office based in USA California, Tsovet release new collections designed by the British studio Horology Design Limited driven by Swiss watch designer Jacques Fournier. Under the supervision of David Bonaventura and for the last 3 years, Jacques has entirely re-looked at the brands timepieces with the new SVT-AX87, SVT-GG42 and more recent SVT-PX87 collection released this Autumn 2012. Inspired by Industrial and aerospace design, it was somehow a perfect challenge for the Swiss designer who is always aiming to provide brands new groundbreaking timekeepers. When Jacques created the very first AX87 back in 2010, David’s immediately adhered the overall case look and particularly the incredible and exclusive idea of the ventilated crown guards which are now trademarked. It was the beginning of the long collaboration which was going to lead to many more creation. The Tsovet timeless watches incorporate quartz and automatic movements imported from Switzerland. Any Tsovet would sit nicely on the wrist of those daring to explore their respective environments, whether it be the rugged hills of Cumbria or those late nights spent checking the time out on the town.

Tsovet has also added new metal bracelets for the SVT-GG42 | 42mm | Swiss Made models:

Tsovet has also added new metal bracelets for the SVT-AX87 | 46mm | Swiss Made

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Two years later in October 2012, the new brand ‘WRYST’ was officially launched.

WRYST is the only brand to offer exclusive & affordable luxury watches for extreme, action, adventure and racing sports. Thanks to a unique and unusual style with super-tough materials & carefully studied specifications, the first collection “Airborne” (transported by air)with vibrant colors tells a lot at first glance. Athletes can now have access to exclusive timekeepers for reasonable price, and wear aggressive looking watches designed to withstand the toughest conditions.

The Swiss Made luxury chronographs WRYST AIRBORNE FW3, FW4 FW5, size 45mm, are designed and dedicated to most sportive adrenaline activities. With a DLC coating (Diamond-Like Carbon), used in Formula 1 racecars engines, the case is as hard as diamond. The model AIRBORNE FW6 with stainless steel finish is also equipped with the same K1 mineral crystal which is more shatter-proof than sapphire. The 22mm ultra soft wide silicone bracelet securely attached to the case provides great comfort as well as optimized strength. With water resistance up to 100 meters, the timepieces are perfectly suitable for water sports.

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The wide range of chronographs feature some in muted tones, some in sophisticated black, white and gold, and yet others in striking electric colours. This includes the Kennett Milestone, a reassuringly sizeable chronograph with electric blue, red, purple or yellow accents and matching pushers that contrast strikingly with the moody black tones of the piece.

First Kennett – Swiss Made diver watch from Tom Kennett on Vimeo.

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The timepiece is offered in different versions with materials and colors combinations such as stainless steel with beige dial (Ferrari interiors), gun PDV with red enameled dial, black PVD with slate dial and purple details, white ceramic and bright matte yellow.

David Bonaventura, CEO of the Los Angeles based brand TSOVET, has chosen designer Jacques Fournier for the new 2011 collection. Inspired creator of technique, bold and groundbreaking watch designs, Jacques has been developing new iconic shapes enhancing the existing models offered by Tsovet with unique ventilated crown guards and a totally new case and dial design – Aviator style…

“The SVT-AX87 provides technical accuracy and durability. The evident technical precision the SVT-AX87 presents can be viewed through our trademarked ventilated crown guards. The twelve top ring screws, each positioned at five minute time intervals, solidify the precision timing detail. The 46mm six piece case is milled from aerospace-grade 316L stainless steel and house both mechanical and quartz calibres . Through the anti-reflective, hardened mineral crystal, time is effortlessly viewed by the representative luminous hands and inset dial beset with TSOVET’S branded numerical positioning.”

The distinguished avionic styling of the SVT-GG42 references back to the coveted P-51 Mustang instrument gauges. The SVT-GG42 provides function and accuracy. Traditional design details accompanied by sophisticated construction provide a modern approach to this unique timing gauge. The engineered aerospace-grade 316L stainless steel eight piece case is assembled with a four post piston column. The dial view is accented with traditional super luminova diamond cut hands accompanied by TSOVET’s branded numerical positioning. These components accent the SVT-GG42′s sophisticated design.

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Newly appointed CCO Yvan Arpa by Jacob Arabov summer 2010, it was making a lot of sense to choose Jacques as the new designer for a the five timezone creation as Jacques was at the time already developing 3 and 4 timezone timepieces. Creating a five timezone shape was going to lead Jacques to a shape never seen before in watchmaking, a pentagonal case. The task was mainly consisting of pulling together this unique 5 sides geometrical shape and integrate functional crowns independently for all 5 individual quartz movements.

Three models where developed all together: the Global, the Grand and the Ghost watch designs.

The Grand Collection is like the original Five Timezones watch in displaying the local time, as well as the time in four reference cities around the globe, each one of which is a global hub for both 24 hour commerce and a cultural life that never sleeps, but unlike the earlier but always classic Five Timezones watch, it shows the local time on a dial of the same dimensions as the other time­zones, allowing the overall shape of the watch to be expressed in the shape of a pentagon, a most unusual and distinctive choice which has only very seldom been used in the entire history of wristwatch design. To accentuate the bold and unusual pentagonal profile of the Jacob & Co. Grand Collection shows the adventurous spirit of the 1960s when air travel was such a special luxury that the term “jet setter” was coined to describe those privileged few who enjoyed its miraculous speed and glamour.
Distinctive, aerodynamically styled bezel elements further accentuate the link between the Grand timepieces and the on-the-go world of interna­tional jet travel, as well as creating a dramatic visible link to the design world of the early jet travel era.

Luxurious and high tech finishes combine, such as 18 carat rose gold, stainless steel, and stainless steel finished in dramatic black PVD. One of the most striking models is the Grand 5, which features a full black PVD treatment.

Jacob and Co chose watch designer Jacques Fournier of Horology Design Limited to create the G5 series including the Grand, Galega, Ghost and Global collections. As can be seen Jacques has a unique and distinctive style providing renowned watch brands worldwide with groundbreaking creations.

All Jacob & Co. Grand timepieces are powered by Swiss precision quartz movements, and are offered on natural black rubber straps with folding clasps.

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