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Jacob the Jeweler Arabo Rediscovers the Crystal Tourbillon

Jacob the Jeweler Arabo (Jacob & Co.) – A legend in the fine timepiece and diamond trade, has become synonymous with celebrity glamour, customized design, and signature flair within the jewelry and watch industry. Jacob & Co. established itself as a force in fine watch making with the unveiling in 2007 of his limited edition, Crystal Tourbillon timepiece.

The Crystal Tourbillon timepiece is a stunning model befitting Jacob the Jeweler’s aesthetic sensibilities and growing technical pursuit of perfection, the watch quickly became a favorite among connoisseurs worldwide.

At Baselworld 2009, Jacob Arabo and company unveils two spectacular new color styles for the now legendary Crystal Tourbillon—one featuring royal blue sapphires the other featuring vibrant red Burmese rubies.

The latest versions of the Crystal Tourbillon utilize Jacob & Co.’s signature trademarks—the highest quality of Swiss watch making combined with high jewelry expertise. Rare, bold colored gems displayed in an invisible setting create an illusion of a “floating” Tourbillon. The transparent dial and underside showcases the skeleton tourbillon movement. The immaculate design encircled by exceptional stones creates a timepiece with virtually endless sparkle.

Jacob Arabov’s Baguette Ruby Tourbillon / 24 Time Zone

Baguette Ruby Tourbillon

Baguette Ruby Tourbillon

 

Jacob Arabov’s new method of diamond and gem- setting results in unrivaled levels of brilliance

At Basel 2005, Jacob the Jeweler introduced the first automatic timepiece marrying a tourbillon device with multiple time zone technology. For 2009, Jacob & Co. has reinvented the Baguette Tourbillon with a stunning new Ruby case and dial, showcasing Jacob & Co.’s remarkable gem-setting techniques. Jacob the Jeweler Arabov has taken their timepiece and revolutionized the series with its creation of the Ruby Tourbillon, a timepiece unsurpassed for its technology and beauty.

To develop exceptional timepieces with maximum scintillation, Jacob the Jeweler Arabov developed a new method of placing stones on the dial. The face of the Baguette Tourbillon has been set with absolutely no visible gold, resulting in a total fusion of elements on the dial. Thus nothing impedes the light entering or leaving creating an unimagined level of brilliance.

The newly created Baguette Ruby Tourbillon timepiece set in 18K white gold features an impressive 204 baguette Burmese rubies on the dial (5.98cts) and a total of 294 baguette Burmese rubies on the bezel and case (33.34cts). Equally stunning is Jacob the Jeweler’s Diamond Tourbillon, distinctive in its design, particularly for its extensive use of D-color, flawless baguette diamonds, giving a sophisticated flair to the collection. Specifically, the timepiece is designed with 482 specially cut baguette diamonds (as well as several specially cut trapazoid diamonds), for a total of 28 carats set on the dial, bezel, and case.

Also subtly placed on each dial are three circular timers, capturing the time in 24 additional world cities, including Los Angeles, Seoul, Auckland, New York, Rio, Paris, Bangkok, Dubai, Sydney, Phoenix, Honolulu, Tashkent, London, Caracas, Hong Kong, Nairobi, Las Vegas, Buenos Aires, Abu Dhabi, Hobart, Jakarta, Suva, Chicago, and Geneva. This technological feature makes the watch truly unique and distinctively Jacob & Co.

Jacob & Co.’s time zone technology was originally created to address the versatility of his world traveling clients; it has become associated with the ultimate in customized luxury.

Jacob Arabov credits the inspiration for his designs to the fast paced, ever demanding lifestyle of his clients; including David Beckham, Justin Timberlake, Bono, Angela Bassett, Jessica Alba, Madonna, Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell, Sean Combs and Derek Jeter.

Jacob the Jeweler Arabo’s Flagship Store In New York City

Jacob & Co., the luxury timepiece and diamond jewelry house, was founded over 25 years ago in New York City.  After years of designing for private clients, Jacob the Jeweler Arabo had established a sterling reputation with leaders in the entertainment industries allowing the company to launch their flagship store in New York City in 2004.

Jacob the Jeweler has solidified their position as one of the world’s leading luxury watch and jewelry houses with the introduction of the legendary Five Time Zone timepiece and complicated movements, such as the Quenttin, with it’s revolutionary 31-day power reserve. Jacob Arabo‘s brand continues their dedication to the highest standards of craftsmanship, design and innovation, offering the finest quality Swiss made timepieces and precious jewelry for both men and women.

The Jacob & Co. collections are currently sold world-wide.

Introduction To Jacob & Co. Fine Timepieces

In the world of fine timepieces, Jacob the Jeweler stands out as one of the most dynamic and innovative. The pioneering spirit that made founder, Jacob Arabo, the jeweler of choice for the world’s most famous personalities, and enabled him to revolutionize the jewelry industry, is evident in every one of the brand’s exceptional timepieces. With the introduction of his Five Time Zone collection in 2002, Jacob launched his signature style that is now recognized around the world.  A unique combination of state-of-the-art multiple time zone technology and bold primary colors, the timepiece was inspired by the fast-paced, international lifestyles of his jet-set clients. And it quickly became a favorite of celebrities such as David Beckham, Bono, Justin Timberlake, Sean Combs and Karl Lagerfeld.

As Jacob & Co. delved into more sophisticated movements with the Angel, Two Time Zone model and a new Automatic Chronograph, the company which signaled the company’s move into more sophisticated movements.  With its sporty and stylish aesthetic, it proved to have an audience with both men and women and would contribute to a rapid global expansion of the business.  At the same time, the traditional Five Time Zone range was expanded with softer pastel colors and diamonds accents.

One of the most creative extensions of the line was The World Is Yours model. Using colored diamonds and different materials to form the world’s continents and oceans, Jacob & Co. is able to offer clients endless design combination. The timepiece was awarded “Best Travel Watch” by Travel + Leisure Magazine.

Jacob’s commitment to perfection and passion for innovation would lead to a series of “world-firsts” for the company.  Beginning in 2005 he launched the H-24 Five Time Zone Automatic and the World GMT which both united Jacob & Co.’s multi-time zone features with a new automatic movement.

These two breakthrough models offer time indication in either 5 or 32 additional global destinations with the use of a single movement.  Both are available in limited editions in a variety of metals including platinum, white, yellow and rose gold as well as stainless steel.