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The Star
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Iconic watchmaking House Jacob & Co makes debut in KL's SHH boutique
Jacob & Co's watches on display at SHH. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star Renowned for redefining the boundaries of high watchmaking, Jacob & Co is now officially available at the SHH (Sincere Haute Horlogerie) boutique in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. To celebrate this momentous occasion, 'The World Is Yours' exhibition was held at the mall recently to introduce the iconic watchmaking House to guests and give collectors a more in-depth look. A true pillar of high horology, the exhibition showcased Jacob & Co's 2025 novelties alongside its most iconic masterpieces, offering guests a compelling glimpse into the Maison's distinctive universe. A key highlight from the exhibition that immediately drew admiration from collectors was the groundbreaking Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. This 2025 novelty represents a world-first high complication, choreographing the tourbillon's motion at three precise speeds: 60 seconds, 18 seconds and 15 seconds. At The World Is Yours exhibition in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star This avant-garde innovation brings the principles of astrophysics to life in horological form and was unveiled in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Astronomia collection. Complementing the exclusive showcase were notable masterpieces from the brand, including the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon Baguette, Brilliant Baguette Rainbow, Caviar Tourbillon, Fleurs de Jardin, and Mystery Tourbillon – each exemplifying the brand's unmatched mastery in horological excellence. Each is an outstanding display of artistic brilliance, adorned with an array of gemstones that elevate the timekeeping function of these exceptional statement timepieces. Each timepiece is a testament to the visionary spirit of founder Jacob Arabo, brought to life through exceptional craftsmanship and technical ingenuity. High jewellery meets high horology In 2019, Bugatti Automobiles and Jacob & Co entered into a partnership agreement, based on a shared focus on extreme luxury, mechanical performance and craft. Bugatti Calandre. Both brands have been working hand in hand, at the highest level, to create unrivaled hypercar-inspired timepieces. This shared mindset led to the creation of the Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon in 2020 and the Bugatti Tourbillon in 2024, exceptional timepieces inspired by extraordinary sports cars. Today, Jacob & Co and Bugatti have taken their collaboration in a new direction with a new watchmaking format, an exquisite table clock crafted with French crystal maker Lalique. The Bugatti Calandre is a combination of design and historic traits from all three brands, that took three years to complete. The Bugatti Calandre is primarily designed by Jacob & Co, with the luxury brand translating a century of iconic design cues from Bugatti into an intricate timepiece. Lalique crafted the crystal case that helped in translating this tribute to past generations of Bugatti's artistry as well as the visionary future of the iconic automotive brand. Jacob & Co timepieces are available in Malaysia exclusively at SHH Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Squid Games' Lee Byung-hun flaunts panda-inspired Jacob & Co. watch, Jimmy Fallon asks: ‘Does it tell time'; learn more about this limited edition collectible
Squid Game season 3 has finally hit the screens, and fans waiting in anticipation for the popular Korean drama have finally found peace. All this while, the cast was busy promoting Squid Game at press events and on popular primetime television shows. As part of the same event, Lee Byung-hun, who plays an integral character in the series, was a star guest on a recent episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where he was spotted wearing the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Panda watch, paired with an all-black ensemble. When asked by the host to show his beautiful accessory, the actor shyly moved his wrist around to flaunt the watch. Fallon jokingly asked: 'Does it tell time?' to which Byung-hun said: 'Yeah, the panda tells the time. Astronomia Art is a collection that gathers all the know-how Jacob & Co. has accumulated in watchmaking, high jewelry, and artistic crafts. Astronomia Art receives artistic figurines, decor, and themes of high symbolic content. Miniature sculptures of animals, real or mythical, of constructions that are emblematic of a country, engraved gold plates, hand-painted miniature scenes, or a combination of the above, Astronomia Art is composed of minimal series and unique pieces. Their connection is a level of craft, expression, and symbolism that has no equivalent in the world of watchmaking. According to the official Jacob & Co. website, installing several types of miniature sculptures required altering the original Astronomia vertical, rotating caliber. Most of the Astronomia Art movements are therefore fixed versions of it. This allows it to integrate large, expressive vertical miniatures between its four arms. Its dial is no longer rotating, but off-centered. Its tourbillon does away with one of its axes, thus becoming a double-axis, flying tourbillon. The Earth globe and moon are made from a one-carat, 288-facet, Jacob-cut diamond. In fact, its artistic calling is accomplished by the non-spinning version of the Astronomia movement: exclusive, hand-wound Caliber JCAM25. A post shared by JACOB & CO. (@jacobandco) The miniature subjects have in common a unique level of complexity and detail. They're hand-made, hand-finished, and hand-painted by specialist craftspeople. Their hands are capable of executing the most delicate, intricate, and elaborate of subjects. They give each Astronomia Art its unique life. The watch retails for $ 1 million and is a limited-edition collectible, with only nine rare pieces available worldwide.
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Forbes
Jacob & Co. Creates The World's First Four-Axis Tourbillon
Four-Axis Tourbillon Jacob & Co. To mark the 10th anniversary of its Astronomia collection, Jacob & Co. introduces its most technically ambitious creation yet: the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon. As the name states, this new timepiece adds a fourth axis to the collection's signature tourbillon architecture, once again pushing boundaries in the realm of high horology watchmaking. The standout feature is the high-speed, four-axis tourbillon mounted at the top of a rotating carousel. The cage spins along four independent axes at 60 seconds, 18 seconds, 15 seconds, and 60 seconds respectively, creating a stunning visual effect of synchronized motion. Unlike more simplified tourbillons, this one is part of a system that completes a full revolution in just 60 seconds. A high-frequency constant force mechanism governs the rotation, delivering consistent energy for precise timekeeping and mechanical fluidity. 18K Rose Gold Case Jacob & Co. The watch is encased in 47mm of 18K rose gold and sapphire crystal. The back of the watch has a gold-plated mirror-polished backplate, arranged in an angled mosaic that reflects light at every angle. The pattern does not follow conventional gem-setting layouts, opting instead for an inverted style. From the original Astronomia Tourbillon in 2015 to the faster, more complex versions that followed, Jacob & Co. has built a reputation for kinetic designs that push the boundaries for what's possible in watchmaking. This new iteration is a great example of what keeps the industry competitive and creative. The tourbillon system on this watch not only accelerates motion across multiple axes but also maintains stability and precision, no small feat considering the rapid rotations and layered complexity. Limited in number and clearly designed for collectors who are drawn to the theatrical end of watchmaking, the Astronomia Revolution Four-Axis Tourbillon is designed to impress with a display of impressive engineering, design flair, and raw invention on your wrist.
