Experience Unrivaled Brilliance: Where Diamonds Dance within Time's Heart

A Dazzling Breakthrough in Precision Timekeeping: The Diamond-Adorned Balance Wheel

Jacob & Co. continues its tradition of infusing luxury into every component, presenting a tourbillon watch with a balance wheel uniquely embellished with diamonds. The Brilliant Flying Tourbillon Baguette Pastel Arlequino showcases 54 brilliant-cut white diamonds on its balance wheel. This intricate arrangement enhances the movement's visual appeal without negatively impacting its timekeeping accuracy. The balance wheel operates at 3 Hz, while the flying tourbillon completes a full rotation every minute. This dynamic interplay causes the diamonds to shimmer, creating a perpetual luminous aura around the balance wheel, an enchanting spectacle at the 6 o'clock position.

Overcoming Historical Challenges: Redefining Chronometric Performance with Gem-Setting

Historically, watchmakers in the 1820s and 1830s experimented with setting diamonds directly onto balance wheels. However, the added mass from the gems often hindered chronometric performance, leading horologists to adorn other parts of the movement, such as bridges, plates, and rotors, instead of the regulating organ. Jacob & Co. has successfully overcome this long-standing challenge, demonstrating that it is possible to integrate diamonds into the balance wheel without compromising the watch's precision.

Intricate Mechanics and Exquisite Adornments: A Glimpse into the Movement's Heart

The reverse side of the timepiece features a sapphire caseback, offering an unobstructed view of the movement's bridges, which are meticulously covered with 234 brilliant-cut white diamonds. Powering this masterpiece is the new in-house self-winding Caliber JCFA02, an engineering marvel with 184 functions and an impressive 72-hour power reserve.

A Symphony of Color and Light: The Arlequino's Kaleidoscopic Design

Beyond the innovative movement, the watch itself is a testament to Jacob & Co.'s artistic flair. The 42 mm white-gold case, dial, crown, and even the buckle are invisibly set with 366 colored sapphires and 56 white diamonds. This vibrant, kaleidoscopic arrangement, named Arlequino—a nod to the Harlequin character from Italian commedia dell'arte—features contrasting gems that create a stunning visual mosaic. Shades of blue playfully interact with splashes of lavender, meticulously composed to evoke the colorful diamonds on Harlequin's attire. Despite their diverse hues, all the gems share a consistent delicate lightness, ensuring a harmonious aesthetic.

Exclusivity Defined: A Singular Masterpiece

Adding to its allure, Jacob & Co. has announced that this will be a one-of-a-kind creation. This unique piece, embodying unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative design, is priced at $693,000, destined for a discerning collector.