Weird Jacob Co Quenttin Watch

Just take a look at this watch…no…CLOSER look!I personally think this is a weird looking watch. I mean, whats with all this metals and circles of what I don’t understand. But, this watch is a Cassette Player watch by Jacob & Co, and its a limited edition for approximately 10,000US Dollars. No kidding, its worth that much…Would you buy it? This watch does everything you’d expect from a watch, and has no other special abilities apart from displaying time on vertical rolls powered by a tiny engine. Although the bezel and cage are made from a choice of White, Rose Gold or Platinum, this watch will still be remembered for its weird characteristics; which could very well be described as those of mechanism James Bond uses to deciphers passwords and unlock doors! What do you think, would you wear this watch?

Watch Specifications

Case: 18K White Gold, 18K Rose Gold, Magnesium
Size: 56 x 47 x 21.5 mm
Bezel & Case: White, Rose Gold or Magnesium with carbon fiber applications on the side of the watch
Movement: Vertical mechanical movement with manual winding escapement, incorporates Swiss anchor mounted in a Tourbillion cage. This cage is suspended without roller bearings and positioned vertically. Winds with integrated key, external hand key or motorized in the box.
Caliber: 5
Power Reserve: 31 day power reserve (744 hours), supplied by the energy of 7 barrels and displayed through vertical rolls
Jewels: 40
Functions: Indications of hours, minutes, power reserve is made by vertical disks assembled coaxially
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: 100ft / 30m
Special Features: On-off key for time set up or winding; external access to the Tourbillion for fine-tuning; Tourbillion cage visible on the edge of the clock
Strap: Rubber
Warranty: 2 years
Limited Edition Series: 99 pieces in White Gold, 18 pieces in Rose Gold, 18 pieces in Magnesium

Jacob & Co.’s unexpected offering named the Quenttin – from their über ‘Bling’ watch line. A 56mm vertical barreled wristwatch – competing aesthetically with the Cabestan, both with such limited production, there should be room for more roller wheel display watches and hopefully one that doesn’t cost hundreds of thousands of dollars like these. The Jaz Derby first created this style with their Swissonic in 1974.

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Built from either Magnesium, Rose Gold, White Gold or Platinum, fit with vertical mechanical movement wound by key, anchor mounted in Tourbillon cage & 31 day power reserve.



One Response to “Weird Jacob Co Quenttin Watch”

1. Jacob Goldshteyn says:

   January 26, 2009 at 9:13 pm

   How do I get my hands on a replica of this crazy looking watch?

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