JACOB & CO. LAUNCHES COLLABORATIVE TIMEPIECE COLLECTION with RENOWNED DESIGNER VALENTIN YUDASHKIN for APRIL 2007
New York, NY (January 2007)…A legend in the fine timepiece and diamond industry, Jacob Arabo has become synonymous with unique designs; marrying fashion-forward style with the utmost in sophisticated technology. Jacob first established himself as a force in fine watch making with the unveiling of his signature Five Time Zone timepiece (1997), and continues to revolutionize the industry with his creations, each better than the last. For 2007, Jacob launches a capsule collection designed in collaboration with famed Russian designer, Valentin Yudashkin, featuring extravagant styles adorned with luxurious diamond details.
Jacob and Valentin have taken a nearly identical course in their careers, each rising to success with radical designs that shatter the status quo in both fashion and watch making alike. Sharing a fundamental objective to defy the norm, they continuously push the envelope, conceiving a collection of avant-guarde styles which are as innovative as they are imaginative, bearing the spirit of “wearable art”, both inside and out. Manufactured in Arabo’s Swiss workshops, these museum-quality pieces celebrate time in all its uniqueness and splendour - prêt-a-porter for any occasion.
The dials reflect the artistic, creative spirit of the designers - oversized numbers and red fluorescent hands further underscore the fantasy-like design, while the look of the collection is characterized by the circular 48mm diamond accented cases, vibrant colors and fine stone faces, all with Jacob’s sophisticated automatic movements.
Debuting exclusively to Russia, the collection will soon be available in all major international markets. The Valentin Yudashkin by Jacob & Co. timepiece collection encompasses chic, modern style and innovative movements, bridging fashion and technology in ways that speak elegance and sophistication.
Technical Aspects of the Valentin Yudashkin by Jacob & Co. Timepiece Collection:
Movement: Swiss ETA: 2892A2
(Standard / Skeleton) Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing date corrector. Stop second device. Regular system ETACHRONE and regular corrector 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4Hz, 21 Jewels
Crafted, assembled, and decorated by hand to the highest Jacob & Co. quality standards.
Diameter: 48mm
Case: Stainless Steel
Bezels: Plain Stainless Steel Moon / Optional Double Lines
Diamond Moon Bezel: 194 stones, 1.33 ct
Diamond Double Lines Bezel: 182 Stones, 2.04 ct
Dials: Enamel, Mother-of-Pearl, Exotic Leathers, Mineral Stones
Crystal: Sapphire, See-through Case Back
Water-Resistance: Water resistant to 99 Feet / 30 Meters
Strap: Exotic Leathers, Deployment Buckle, Stainless Steel Bracelet
Retail: Price available upon request
** Images are proto-types
Contact Information:
Lisa Labrado
Jacob & Co.
212.719.5887
Thayer Whipple
Paul Wilmot Communications
212.206.7447
