The Vangarde Tempo Theorie Skeleton Watch

Written by D Constant

It’s great when you stumble over something this good looking and interesting, Don’t you agree?

For those in the know I’m sure this is not news, But I stumbled over this lesser known French watchmaker and their inaugural watch the Tempo Theorie, Well I was scouring our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/reviewit.thewatchreviewsite (shameless plug… yes I know) and on looking for new friends I came across Vangarde and this lovely skeleton timepiece and had to share it with you all.

Well, first off a little about the company or person behind this great looking watch. Vangarde is an independent French artist and designer now watchmaker.  The aim is to specialise in producing original and exclusive hand made watches for the watch connoisseur. Well that’s what they say, and looking at their first offering, the Vangarde Tempo Theorie, it’s hard to disagree.

Vangarde designs the watches and oversees and controls the entire watch making process, the actual watchmakers are a handful of selected high end Swiss watchmakers. It is this partnership that gives us a French designed, Swiss built and made timepiece in the Tempo Theorie which is limited to 88 pieces. oh here is the link to Vangardes’ website.

As we have not yet had the pleasure of getting hold of one of the Vangarde Tempo Theorie Watches to undertake a hands on review, not for the want of trying I may add, well we have not tried that hard, hoping that this article may persuade them to hand on over…. Here is the Vangarde Press Release Information about the Timepiece with a few photos edited and inserted by us here at The Watch Review Site.

Tempo Théorie: The show of time…

After two years of planning, countless designs, prototypes, trials, tests and difficult decisions, Vangarde is proud to present its first watch: the Tempo Théorie, a limited edition with just eighty-eight numbered copies.

The original creative idea behind this design was to transform the conventional way of displaying the time, with the hand pointing on a layered scale, in a complex and poetic architectural display.

Telling time …

The Tempo Théorie draws you into a complex equation involving the relationship between energy (the mainspring) movement (rotation around an axis) and shape (visual composition of the hands).

The hour and minute hands overlap, intersect and are juxtaposed, while the sub-dial hands complete the kinetic design making the overall effect even more complex. All these combinations form a polymorphic structure that is like a moving work of art, set in motion by the mechanical energy of a spring. Its stunning visual effect sparks one’s curiosity, while remaining perfectly easy to read.

With this first design, Vangarde wanted to create a watch that makes you want to keep looking again and again, going beyond a mere time-piece by allowing you to witness an artistic composition created by the passage of time.

Developing the hands was a long and difficult process, because what was required was not a static design, like ordinary hands, but a kinetic design which would take into account their rotational movement, so that they would align in the most evocative way possible through the hundreds of permutations created by the design.

The superluminova was inserted inside of the hands in a different configuration to make it easier to distinguish between hours and minutes.

Measuring time …

Once the design of the hands was finally complete, the next challenging task was to create a worthy ‘backdrop’ for them.

A complex, asymmetric skeleton dial was designed to fit the background formed by the calibre V1 and the kinetic patterns produced by the hands.

The positioning of the sub-dials breaks up the typical chronograph layout to produce a more balanced appearance.

The development of the printed elements constituted a graphic design project in itself, with the subtle positioning of figures and text to produce a visually sublime overall effect.

The dials are laser cut, galvanised, then finished in black with white print.

Counting time …

Starting from an ETA Valjoux 7750 ébauche, chosen for its reliability and ease of maintenance, Vangarde developed the Calibre V1.

The Calibre V1 has a bespoke skeletonised tri-compax back-plate and bridge, allowing the minute dial to be positioned at “3″ (originally at “12″ on the 7750). All critical components such as the balance wheel, balance spring, spring etc have been replaced by state-of-the-art components (certified chronometer).

The movement is assembled with the greatest care, adjusted in five positions. The surfaces are hand-finished withGenevastripes, circular graining, and straight graining.

The gears and the rotor have been redesigned to provide a unique view of the escapement and the self-winding system. A specially designed black ruthenium galvanising process produces the modern look that is expected in high-end contemporary chronographs.

The finely polished finish gives a ‘carbon’ look to the skeleton bridges, perfectly blending tradition and modernity, while the rotor is decorated withGenevastripes. The steel mechanical parts and the escape wheel are finished with straight graining. The dial, too, is finished withGenevawaves, rhodium-plated wheels and straight graining, and all screws are finely polished

Housing the time…

And finally the whole is housed in a 316 L stainless steel case shaped from a solid piece, made up of a single casing with precision machined housing (no housing ring) with a bezel and a screwed base, both polished and fitted with O rings.

The sapphire crystals have been given state of the art anti-reflection treatment in order to minimise unwanted reflection.

The caseband has a brushed, satinised surface which contrasts beautifully with the crown and the push buttons which are polished and decorated in ‘Clous de Paris’ style.

The bracelet is made inFrancein the way traditionally associated with master leather craftsmen. Made from carefully selectedLouisianaalligator skin, it is hand assembled and sewn, then fixed to the casing with stainless steel tubular fixings.

So that it can be easily and safely attached the closing mechanism consists of a butterfly buckle with two push buttons with brushed, polished finishes decorated in ‘Clou de Paris’ style.

Vangarde Tempo Theorie – Technical details  

Movement : CALIBRE V1

Integrated automatic chronograph, chronometer grade.

based on mechanical ébauches ETA Valjoux 7750, Adjusted in five-positions.

Glucydur balance wheel, Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex NM mainspring, Incabloc shock absorber,

29 jewels movement,

48 hour power reserve

Finish

Coloured by black ruthenium plating.
Specific tri-compax plate, skeleton design with hand-finished Geneva stripes.
Specific tri-compax bridge skeleton design with hand-finished straight graining.
Automatic-winding bridge, skeleton design with hand-finished circular graining.
Rhodium-plated escape wheel with hand-finished straight graining.
Rhodium-plated steel mechanical parts, with hand-finished straight graining.
Barrel bridge, skeleton design with hand-finished circular graining.
Rotor, skeleton design with hand-finished Geneva stripes and printed balance.
Skeletonised rhodium-plated gear wheels.
Polished srews.

Case
Machined from solid stainless steel 316 L.
Monobloc caseband (machined movement housing) with brushed and satin finish.
Screw-down back-plate and bezel with polished finish
Screw-down crown with ‘Clous de Paris’ finish.
Buttons with ‘Clous de Paris’ finish.
Sapphire bezel with double sided anti-reflective coating (front and back).
Case dimensions: diameter42 mm, width13.9 mm.

Dial
Laser cut, galvanised, black finished with white print.

Hands
Skeletonised with Superluminova C1 insert (hour and minute hands).

Strap
Hand-made fromLouisiana alligator-skin, hand-stitched, black calf leather lining.

Clasp
316 L stainless steel, double push-button butterfly clasp with polished, satin, ‘Clous de Paris’ finish.

Price : 4,850 euros

Photos and press release provided by Vangarde – www.vangarde.fr

Cartier Tank Anglaise Watch - The Launch

Written by D Constant for The Watch Review Site

Well was it worth the wait… Cartier enthusiasts will definitely think so and so do we.

Well it has been 16 years since we have seen a new Cartier Tank style released and now its our turn its the 2012 New Cartier Tank Anglaise or English Tank… I think Tank Anglaise sounds more Cartier like and befits this timepiece rather than its literal translation…

So, what have Cartier got in stall for us with the new Tank Anglaise, Well it was first shown to the world at BaselWorld 2012 back in March and its has now been launched in the UK and across the world by this infamous jeweller. This new Tank is a sort of cross between the Tank Francaise and the Ballon Bleu, see for yourself.

As per time honoured recent tradition Cartier have produced a Video Introducing us to the Tank Anglaise and highlighting its predecessors in History all the way back to the first Tank in 1917. I’m sure we will be seeing a new Tank in 5 years for the centenary. Here’s the Video for you all to see.

Video courtesy of Cartier – Never Stop Tank – Tank Anglaise Watch Video

As a quick brief the Cartier Tank Anglaise will be available in Large (Men’s) 47mm Long and 36.2mm wide , Medium (Unisex) 39.2mm long and 29.8mm and Small (Women’s) 30.2mm x 22.7mm Sizes. and they are all a new slimline Cartier Tank with the thickness ranging from 9.82mm to 7.19mm.

As you can see the Cartier Tank Anglaise has kept its Classic Cartier Silvered Dial with Blue Hands a must with a Tank (I’m sure most Cartier watch buyers would agree, a timeless classic dial) , what does strike you as interesting is the crown feature and cut out extruding from the Bezel, I actually really like the idea and it seems to work very well with this timepiece. It offers a flush finish to the side of the watch and also incorporates the mainstay of Cartier it’s sapphire crystal cabochon on the crown. Its Angular extrusions with the rounded end piece and sapphire make it an artwork in itself.

The Cartier Tank Anglaise Watch is available in Three Colours these being 18k White Gold, Yellow Gold and Rose Gold, Yes no Steel options yet… and they all come with matching bracelets

They have also got a number of different diamond options, one with diamonds on each side of the bezel and others fully encrusted, if that’s your cup of tea. For regular readers of our articles and reviews, you will already know at The Watch Review Site we are not overly keen on diamond encrustation…

Now to the nitty gritty of the Cartier Tank Anglaise Watch, It comes with either Quartz movements or Automatic Movements depending on which model and size you opt for, The pick of the bunch will have to be the Large Model which features Cartier’s inhouse caliber 1904 MC Automatic Movement, oh I forgot to mention the Sapphire Crystal Exhibition Case back that comes on all the watches, this means you can now see the movements creativity also.

The Cartier Tank Anglaise Small all come with a Cartier 057 Quartz movement, The Medium non Diamond Tank Anglaise have the Caliber Cartier 077 Automatic Self Winding Mechanical Movement and the Diamond versions have the Cartier 076 Automatic Movement at the heart of the timepiece.

And for anyone contemplating wearing the Cartier Tank Anglaise whilst washing the dishes or swimming it is water resistant to 30m.

The Tank Anglaise Watch Small starts from £15,000, with the Tank Anglaise Medium starting from £21,750 and Large from £26,750 for the Rose or Yellow Gold Non-Diamond versions, with the White Gold being slightly more expensive.

Well so Cartier has now covered the French (Tank Francaise), Americans (Tank Americaine) and now us Brits with The Cartier Tank Anglaise. With no bias at all I would have to say this is the best Tank Watch yet.

Photo’s and Video content courtesy of Cartier.

Girard-Perregaux WW.TC DARK NIGHT – 25 Piece Limited Edition

This exclusive timepiece is to be released in a limited edition of 25 and the Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Dark Night will only be released and available in the U.S.A.

The Dark Night will be launched at the 2012 JCK show in Las Vegas.

We have previously published an article on the ww.tc on The watch review site here in the superhero series by Martin Green, the Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Dark Night is to be a  unique ‘dark’ version of the now iconic Girard-Perregaux world-timer, the ww.tc Dark Night comes in a 43 mm black ceramic case.

The case is finished immaculately as expected from Girard Perregaux and this underlines the striking powerful black dial highlighted with touches of red and white.

We all have been told that ceramic is one of the most durable and hardweraing materials in watchmaking and with it’s exceptional lightness this watch becomes very very wearable. The ww.tc Dark Night uses an internal titanium container to improve its structure.

This watch has a sports watch feel and the case encloses the Girard-Perregaux GP03387 self-winding movement at its heart, This movement was designed specifically for the Dark Night and , displays the time in twenty-four time zones with day and night indicator, date and fly-back chronograph.

Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Dark Night – Technical Details

Black ceramic case with rubber coated crowns and push-buttons

Diameter: 43 mm

Sapphire crystal

Tinted sapphire case-back secured by 6 screws

Water resistance: 10 ATM

Girard-Perregaux movement GP03387 – Mechanical with automatic winding

Calibre: 13’’’

Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h (4 Hz)

Jewels: 63

Power reserve: minimum 46 hours

Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds, date, fly-back chronograph, world time with day/night indicator

Rubber strap with safety folding buckle

Limited and numbered edition of 25 pieces only   

Other GP Articles you may be interested in on The Watch Review Site are Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Shadow or Other Girard Perregaux news and Reviews on our brand page.  

GIRARD-PERREGAUX VINTAGE 1945 TOURBILLON WITH THREE GOLD BRIDGES

Before we get to the press release, I just wanted to express my humble view on this exquisite Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon, This is a Ladies Watch with Three Gold Bridges and was the favourite of a couple of the Girard Perregaux Young watchmakers in our recent GP New Face of Tradition series where we saw Girard-Perregaux introduce eight of their latest young watchmakers giving us an insight into their background and lives. You can see our articles in respect of the same here, New Faces overview, No.1, No.2, No.3&4, No.5&6 and No.7&8.

Its an interesting addition to the already extensive Vintage 1945 range of timepieces and a very welcome one by Girard-Perregaux enthusiasts, So lets see what the fuss is all about shall we…

Press Release by Girard-Perregaux

Haute horlogerie, elegance and technology

The heritage of Girard-Perregaux’s acclaimed Tourbillon with three gold Bridges places itself squarely in the twenty-first century. Combining noble materials and a high-tech finish, its elegance and majestic architecture underscore its singular character. A rarity limited to 50 pieces.

Fashioned in pink gold, the case and the bridges form a striking contrast with the color of the main plate. Its matte anthracite coating is the result of a particular combination of precious materials similar to platinum and draws on cutting-edge technologies. Other elements, such as the barrel, the lower gearwheel bridges and the bridge supports, adopt this finish, resulting in a stunning visual effect.

In a bold leap across time, this limited edition of the Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges offers a new take on a movement whose origins date back to the end of the 19th century. Drawing on the latest technological progress, it concentrates rare technical and Manufacture expertise within its delicately curved Art Deco-inspired case.

The satin-finished skeletonized bridges, with their pure, contemporary geometry, are the fruit of extremely delicate design: first finely openworked, they are then carefully hand-polished. Seven days are necessary to obtain a perfect finish, since the numerous closed angles form a considerable challenge. The tourbillon system also requires special attention, as its 72 components must be meticulously assembled inside a diameter of just 12 millimeters. To cap these feats, a precious matte anthracite coating gives this timepiece its distinctive personality.

The self-winding caliber GP9600 movement has an integrated micro-rotor housed under the barrel, patented by Girard-Perregaux. The mechanism’s architecture, also visible through the sapphire back is further enhanced by the matte anthracite-coated components. The Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges is a formidable demonstration of the Manufacture’s expertise. In other words, how aesthetics and technique manage to reinvent and renew the rules of the watchmaking art.

GIRARD-PERREGAUX VINTAGE 1945 TOURBILLON WITH THREE GOLD BRIDGES - Technical Details

Reference - 99880-52-001-BA6A

Pink-gold case with domed anti-glare sapphire glass

Back: with anti-glare sapphire

Dimensions: 36.10 mm x 35.25 mm

Water resistance: 30 meters

Crown: pink gold, engraved with GP logo

Dial: matte anthracite surface treatment (NAC) on the mainplate

Hands: gold regatta, diamond polished

Movement Girard-Perregaux 9600-0019, Mechanical self-winding

Functions: Tourbillon, hours, minutes

Dimensions: 28.60 mm x 30.30 mm

Total thickness: 3.20 mm

Jewels: 31 jewels

Power reserve: minimum 48 hours

Winding: automatic, hand-brushed platinum rotor

Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)

Components: Number: 257

Balance wheel: variable inertia with gold regulating screws (diameter 8.35 mm)

Balance-spring: Breguet, Philips terminal curve

Mainplate: anthracite (NAC) surface treatment, vertical guilloché on top, pearling and guilloché below, hand-polished angles

Lower gear train bridge: vertical guilloché, hand-polished angles

Barrel: engraved cover with hand-applied circular guilloché and brushing

Rhodium-plated barrel, central and tourbillon bridges: in gold, hand-polished angles brushed top and edges

Tourbillon: 72 components weighing a total of 0.3 grams, one rotation per minute, upper and lower carriages beveled and polished by hand, escapement and pallet bridges beveled and polished by hand

Alligator strap - Folding clasp in pink gold

Limited edition of 50

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The Skull Bang is a rock’n'roll rebel!

 
The Watch Review site presents

The Hublot Skullbang is it Dead cool?

It’s a rock’n’roll rebel watch! With its playful and slightly tongue-in-cheek air, this impudent piece rebelliously thumbs its nose at anyone who takes themselves too seriously. A totally “kick-ass” watch, it wouldn’t look out of place on the wrist of any number of rock stars on stage or out and about in the city.

This surprising watch from Hublot is the perfect fusion of a rebel spirit with a deft and daring sense of elegance, never losing sight of the “vanitas”, the symbol of the transience of life which remind us how fragile and brief our time is, and that we must live each moment to the full…

This is the Skull Bang, a piece made entirely from black ceramic and featuring an attractive stylised skull on its dial. It is already a collector’s item, limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, and has been specially developed by Hublot for the brand’s friend and long-term partner in Paris, Laurent Picciotto, a man whose flair has made him a legend in the watchmaking world, and one of the first to demonstrate his belief in Hublot by opening the Swiss watch brand’s first boutique in the world in 2007 at 271 Rue Saint Honoré in Paris’ 1st arrondissement, where this limited edition will be exclusively available. Thank you Mr Picciotto!

Hublot Skullbang – Technical Details

Reference 511.CM.1110.VR.PIC12

Series Limited to 100 pieces numbered from 000/100 to 100/100

Case “Classic Fusion” Diameter 45 mm, polished and satin-finished black ceramic

End-pieces Satin-finished black ceramic

Bezel Satin-finished black ceramic 6 o’clock -12 o’clock

6 H-shaped countersunk black PVD titanium screws

Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating

Bezel lug Black composite resin

Crown Polished black ceramic with Hublot logo

Case-back Polished black ceramic Sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective treatment Black “Skull Bang” transfer, transparent skull outline on a back background, through which the movement can be seen.

Water resistance 5 ATM or approximately 50 metres

Dial Black galvanic sunburst Black “skull” transfer

Hands Faceted, diamond-polished, skeleton, black galvanic

Movement HUB 1112 automatic movement

No. of components 63 (Jewels: 21)

Date Window at 3 o’clock

Oscillating weight Openworked with black PVD coating, tungsten segment

Power reserve Approximately 42 hours

Strap Black leather strap stitched onto black rubber

Clasp Black PVD steel deployant buckle

Other Hublot watches and news you may be interested in Hublot UEFA EURO 2012 ,  Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Watch or even the Hublot unique $5 million watch, dont worry no one expects you to buy it, its already been sold about 2 days after launch.

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine reference 81180 – Do we need more?

Written by Martin Green
Sometimes high end watch making seems like an endless challenge of making watches as complicated as possible. Especially in the last decade we’ve run out of complications to combine, since everything has already been tried. So we come up with different ways of showing the time or speeding up hands to such an extent that probably in a year of two you can hear a loud bang from under the crystal of your watch, created by a hand that went through the sound barrier as soon as you engaged its chronograph.

The Jacob & Co. Grand Collection mingles the exuberant spirit of the iconic Five Timezones watch with the intoxicating atmosphere of freedom in watches that express all the glamour and luxury of the Jet Age in a decidedly contemporary flavour.

Jacob & Co - Grand 4 - GR4-17

The Grand Collection is like the original Five Timezones watch in displaying the local time, as well as the time in four reference cities around the globe, each one of which is a global hub for both 24 hour commerce and a cultural life that never sleeps, but unlike the earlier but always classic Five Timezones watch, it shows the local time on a dial of the same dimensions as the other time­zones, allowing the overall shape of the watch to be expressed in the shape of a pentagon, a most unusual and distinctive choice which has only very seldom been used in the entire history of wristwatch design.

To accentuate the bold and unusual pentagonal profile of the Jacob & Co. Grand Collection shows the adventurous spirit of the 1960s when air travel was such a special luxury that the term “jet setter” was coined to describe those privileged few who enjoyed its miraculous speed and glamour.

Distinctive, aerodynamically styled bezel elements further accentuate the link between the Grand timepieces and the on-the-go world of interna­tional jet travel, as well as creating a dramatic visible link to the design world of the early jet travel era.

Luxurious and high tech finishes combine, such as 18 carat rose gold, stainless steel, and stainless steel finished in dramatic black PVD.

One of the most striking models is the Grand 5, which features a full black PVD treatment.

Jacob and Co chose watch designer Jacques Fournier of Horology Design Limited to create the G5 series including the Grand, Galega, Ghost and Global collections. As can be seen Jacques has a unique and distinctive style providing renowned watch brands worldwide with groundbreaking creations.

All Jacob & Co. Grand timepieces are powered by Swiss precision quartz movements, and are offered on natural black rubber straps with folding clasps.

The Jacob & Co. G5 Series – Grand Specifications

Case: 47 mm

Movement: Swiss quartz ETA 956.112

Functions: Five time zones, freely moving central rotor

Crystal: Sapphire

Water resistance: 50m

The Jacob & Co. G5 Series – Grand Model Descriptions

Grand 1 – Steel case in black PVD. Coloured surrounds for dials in black PVD, stainless steel, and rose gold. Natural black rubber strap with folding clasp.

Grand 2 – 18 carat rose gold case. Coloured surrounds for dials in black PVD, stainless steel, and rose gold. Natural black rubber strap with folding clasp.

Grand 3 – Stainless steel case. Coloured surrounds for dials in black PVD, stainless steel, and rose gold. Natural black rubber strap with folding clasp.

Grand 4 – Steel case in black PVD. Stainless steel surrounds. Two dial bezels in red PVD; local time dial in red. Natural black rubber strap with folding clasp.

Grand 5  - Steel case in black PVD. Surrounds and bezels in black PVD. Natural black rub­ber strap with folding clasp.

Information sourced from Jacobs & Co. Watches. and Jacques Fournier.

J&Co Watches - Ghost GT3

The stars come out at night, and nowhere more so than in the world of Jacob & Co., a name synonymous with the nocturnal world of glamour, intrigue, and international excitement.

One of the most daring new intro­ductions from Jacob & Co. the Ghost Collection lives up to its name by appearing mysteriously out of the darkness to thrill and excite wearer and viewer alike.

The timepieces of the Jacob & Co. Ghost collection show the day and date in five different time zones “on demand” –with the press of a button, the digital displays are illumi­nated in a stunning burst of light and colour. The pentagonal Ghost case, a homage to the iconic Jacob & Co. 5 Timezones watch, offers a profile as exotic as the illuminated time displays themselves, and the Ghost cases and bezels with a variety of both cutting edge modern materials and traditional tokens of luxury.

To enjoy the splendid fireworks of the Ghost timepiece, there are a variety of choices, pressing each of the crowns individually illuminates a single time display, while a longer press of the crown located at the upper right corner of the pentagon will illuminate all displays, which are able to display 32 colours including bril­liant red, blue or yellow. The date alone can be displayed for each time zone at will as well, and nat­urally, the Jacob & Co. logo at the center of the watch glows whenever the time display is activated.

Like the supernatural creature of the night from which it takes its name, the Ghost can change personality as well. Each Ghost timepiece features an interchangeable bezel, which is available in black PVD, carbon fibre, stainless steel, or 18 carat rose gold, with white or black diamond set bezels available.

Ever chang­ing, and always dramatic and unexpected, the Ghost timepieces from Jacob & Co. are glamorous creatures of the night.

Jacob and Co chose watch designer Jacques Fournier of Horology Design Limited to create the G5 series including the Grand, Galega, Ghost and Global collections. As can be seen Jacques has a unique and distinctive style providing renowned watch brands worldwide with groundbreaking creations.

The Jacob & Co. G5 Series – Ghost Specifications

Case: 47mm, all Ghost cases are stainless steel or steel and black PVD, with interchangeable bezel system

Bezel: Interchangeable, available in stainless steel, black PVD, carbon fibre, or 18K rose gold. Can be set with round brilliant cut diamonds.

Movement: Swiss digital able to display in 32 colours

Functions: Five time zones with date indication, illuminated central J&Co. logo

Jewels: 25

Crystal: Sapphire

Water resistance: 30m

Ghost GT2 – Steel case in black PVD, red displays or 31 other colours, and gold accented crowns, interchangeable bezels, black alligator strap with folding clasp.

Ghost GT3 – Steel case in black PVD, with blue displays or 31 other colours, interchangeable bezels, black alligator strap with contrasting blue stitching and folding clasp.

Ghost GT4 – Steel case in black PVD, with blue displays or 31 other colours, interchangeable bezels, black alligator strap with folding clasp.

Ghost GT5 – Steel case in black PVD, with yellow displays or 31 other colours, interchangeable bezels, black alligator strap with contrasting yellow stitching and folding clasp.

Information sourced from Jacobs & Co. Watches. and Jacques Fournier.

Jacob & Co. Galega Full Baguette - Detail

The Jacob & Co. Galega collection brings the pentagonal form to the wrist in its most pure form, and as such represents a statement on the wrist of uncompromising style and personal daring. The overall shape is the canvas for a stun­ning array of precious materials and evocative combinations which represent a thoroughly contemporary vision of modern luxury. This Jacob & Co. Watches collection embraces the purity of a unified display of time, showing the hours, minutes and seconds, in which the passage of time itself is transformed into an experience of timeless beauty.

Each of the models in the Jacob & Co. Galega collection is a unique synthesis of materials and design. The Jacob & Co. Timepieces Galega 1 model, for instance, daringly combines stainless steel with a black mother of pearl dial, with both case and dial adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds. No less than 212 diamonds adorn the case and a total of 182 decorate the dial, with the large Roman numerals at the quarters lending an air of refinement that bal­ances the audacity of the overall design.The Jacob & Co. Galega 5 and Galega 6 models, on the other hand, are reso­lutely unconventional, with a daring blend of a case in black PVD coated stainless steel with black mother of pearl and black diamonds adorning case and dial.

The most opulent model is the Jacob & Co. Galega Full Baguette model, in which the white gold case set case is decorated with 11 carat baguette and emerald cut diamonds.

Jacob and Co chose watch designer Jacques Fournier of Horology Design Limited to create the G5 series including the Galega, Grand, Ghost and Global collections. As can be seen Jacques has a unique and distinctive style providing renowned watch brands worldwide with groundbreaking creations.

All Jacob & Co. Galega watches are powered by a high grade precision Swiss quartz movement, ETA caliber 955.402.

The Jacob & Co. Watches - G5 Series – Galega Specifications

Case: 36mm x 44mm

Movement: Swiss quartz ETA 955.402

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds

Jewels: 7

Crystal: Sapphire

Water resistance: 50m

The Jacob & Co. G5 Series – Galega Watch Descriptions

G5 Series – Galega 1- Steel case set with 212 white diamonds. White mother of pearl dial set with 182 white diamonds. White satin strap with diamond set folding buckle.

G5 Series – Galega 2 – Steel case set with 212 white diamonds. White mother of pearl dial set with 34 white baguette diamonds and 8 round brilliant cut diamonds. Pink satin strap with diamond set folding buckle.

G5 Series – Galega 4 – Steel case in black PVD set with 212 diamonds. Black mother of pearl dial set with 182 diamonds. White satin strap with diamond set folding buckle.

G5 Series – Galega 5 – Steel case in black PVD set with 212 black diamonds. Black mother of pearl dial set with 182 black diamonds. Red satin strap with diamond set folding buckle.

G5 Series – Galega 6 – Steel case in black PVD. Black mother of pearl dial set with 182 black diamonds. Red satin strap with diamond set folding buckle.

G5 Series – Galega 7 – Steel case set with 212 diamonds. Black PVD and gold veneer dial set with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds. Black satin strap with diamond set folding buckle.

G5 Series – Galega Full Baguette – White gold case set with 11 carat baguette cut and square emerald cut diamonds. White mother of pearl dial set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. White satin strap with diamond set folding clasp.

Information sourced from Jacobs & Co. Watches. and Jacques Fournier.