Simply Abu Dhabi XXXIV

1 5 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I J a c o b & C o . F l e u r s d e J a r d i n F ounded by Jacob Arabo in 1986, Jacob & Co. is world renowned for its extraordinary timepieces that seek to break moulds and push boundaries, and for the dramatic jewellery creations that have captivated celebrities and dazzled on fashion’s red carpets and cover shoots. With a distinct talent for creating designs that are as innovative as they are eye-catching, Jacob &Co. has evolved into a leading luxury brand in timepieces and jewellery. At the heart of the company is the passion, drive and creative force of founder Jacob Arabo. With a respect for traditional craftsmanship and artistry and an ability to envision and realise exquisite jewellery and unique timepieces, Jacob aims to make exquisite creations a reality through the alchemy of edge and elegance. He’s achieved that once again with the Fleurs de Jardin watch. Inspired by the sophisticated mechanism of the Astronomia Solar, the Fleurs de Jardin was in development for more than a year. Eminently feminine and bursting with colour, the watch features 11 brilliant flowers of kite-shaped amethyst, pink and icy blue sapphires, tsavorites, citrines, orange garnets and rubies that rotate counter-clockwise around a mother-of-pearl dial once every ten minutes. The entire timepiece is shrouded in pink sapphires, with 46 stones on the dial, 48 stones on the rose gold inner ring, 40 stones on the rose gold bezel, and 50 stones on the charming butterfly-shaped clasp. Encased with this kaleidoscope of colour is the legendary workmanship for which Jacob & Co. is famous, including the vertical Astronomia movement with three arms, which makes a full revolution in ten minutes around the central axis, a flying tourbillon and the patented ‘Differential Gears System’ that allows the time display to maintain the 12/6 o’clock position regardless of where it is in the rotation. In addition, the flying tourbillon cage rotates on itself once every sixty seconds, as does the rose gold and blue lacquered globe. On top of the movement sits a Jacob-cut Citrine (288 faces), taking pride of place. For the woman who wears the Fleurs de Jardin, it is a sophisticated alliance of radiant aesthetics and refined construction. The Fleurs de Jardin is exclusively available in individually numbered pieces.