SimplyAbuDhabi XL

The large aperture at 6 o’clock, which extends all the way to the caseback, is the setting for Jacob & Co.’s iconic double- axis tourbillon, which powers this unique timepiece. The first axis makes a full revolution in 60 seconds, while the second axis makes a full revolution in 2.5 minutes, while the power reserve for this high watchmaking movement is an incredible 60 hours. The 49.5mm 18K rose gold case features a domed, double anti-reflective sapphire crystal on top. The watch is set and wound via two 18K rose gold bows in the case back. The dial is a grill evocative of oil rigs, offering a glimpse of the high-watchmaking movement underneath. A system of 18K rose gold pipes and wheels connects the various elements above the grill, including an “oil pressure gauge” power reserve and an 18K rose gold oil reservoir, completing the “wildcatting” theme. All the details, down to the brightly polished rose gold pipes and barrel, or the brushed gold and bevelled edges of the derricks, are a testament to the craftsmanship of Jacob & Co.’s artisans. 86 | Simply Abu Dhabi 176 | Simply Abu Dhabi