The Mystery Tourbillon 44mm Amethyst

Description of the Jacob & Co. Watch

The Jacob & Co The Mystery Tourbillon Amethyst SN810.30.AB.UB.A is an extraordinary haute joaillerie masterpiece that combines mysterious floating time displays with an ultra-complex triple-axis flying tourbillon. Crafted in 18K white gold and entirely adorned with invisibly set hexagon-cut amethysts, this Pièce Unique creation transforms gemstone artistry and avant-garde watchmaking into a mesmerizing mechanical sculpture. Featuring mysterious rotating hour and minute rings, a central flying twin triple-axis tourbillon, and a Jacob-cut amethyst centerpiece, the watch stands among the most visually captivating creations ever produced by Jacob & Co.

How Does the Jacob & Co Mystery Tourbillon Amethyst Showcase High Jewelry Watchmaking

The Mystery Tourbillon Amethyst captures the imagination of luxury collectors through its floating time display architecture, extraordinary gemstone setting, and futuristic movement design. Inspired by the illusion of suspended motion, the watch uses transparent mechanics to create mysterious rotating hour and minute rings that appear to float effortlessly around the dial. Combined with over 25 carats of hexagon-cut amethysts and a highly animated triple-axis flying tourbillon, this Pièce Unique masterpiece perfectly reflects a passion for rare, artistic, and technically groundbreaking luxury watches.

Design and Craftsmanship

The watch features a sculpted 44 mm 18K white gold case invisibly set with 260 hexagon-cut amethysts totaling approximately 10.53 carats beneath a curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The floating hour and minute rings are further enhanced with additional invisibly set amethysts and white diamond markers, creating uninterrupted brilliance and depth throughout the dial. At the center, the tourbillon carriage carries a spectacular 288-facet Jacob-cut amethyst alongside white diamonds, while two ruby indicators replace traditional hands for a unique visual presentation. Every gemstone is meticulously positioned to maximize symmetry, transparency, and light reflection.

Movement and Performance

At the heart of The Mystery Tourbillon Amethyst lies the Jacob & Co. Caliber JCAM49, a hand-wound mechanical movement composed of 460 components. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour, the movement delivers approximately 30 hours of power reserve while powering mysterious floating hour and minute rings and a central flying twin triple-axis tourbillon with differential. The first axis rotates every 60 seconds, while the second and third axes each rotate every 120 seconds, creating continuous kinetic animation and extraordinary mechanical complexity.

Features and Complications

• Mysterious floating hour and minute ring display
• Central flying twin triple-axis tourbillon with differential
• First tourbillon axis rotating every 60 seconds
• Second tourbillon axis rotating every 120 seconds
• Third tourbillon axis rotating every 120 seconds
• 541 invisibly set hexagon-cut amethysts totaling approximately 25.13 carats
• Jacob-cut amethyst mounted on the tourbillon carriage
• White diamond-set floating rings and hour markers
• Hand-wound mechanical movement with 460 components
• Pièce Unique exclusive creation
• Water resistance up to 10 meters suitable for careful wear

Specifications

Case

• Material: 18K white gold
• Diameter: 44 mm
• Thickness: 21 mm
• Finish: Fully polished and invisibly gem-set surfaces
• Crystal: Curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Caseback: 18K white gold
• Water Resistance: 10 meters
• Gem Setting: 260 hexagon-cut amethysts (≈10.53 ct.)

Dial

• Material: 18K white gold floating hour and minute rings
• Color: Purple amethyst architectural display
• Hands: Two ruby indicators
• Distinctive Elements: Floating mysterious rings, triple-axis flying tourbillon, Jacob-cut amethyst centerpiece
• Inner Ring Gem Setting: 48 amethysts (≈3.52 ct.) and 12 white diamond hour markers (≈1.68 ct.)
• Minute Ring Gem Setting: 95 amethysts (≈4.82 ct.) and 1 white diamond (≈0.11 ct.)
• Hour Ring Gem Setting: 107 amethysts (≈4.20 ct.) and 1 white diamond (≈0.12 ct.)

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Alligator leather strap
• Clasp Type: 18K white gold folding clasp
  
• Clasp Gem Setting: 21 amethysts (≈1.03 ct.)

Movement

• Caliber: JCAM49
  
• Power Reserve: Approximately 30 hours
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz)
• Mechanism: Hand-wound mechanical movement
• Components: 460
• Functions: Mysterious hour and minute rings, central flying twin triple-axis tourbillon with differential