Jacob & Co., AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE OVERSIZED LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD CURVED RECTANGULAR TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH 31-DAY POWER RESERVE CIRCA 2007 QUENTTIN N0 38/99

• cal. 5 manual winding vertical nickel lever movement, 40 jewels, one-minute tourbillon carriage with mono-metallic balance, 7 gold barrels for 744-hour power reserve • skeletonized dial, vertical disks assembled coaxially indicating minutes, hours and 31-day power reserve displayed through vertical rolls • heavy oversized 18k white gold curved rectangular case, band set with carbon fiber inserts, two integrated keys for winding and setting of the time, sapphire crystal display in the band to view the vertically set tourbillon carriage and back to view the 7 gold barrels and vertical disks, hinged lugs • case and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Jacob & Co. twin folding buckle and rubber strap

Manual winding movement running while cataloguing. Movement looks great and clean. Case appears in unused condition. Overall appears in excellent condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Accompanied by a Jacob & Co. presentation box.

"While formulating the Quenttin concept I drew a picture inspired by the gas meters I remember very clearly from my childhood in Russia. When I was growing up, gas meter was very visible features in the houses." ---Jacob Arabo, CEO of Jacob & Co.

Inspired by such, this futuristic wristwatch was first launched in 2007.  Within the bold, oversized rectangular 18k white gold case, the Quenttin features a broad palette capturing the vertical movement. On the side, a tourbillon cage has been finely mounted vertically and can be admired through a sapphire crystal display in the case band.  This innovative watch also comes with an astounding power reserve of 31 days which is supplied by the energy of 7 gold coloured barrels.

This model is limited to only 99 pieces in white gold, the present example is numbered 38.  To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time the Jacob & Co. Quenttin has been offered at auction.