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The Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon pays homage to the glamorous casinos of the 1960s in Monte Carlo, Macao, and Las Vegas. Inspired by the era's opulence, it captures the elegance and excitement of classic casino culture with a unique functional roulette wheel on the dial, making it a one-of-a-kind creation in the world of haute horology.
Exquisite Craftsmanship And Design
Crafted from 18K rose gold with a polished finish, the Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon boasts a 44mm diameter and a notable profile measuring 16.3mm thickness. The dial side is protected by a heavily domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment. It features a pusher at eight o'clock for operating its unique roulette wheel complication, whereas the winding crown is missing. Instead, two fold-out tabs on the caseback facilitate winding of the watch and adjusting its hands above a small circular window offering a view of the roulette-themed flying tourbillon. Designed more for elegance than aquatic pursuits, it includes a black alligator leather strap with a matching 18K rose gold buckle and 30 metres of water resistance for daily protection against incidental contact.
Masterful Mechanics
Powering the Casino Tourbillon is the brand's in-house calibre JCAM51 manual-wind movement. While it retains the signature roulette wheel complication and base calibre design from previous Astronomia models, the Jacob & Co. JCAM51 introduces a new combination of features. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) with a power reserve lasting approximately 72 hours, the JCAM51 is a 24-jewel calibre comprising 268 components. Apart from using fold-out tabs on the caseback for winding and time-setting, the Jacob & Co. JCAM51 incorporates a fully functional mechanical spinning roulette wheel game complication. Additionally, it houses a one-minute flying tourbillon adorned with red, black, and green lacquer inlays on its carriage.