Jacob & Co. · Palatial Flying Tourbillon Minute Repeater Red
The model in detail
Meet the watch
Beside Jacob & Co.’s elaborate three-dimensional creations, this Palatial looks almost classical: a round gold case, two central hands and a tourbillon at six o’clock. Its transparent red mineral dial immediately changes the mood, however. A treble clef on the left signals that the watch’s main complication concerns sound.
EnlargeThe red mineral dial on the wrist: the tourbillon sits at six o’clock.
© © Fratello · SourceThe minute repeater strikes the hours, quarters and remaining minutes on demand. The Palatial uses two extended cathedral gongs. A centrifugal governor controls the striking tempo; according to published brand information, its new version operates silently to keep mechanical buzzing out of the chime. Assessing tone and volume without hearing the individual watch would be inappropriate.
The hand-wound JCCM04 comprises 308 components, operates at 3 Hz and supplies 90 hours of running time. Its flying tourbillon turns once a minute. There is no upper bridge over the cage, leaving its motion visible from the dial side; the finishing and part of the repeater mechanism can be examined through the caseback.
EnlargeThe reverse view: finishing of the hand-wound calibre and the exposed part of the striking mechanism.
© © Fratello · SourceDetails and limitations
The 18k rose-gold case measures 43 × 12.3 mm. A red alligator strap and gold buckle continue the colour theme. Water resistance of 30 m sets clear limits: this complex acoustic mechanism calls for careful handling.
The watch appears in the selection of current presentations at WatchTime New York on October 16–18. Initial coverage of the 2026 version appeared on October 7; the Palatial repeater line itself dates to 2014. The official red-version listing specifies 12 pieces and US$390,000.
