Transition period: Quentin
He explained, "When I'm interested in a subject, I like to do research, I like to learn. So I started reading about traditional complications and fine watchmaking. But, for me, I also knew that there was a Clients were looking for something ultra-complex, three-dimensional, highly animated, beautifully crafted but unconventional in design.” Jacob started spending an extended period of time in Switzerland, when he met Mathias Buttet, a veritable specialist in high-complexity, creating established a company, BNB Concept, to manufacture ultra-complex watches for brands that do not have this in-house capability. In 2007, Jacob Arabo launched his first prelude to fine watchmaking with "Quenttin", a wholesale watches replica that combines seven barrels and a vertical tourbillon. Wild timepiece.
To me, this represents a kind of transitional watch for him. In the context of that era, many brands were fascinated by BNB. It is a high-complication manufacturer created by three former Patek Philippe high-complication experts - Mathias Buttet, Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini. The latter two later spun off to form La Fabrique du Temps, which was eventually acquired by LVMH and is now LV's premium complication watchmaker. Starting with just four people in 2004, by 2008 BNB had 187 employees and was creating a vast array of ultra-technical movements, from three-axis tourbillons to completely new and original concepts such as those expressed by Quenttin. The movement of this master has a completely unheard of architecture. It uses seven full-size barrels arranged side by side. All told, it provides a total of 31 days of power reserve to the watch's vertical tourbillon.
But then in 2009, due to the financial crisis, BNB went bankrupt.replica watches Price. That's because the wild, ultra-expensive indie watchmaking types that BNB fueled for brands like HD3, Concord, and Franc Vila suddenly stopped buying. Mathias Buttet becomes Hublot's in-house Senior Expert, brought in by the legendary Jean-Claude Biver. Interestingly, the same seven-barrel vertical tourbillon concept is now the basis for the Hublot MP-05. But what is clear about Quenttin is that Jacob is interested in pushing the horological envelope to the furthest edge.
He explained: "This is an incredible moment that witnesses the creativity of modern watchmaking beyond the traditional complications of perpetual calendars, tourbillons and minute repeaters. The idea of Quenttin is to allow you It doesn't have to be wound. That's a great thing for me. Also, the construction of the movement is impressive because it reminds me of a supercar engine. At the same time, the lesson I learned from Quenttin is , in the future, I want to make these supercomplications, but in a way that makes sense for me personally. Even though I'm going to be working with the best high complication specialists, these movements have to be unique to me."
The Horological Journey Begins: The Epic SF24 So Jacob set out to do research, searching for truly talented young voices in the Swiss Best replica watches industry. During this time, he supported his family with his three sons, David, Benjamin and Joy. Benjamin said: "He was a great dad and always wanted to spend time with us. He really pushed us into sports. For me, that was basketball and, because of my dad, tennis. Our family People always spend time together and I remember when I was a boy my dad was talking about watches. He was so excited because he met someone who could help him realize what he wanted.” Jacob Special The 2013 Epic SF24 comes to mind, and I have to say it's an absolutely stellar watch. To me, this articulates Jacob's intent to create a watch that is visually vibrant,
So, what is SF24? This is a multi-time zone watch like no other. Launched in 2013, the SF24 is the perfect combination of ease of use, maximum visibility and, for lack of a better adjective, "cool". "SF" stands for split flaps, the huge display panels used in airports and train stations. Jacob said, "When I was a kid, we went to the airport or the train station, and we were fascinated by the names of different cities that popped up on these boards." SF24 is almost grafting two watches together. The lower half is a traditional round case topped by a sapphire cylinder with a horizontal display showing 24 cities, each representing a time zone on Earth and the corresponding time. The main innovation of this replica watches for sale is that you can jump from one city to another with just a press of the button on the left. On the right, through a transparent sapphire window, you can see the cam that triggers the transition. Of course, the local time is displayed on the hands of the main dial. It has a quick set feature where you can advance just an hour without affecting the seconds running.