Jacob & Co.'s new "The Godfather II" watch features a black lacquered dial, rose gold case, three-dimensional lettering, and a portrait of Don Corleone on the dial. It incorporates the music, visuals, and symbolic characters from the legendary film series "The Godfather," making it a highly collectible timepiece.
Black lacquered dial and curved rose gold case
What immediately catches the eye this time is the overall design, which is more streamlined and suitable for everyday wear than its predecessor. The 42 x 44 mm 18K rose gold case now features a curved rectangular silhouette, with lines clearly influenced by the Art Deco style. It looks more sophisticated than typical complicated watches, and less like a purely display piece. The black lacquered dial perfectly captures the low-light, dark, and film noir atmosphere of the movie. The Godfather logo is placed at 12 o'clock, below which is the Jacob & Co. logo, and the profile of Don Corleone is visible on the right, making it highly recognizable without being overly cluttered. The iconic puppet strings from the film are also incorporated into the dial with a three-dimensional appliqué.
The details are also meticulously crafted. The spiral engraving on the crown is reminiscent of a gun barrel, the case engraving incorporates a rose motif, echoing Don Corleone's iconic red rose motif, and the case back features a piano-shaped sapphire crystal opening and musical score engraving, naturally connecting the two threads of film and music. The most impressive aspect of this design is that despite the abundance of elements, the visual effect remains harmonious, maintaining the sense of order expected of a high-end timepiece.
Dual-melody music box with flying tourbillon
The watch is powered by the new JCAM62 hand-wound movement, most notably featuring a built-in music box system that can play two melodies: "The Godfather's Waltz" and "The Godfather Love Theme," both composed by Nino Rota for the Francis Ford Coppola film. The wearer can switch melodies via a selector at 10 o'clock and activate the movement via the pusher at 8 o'clock. Each playback lasts approximately 15 to 20 seconds, allowing for 8 to 10 playbacks when fully wound. This design is extremely rare in contemporary watchmaking, as it doesn't simply incorporate a music module; rather, it integrates both pieces into a single music box structure. This is achieved through the precise arrangement of combs and rollers, and a lateral displacement of less than one millimeter to switch the trigger position.
In addition to the music box, a one-minute flying tourbillon is visible below the dial, allowing the watch to retain the core mechanical aesthetics of haute horlogerie beyond just sound. The movement boasts a 72-hour power reserve, with a separate music box power reserve indicator, ensuring clarity for timekeeping, mechanical movement, and melody. For true watch connoisseurs, the appeal of this timepiece lies not only in its subject matter but also in its seamless integration of film soundtrack, complex mechanics, and wearability into a single, cohesive piece. Limited to 74 pieces worldwide, the number and year directly echo the release of "The Godfather Part II" in 1974, ensuring even the limited edition setting stays on point.
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Jacob & Co.'s new "The Godfather II" watch, with its black lacquered dial, rose gold case, three-dimensional lettering, and Don Corleone portrait on the dial, encapsulates the music, visuals, and symbolic characters of the legendary film series "The Godfather," making it a highly collectible piece. The black lacquered dial and curved rose gold case immediately draw attention, and the overall design is more streamlined and suitable for everyday wear than its predecessor. Measuring 42 x 44 mm…
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Jacob & Co.'s new "The Godfather II" watch, featuring a black lacquered dial, rose gold case, three-dimensional lettering, and a portrait of Don Corleone on the dial, encapsulates the music, visuals, and symbolic characters from the legendary film series "The Godfather," making it highly collectible. The black lacquered dial and curved rose gold case immediately catch the eye, with a more streamlined and everyday-wearable design compared to its predecessor. Measuring 42 x 44 mm… The post The Godfather in Black and… TIMEPIECE
