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 The Case
Each case in the Premiere collection of Jacot is fashioned to the strictest manufacturing standards that many European companies already adhere to.
All cases are made from hypoallergenic, 316L surgical grade stainless steel. Tooling used for fabrication of these timepieces as well as the polishing employed are both performed to the standards of the finest European watch makers.
Inside each case is a shock dampening system that’s built into a metal cocoon to provide additional protection of the Automatic movement inside. This cocoon also gives the piece a slight increase in weight, which provides its wearer with a density very similar to wearing a solid gold watch.
Each case has also been designed exclusively for the Jacot Premiere collection with an ergonomic design to provide maximum comfort. The designers’ original creation is carefully engineered and translated into the physical case forging that will become a small work of art. All case surfaces are hand polished in several different surface treatments, from sharp satin to near distortion free mirror. Polishing techniques learned from the finest European manufacturers, combined with precision-tooled clamping fixtures assure surface finish uniformity. When you run your fingers over the case, you will be able to feel the crisp lines and subtle curves of each design, completely smooth to the touch with absolutely no rough edges.
The Buckle
The duo-fold, dual spring release, Jacot branded buckles attached to each bracelet is tested to handle up to 10,000 open/close cycles. The buckle is also tested to resist an opening pull force of at least 8 pounds before it can pass and be attached to the bracelet.
The buckles that fasten our leather bands have been shaped from hypoallergenic 316L surgical stainless steel fashioned in an exclusive design for the Jacot brand. This robust buckle has been deeply branded with the Jacot logo creating a very distinctive look.
The Bracelet
Each bracelet in our collection is fashioned from hypoallergenic 316L surgical stainless steel, and is also (like our buckles and cases) tested to the strictest standards for many European made watches on the market today.
Our bracelets are made with many individual links per row (depending on the model can be as many as 7 links) with each crisp edged link individually hand polished and specifically tooled with maximum flexibility and comfort in mind. When assembled, the bracelet is then tested to resist a 20 pound longitudinal pull test before pin deformation, and 10 pound lateral pull test on side links before retention failure.
Ease of adjustability is designed into all Jacot bracelets. To fit almost any wrist size and shape all of our bracelets employ multiple removable links connected by an easy release, spring-steel button pin. Pin retention, even after repeated bracelet sizing attempts, meets or exceeds all European testing criteria. No matter how many times the links apply rotating friction to the spring-steel button pin; it will remain securely seated inside each adjustable link.
The Strap
The genuine leather bands for the Jacot collection are fashioned with an upper layer of specially selected Italian leather material mated to a lining of suede leather. A central layer of custom shaped padding creates a plush, thickness tapered appearance. All three layers of the strap are crafted to exacting size conformance. Jacot straps are produced in the Remborde production method, creating a strap where the top leather meets the lining in a precise, shape following seam and a completely smooth lining surface. This production method depends upon control of; the critical center and edge thicknesses, mitered edge skiving on the upper and lower leathers, and just the right amount of adhesive in a custom shape, pressure/temperature/time controlled mold.
The Movement
We have also implemented stricter testing guidelines to insure quality. Each Automatic movement is put through three winding cycles of the main spring, (each cycle more than 40 hours), to assure power uniformity, accuracy, and stability before being placed within the solid metal frame.
Every one of these old world watch making techniques is utilized by many of today’s Swiss watch manufacturers due to the precise detail and overall distinction that many have come to expect from a timepiece of this caliber.
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