Jacob & Co.'s approach to design took a soft turn with the Palatial Classic collection. Nevertheless, as a house known for its haute horlogerie creations, the brand has managed to implement that avant-garde aesthetic into Palatial Classic pieces as well. The collection offers straightforward yet statement-making timepieces inspired by the Art Deco era. The line includes two elegant series of automatic and manual winding timepieces.

Here we have the manual-winding Palatial Classic Big Date. It follows the brand ethos of intricately-designed dials that command attention. A charming guilloche pattern rendered in the subtle rose shade makes up the dial of this watch. Fine circular graining is spread on the two sub-registers, contoured by metal rings. The sub-dial at nine bears the brand signature, while the one at six profiles a power reserve indicator. These counters intersect an inner metal minute track that adds an overall structure and balance to the design. The big game on this dial is the large date complication nestled at noon for added functionality. Polished dauphine hands pick out the tapered hour markers that elegantly punctuate the dial.

At Second Movement, the pre-owned division of Ethos Watches, we adhere to a rigorous verification process where expert watchmakers carefully inspect every watch to certify its authenticity, ensuring it is not counterfeit. We also go to the maximum extent possible to ensure that the timepiece is not a stolen property and that all duties are paid. However, in the absence of any central database, a 100% verification is unlikely for any pre-owned entity in India. Nevertheless, we can still provide a provenance guarantee for watches purchased from Ethos.