THE GODFATHER II
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THE PARTNERSHIP
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Jacob & Co. has entered into a partnership with Paramount Pictures and acquired the rights to The Godfather. Jacob & Co. has gained access to the name, imagery, narrative and music from the iconic motion picture. These have become the inspiration for the ultimate movie tribute timepieces.
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DESIGN INSPIRATION
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The Godfather was the first movie Jacob Arabo saw in a movie theater after coming to the U.S.A. The Godfather II is not just a watchmaking achievement. It is a creation with deep personal meaning as well as a uniquely entertaining timepiece and thrilling concept.
The Godfather II references the movie's symbols, scenes, dialogs, themes and overall aesthetic throughout its 42 x 44 mm rose gold case. The black lacquer dial evokes the film’s noir aesthetic. It also contains a portrait of Marlon Brando as Don Corleone. The crown features spiral grooves reminiscent of a gun barrel.
Don Corleone’s rose motif is engraved along the case. On the caseback, engraved bullet holes nod to the movie's shootouts and a piano-shaped opening reveals the music box comb. It's covered by a plate engraved with The Godfather Love Theme’s actual score.
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From a creative concept to design inspiration. To the first stroke of a pencil through hundreds of iterations. A timepiece like no other comes to life. The Godfather II doubles down on the Godfather-themed timepieces with a twin-melody music box.
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THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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From a blank page, yet another unique timepiece has come to life, and a never-seen-before movement with it. Caliber JCAM62 is built around its music box. In the previous Godfather pieces, two barrels came together to play one melody. The Godfather II reverses that proposition: a single barrel contains all the coded information to play two different tunes. That construction allows for a more compact movement, incorporating a flying tourbillon and all the necessary functions to operate the music box.
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510 components. Music box complication with 2 switchable melodies. Flying tourbillon. Movement power reserve (72 hours). Music box power reserve (8 to 10 activations).
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THE COMPLICATIONS AND FEATURES
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The 510-component hand-wound movement is built to match the case 1930's Art Deco style, It accommodates a 72-hour timekeeping part with a flying tourbillon alongside a double-melody music box complication.
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THE LIFESTYLE
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The Godfather II is a heartfelt tribute to the namesake motion picture. It's dedicated to the franchise's fandom, offering them a meaningfully symbolic piece. The Godfather II also demonstrates what high watchmaking becomes when freed from conventions and limitations.
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THE SPECIFICATIONS
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THE GODFATHER II
Rose Gold