Jacob & Co. has been announced as the official partner of legendary British football club Manchester City. It unveiled a series of limited edition watches to celebrate the partnership with the English Premier League winners. According to the official announcement, the trio of watches with a common name commemorate important moments in the club's history. The first is the Epic X Sport Edition Manchester City, which features a 41mm case made from titanium.
The rhodium-plated dial gets a three-dimensional diamond pattern along with the club logo at 6 o'clock.
The back of the sapphire crystal case bears a text that reads. «The best team in the country and the world».
Inside the case is the movement of the watchmaker's JCHA01 movement that offers a power reserve of 70 hours. The exclusive watch is limited to 250 pieces.
Next up is a pair of Epic X Chrono 44 Edition Manchester City watches. Both watches are powered by the skeletonized Jacob & Co. bi-compax Caliber JCAA05 automatic chronograph movement. In addition, they feature the same inscription on the case back. One of them offers an attractive combination of blue ceramic and gold and is limited to 30 pieces. The other all-gold is limited to only 20 pieces.
«We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Jacob & Co.» Said Jonathan Lingham, Manchester City's Director of Commercial and Fan Support. This partnership will also help to enhance our existing fan experience. It will also complement our current hospitality offering to continue to provide unrivalled experiences for our home fans and travelling supporters. We look forward to working with the Jacob & Co. team during the upcoming season and beyond.».
Benjamin Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co, added: «Our love for the world of sport continues to grow tremendously, especially football. This partnership is also the perfect opportunity for Manchester City fans to experience our exceptionally high quality specialist products. While representing their favourite city, team and players alike.».
This is not the first time the luxury watch and jewellery brand has taken on the world of football. Cristiano Ronaldo is also one of the brand's most notable endorsers. Last year, Arabov delivered a Twin Turbo Furious worth $1.3 million to the Portuguese soccer superstar.
Source: luxurylaunches.com
