{"product_id":"jacques-etoile-by-aristo-ocel-titan-blue","title":"Jacques Etoile by Aristo – steel \/ titanium BLUE","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacques Etoile - watches with a story and tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jacques Etoile brand was founded in 1996 by master watchmaker Klaus Jakob as a platform to showcase his unique watchmaking skills, inherited from his father, Horst Jakob. Much like the renowned Chronoswiss, Jacques Etoile quickly gained prestige by using historical watch movements. These movements, often from the NOS (\"new old stock\") category, were expertly set into elegant and classic cases, creating a unique combination of tradition and timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the brand's most significant models are the Bidynator, a tribute to Felsa movements, and watches with exclusive complications, such as a tourbillon powered by Progress mechanics. In later years, Jacques Etoile watches were produced in cases by the renowned SUG company from Glashütte, also known for its collaboration with the Sinn brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: 41 mm stainless steel or titanium (48 mm lug to lug, 10.3 mm height) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial\u003c\/strong\u003e: blue, hands with luminescent coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass\u003c\/strong\u003e: sapphire \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swiss mechanical movement with automatic winding Sellita SW200, approximately 40-hour power reserve; signed rotor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e: leather strap with pin buckle, 20 mm width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note - the dial used in this watch model comes from old stock. The dial has never been used (so-called New Old Stock), but due to its age (approx. 30 years), it may, in exceptional cases, suffer from some optical imperfections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #bd8649;\"\u003eCollaboration with Aristo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, the production of Jacques Etoile watches has been taken over by Aristo Vollmer GmbH, based in Pforzheim. The Atelier collection includes limited editions, with some models produced in very small quantities – often only 20 pieces. These unique watches sometimes feature rare Swiss NOS movements, making them a true delight for collectors. In the 1990s, Klaus Jakob also personally produced high-quality dials, which became a distinctive feature of the brand. And it was several of these that we managed to discover in the Aristo brand's archive during our visit. Specifically, dials in bronze and blue colors. Both from the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #bd8649;\"\u003eNeo-vintage elegance in a modern guise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels with the famous bronze and blue dials offer a modern reinterpretation of the iconic Jacques Etoile Bidynator design with a sector dial. However, the new versions feature more contemporary proportions with a diameter of 41 mm, which is slightly smaller than the original 43 mm. These watches, set in exceptional titanium (or steel) cases from Aristo, perfectly complement Klaus Jakob's masterful dials and perfectly embody the charm of Jacques Etoile's neo-vintage style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacques Etoile watches are not just timekeepers. They are an expression of passion for watchmaking art, a legacy of rich history, and at the same time an exceptional design piece. One could say that these are watches that bring not only precision but also a story and a piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #bd8649;\"\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAristo's watch offering is truly diverse. From very affordable models to limited editions often made using historical parts - whether historical cases or movements. All watches are assembled in the company's workshops in Pforzheim, Germany. The quality of workmanship is first-class. Yet the price remains at a very favorable level. The same applies to the steel braided bracelet - the so-called Milanese strap. It also comes from Aristo's workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #bd8649;\"\u003eBrand History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of the Aristo brand dates back to 1907, when watchmaker Julius Epple I (born 1865) founded the company Julius Epple KG in Pforzheim, Germany, one of the cradles of German watchmaking. At that time, the company focused on the production of watches and watch cases. In 1934, Julius Epple took over the firm Rohwerkfabrik Maurer \u0026amp; Reiling, and from then on, the company also began producing its own hand-wound movement known as JE Urofa 56. The \"Aristo\" brand began to be used from the mid-1920s and was registered on January 31, 1936, at the former \"Imperial Patent Office.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #bd8649;\"\u003ePresent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVandaag, the Aristo company is in the hands of Mr. Hansjörg Vollmer (since 1998, when the Epple family sold it to him), grandson of the founder of the Vollmer steel bracelet manufactory (Vollmer, Evvo, New Line), which was founded in 1922 and maintained business relations with Aristo since 1927.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #bd8649;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #bd8649;\"\u003eInnovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Hansjörg's leadership, in addition to producing typical Aristo models, the brand also focuses on innovation. For example, in 2004, Aristo introduced the first watches with a carbon case and carbon dial, thus placing the brand among the pioneers working with carbon as a material in the watchmaking industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit to the manufactory \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2019, we had the opportunity to personally visit the Aristo factory. Although we suspected it would be an interesting visit, the reality far exceeded our expectations. It was truly an amazing experience. So many treasures in one place are truly rare to see. The brand's history and passion for watches breathed from every corner of the building. You can read about the factory visit, including behind-the-scenes photos, in the report written by Bhanu and published on the FliegerFriday website here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fliegerfriday.com\/flieger-friday-the-aristo-vollmer-treasure-hunt\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/fliegerfriday.com\/flieger-friday-the-aristo-vollmer-treasure-hunt\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aristo","offers":[{"title":"Steel","offer_id":57304296587612,"sku":"MPS-ARISTO-JE-BLU-STEEL","price":15480.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Titan","offer_id":57304296620380,"sku":"MPS-ARISTO-JE-BLU-TITAN","price":16480.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5479\/2540\/files\/b1457932bf331737cfb45b2fa107bec5.jpg?v=1775672846","url":"https:\/\/www.infinitywatches.cz\/en\/products\/jacques-etoile-by-aristo-ocel-titan-blue","provider":"INFINITY Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}