Squid Game star Lee Byung-hun has become the talk of the town ever since season 3 premiered on Netflix but his latest appearance is turning more heads for an entirely different reason. During a recent public appearance, Lee Byung-Hun was seen wearing an extraordinary watch that looks like it belongs in a museum more than on a wrist. For the unversed, the watch was from the esteemed brand Jacob and Co.
Lee Byung-hun’s 1 Million Jacob And Co. Watch Is Every Panda Lover’s Dream
The South Korean actor recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. What started as a routine promo segment quickly became viral when Fallon couldn’t help but admire Lee’s wrist. “Can I check out your watch? That might be the most stunning piece I’ve ever laid eyes on,” Fallon said, genuinely captivated.
What he was pointing at? The Jacob & Co. Astronomia Panda, a jaw-dropping 1 million timepiece that instantly captured the internet’s attention.
Crafted as part of Jacob & Co.’s signature Astronomia collection, this one-of-a-kind watch features a delicately detailed dial showcasing hand-engraved pandas nestled among golden bamboo, all placed on a backdrop of 18K white gold. The piece is encrusted with 211 baguette-cut white diamonds and enclosed in a domed sapphire crystal that offers a view of the intricate miniaturised world within.
The strap, made of premium alligator leather, is secured with an 18K white gold clasp set with another 21 baguette diamonds, because in the world of Jacob & Co., more is definitely more.
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Founded in 1986 by diamond designer Jacob Arabo, Jacob & Co. has earned its reputation as a luxury brand that pushes boundaries. For the unversed, the brand also recently did a collaboration with none other than Salman Khan. The collab features a limited edition Salman Khan watch and is available at a price of 36.6 lakhs.
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