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Jacob Jensen - No Reserve Price - 12173 - Unisex - 2010-2020
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Jacob Jensen - No Reserve Price - 12173 - Unisex - 2010-2020

Jacob Jensen Model 510 – A Statement of Minimalist Design and Timeless Elegance When Danish design meets Swiss precision The Jacob Jensen Model 510 embodies the essence of modern minimalism — a perfect synthesis between functional design and artistic purity. This timepiece reflects the philosophy of its creator, Jacob Jensen, one of Denmark’s most celebrated industrial designers, whose work has influenced the evolution of Scandinavian aesthetics for over half a century. Case: Crafted from stainless steel, the sleek 40 x 27 mm case carries Jensen’s hallmark linear design language, combining soft brushed and matte finishes to create an impression of calm precision. The rectangular silhouette and clean transitions between surfaces make this a versatile unisex model, perfectly suited to any wrist. Glass: Fitted with a sapphire crystal, ensuring long-lasting clarity and protection from scratches — a defining feature of modern high-end watches. Dial: The black and grey two-tone dial is a masterclass in visual balance. Divided with perfect geometric proportion, it embodies Jensen’s iconic “contrast harmony” — where form and function coexist without excess. The subtle circular motif hosts the minimalist hour and minute hands, with a discreet date window at 6 o’clock, maintaining the overall purity of design. Movement: Equipped with a Swiss quartz ETA movement, ensuring impeccable accuracy and reliability, complementing the design’s understated sophistication. Functions: Hours Minutes Seconds Date Water Resistance: Rated to 30 meters (3 ATM), though not tested due to its vintage nature. Strap: The original black silicon strap, integrated seamlessly into the case, offers both comfort and modern style. Fits wrists up to 22 cm and fastens with a stainless steel clasp engraved with the Jacob Jensen logo. Condition: Grade A – Excellent condition with minor signs of use, mostly on the back case, consistent with gentle wear. Box: Supplied in a generic presentation box. Story: Jacob Jensen (1926–2015) was more than a designer — he was a visionary who defined the principles of Danish modernism. His philosophy was simple yet profound: to remove the unnecessary, highlight the essential, and create beauty through balance. The Jacob Jensen watch line, first launched in the 1980s, revolutionized watch aesthetics with its clean lines, asymmetrical contrasts, and use of industrial materials. Collaborating with Swiss manufacturers and powered by reliable ETA movements, these watches became icons of functional elegance, exhibited in museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. This model, with its play of light and shade, is a perfect expression of “quiet power” — the belief that true luxury lies not in extravagance, but in simplicity mastered to perfection. Every detail, from the tone separation on the dial to the precise proportions of the case, reflects the timeless dialogue between art and engineering that defines the Jacob Jensen legacy. A collector’s piece that transcends trends — it is not merely a watch, but a design statement, a symbol of purity and thought. Express Delivery via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - Itm. 615

No. 98884548

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Jacob Jensen - No Reserve Price - 12173 - Unisex - 2010-2020

Jacob Jensen - No Reserve Price - 12173 - Unisex - 2010-2020

Jacob Jensen Model 510 – A Statement of Minimalist Design and Timeless Elegance
When Danish design meets Swiss precision

The Jacob Jensen Model 510 embodies the essence of modern minimalism — a perfect synthesis between functional design and artistic purity. This timepiece reflects the philosophy of its creator, Jacob Jensen, one of Denmark’s most celebrated industrial designers, whose work has influenced the evolution of Scandinavian aesthetics for over half a century.

Case: Crafted from stainless steel, the sleek 40 x 27 mm case carries Jensen’s hallmark linear design language, combining soft brushed and matte finishes to create an impression of calm precision. The rectangular silhouette and clean transitions between surfaces make this a versatile unisex model, perfectly suited to any wrist.

Glass: Fitted with a sapphire crystal, ensuring long-lasting clarity and protection from scratches — a defining feature of modern high-end watches.

Dial: The black and grey two-tone dial is a masterclass in visual balance. Divided with perfect geometric proportion, it embodies Jensen’s iconic “contrast harmony” — where form and function coexist without excess. The subtle circular motif hosts the minimalist hour and minute hands, with a discreet date window at 6 o’clock, maintaining the overall purity of design.

Movement: Equipped with a Swiss quartz ETA movement, ensuring impeccable accuracy and reliability, complementing the design’s understated sophistication.

Functions:

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Date

Water Resistance: Rated to 30 meters (3 ATM), though not tested due to its vintage nature.

Strap: The original black silicon strap, integrated seamlessly into the case, offers both comfort and modern style. Fits wrists up to 22 cm and fastens with a stainless steel clasp engraved with the Jacob Jensen logo.

Condition: Grade A – Excellent condition with minor signs of use, mostly on the back case, consistent with gentle wear.

Box: Supplied in a generic presentation box.

Story:
Jacob Jensen (1926–2015) was more than a designer — he was a visionary who defined the principles of Danish modernism. His philosophy was simple yet profound: to remove the unnecessary, highlight the essential, and create beauty through balance.

The Jacob Jensen watch line, first launched in the 1980s, revolutionized watch aesthetics with its clean lines, asymmetrical contrasts, and use of industrial materials. Collaborating with Swiss manufacturers and powered by reliable ETA movements, these watches became icons of functional elegance, exhibited in museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

This model, with its play of light and shade, is a perfect expression of “quiet power” — the belief that true luxury lies not in extravagance, but in simplicity mastered to perfection. Every detail, from the tone separation on the dial to the precise proportions of the case, reflects the timeless dialogue between art and engineering that defines the Jacob Jensen legacy.

A collector’s piece that transcends trends — it is not merely a watch, but a design statement, a symbol of purity and thought.

Express Delivery via UPS Express
Internal Reference Number - Itm. 615

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