{
  "id": 4238234,
  "title": "Robert Downey Jr.'s $1.1M watch has no hands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/robert-downey-jr-s-1-1m-watch-has-no-hands",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T16:27:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/robert-downey-jr-wears-1-1-million-jacob-co-watch-with-no-hands-542-diamonds-two-floating-rubies-and-twin-triple-axis-tourbillons-reveal-the-time-in-motion/articleshow/133615651.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At Disney’s Legends Awards Ceremony, Robert Downey Jr. wowed attendees not just with his presence, but with a truly remarkable $1.1 million watch from Jacob & Co. Known as the Mystery Triple Axis Flying Tourbillon, this 44mm diamond-encrusted timepiece boasts no traditional hands. Instead, two floating rubies and a cluster of 556 gemstones, including 542 diamonds, 12 tsavorites, and two rubies, move to reveal the time in a mesmerizing display of mechanical artistry. The watch, adorned with a gleaming white-gold case, carries a design so unique it bears a striking resemblance to Doctor Doom’s armor, a nod to Downey’s upcoming role in the Marvel universe. Worn during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, alongside a tribute to former Disney CEO Bob Iger, this extraordinary timepiece became a spectacle in its own right.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Downey Jr. wore $1.1M Jacob & Co. watch at Disney's Legends Awards",
    "Mystery Triple Axis Flying Tourbillon has no traditional hands",
    "Watch features ruby cluster and 556 gemstones"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}