An even fancier version of the extravagant original, the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky is a huge wristwatch with an exotic, three-dimensional display for both the time and astronomical indications. Though the American jeweller is best known for its bejewelled multi-time zone watches that have little technical interest, the Astronomia Sky is a mechanically intriguing timepiece, built by complications specialist […]
While a conventional tourbillon is already mesmerizing to watch, a multi-axis tourbillon only multiplies this pleasure. Let’s take a look at some of the
A universe on the wrist: there is simply no other way to describe the Astronomia by Jacob & Co. This watch is a testimony to the development of watchmaking, not as a practical science, but as a form of art. Yes, the Astronomia tells time. But that becomes a mere detail lost in the visual impact that this watch provides.
This is a photo of the movement of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia triple-axis tourbillon: even that one-carat diamond “globe” counterbalancing the earth rotates on two axes! I’m sure there are people who believe the fiction that this is a movement destined for a wristwatch, but I’m hoping you are not one of them. Let us know what you think this contraption is really for in the comments!
It is the time of the year again, when Singapore will hold its iconic Grand Prix under the stars at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. During last year’s edition of the night race, we did a similar Throwback Sundays article on watches with a racing theme. This year, we are looking at the bigger picture…