JACOB CO TOPS ITSELF, AGAIN
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The year 2024 is the year of luxury releases. Jacob & Co launched an out-of-this-world masterpiece.
One of Jacob & Co.’s most iconic watch collections is the Astronomia series, which debuted in 2014. The Astronomia watches are renowned for their mesmerizing celestial-themed designs, featuring rotating dials that simulate the movement of celestial bodies.
The latest addition to the Astronomia collection is the Astronomia Solar Baguette watch. This extraordinary timepiece is inspired by the solar system and showcases Jacob & Co.’s unparalleled creativity and technical innovation.
The Astronomia Solar Baguette watch is not just a timepiece; it is a wearable work of art that transcends traditional watchmaking boundaries. With its breathtaking design and technical sophistication, it captures the imagination and invites the wearer to embark on a journey through the cosmos.
At the heart of the Astronomia Solar Baguette watch is a meticulously handcrafted miniature solar system, suspended within a sapphire crystal case. The centerpiece of the watch is a three- dimensional representation of the Earth, adorned with baguette-cut diamonds to symbolize the planet’s natural beauty. Surrounding the Earth are intricately detailed miniature planets, each crafted from precious materials such as sapphire, ruby, and emerald. These planets, including Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter, are meticulously positioned to mimic their real-life orbits around the sun.
The entire solar system is set in motion by Jacob & Co.’s patented gravitational triple-axis tourbillon movement, which rotates on multiple axes simultaneously, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle. In addition to its celestial elements, the Astronomia Solar Baguette watch features a stunning array of baguette-cut diamonds adorning the case, bezel, and lugs. The dial is crafted from black onyx, providing a striking contrast to the sparkling diamonds and vibrant gemstones.
By Richard Van Der Dys, Master Jeweler