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Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar
Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar (Astronomical Solar System)
Core Positioning: Launched in 2017, this ultra-complication art watch dynamically recreates the solar system through its mechanical structure, representing one of the pinnacle masterpieces of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia collection.I. Design and Core Elements
Case: 44.5mm 18K rose gold (or white gold), sapphire crystal bezel and sides, domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 30 meters.Dial Layout:
Sun: A 1.5–2 carat Jacob Cut® citrine (288 facets) at the top of the movement, centrally illuminated.Eight Planets: Blue/black aventurine base (rotates counter-clockwise every 10 minutes) inlaid with semi-precious stone hemispheres:
Mercury: White granite
Venus: Rhodonite
Mars: Red jasper
Jupiter: Pietersite
Saturn: Tiger's eye (with 18K gold ring)
Uranus: Blue calcite
Neptune: Lapis lazuli.replica Jacob and Co. astronomia watches
Earth: Miniature globe at the movement arm, rotates once every 60 seconds, and revolves once every 10 minutes in the random movement.
Movement Structure: Vertical three-axis architecture, three major components rotate synchronously clockwise every 10 minutes:
Flying Tourbillon: Rotates every 60 seconds, bridgeless floating design.Hour and Minute Discs: Off-center skeletonized disc, blued steel hands displaying the time.
Globe: Rotates in tandem, simulating day and night and revolution.
II. Movement (JCAM19)
Type: Manual winding, 48-hour power reserve, 28,800 vibrations per hour.
Patented: Differential gear system, supporting multi-layered counter-rotation and complex linkages.
Decor: Hand-engraved, blued steel screws, pearl-finish polishing, fully transparent for viewing.
III. Main Variations
Astronomia Solar Planets (Classic): Eight planets semi-precious stone dial, rose gold/white gold.
Astronomia Solar Constellations (Constellation Edition): Dial etched with the zodiac, more ornate gemstones, limited edition.
Astronomia Solar Zodiac (Zodiac/Diamond-set Edition): Bezel set with square diamonds, dial with constellation + zodiac elements.
IV. Core Highlights
Cosmic Mechanical Poetry: 10-minute counter-rotation (movement clockwise/diamond counter-clockwise), creating a zero-gravity levitation feel.Top-Tier Gemstone Craftsmanship: Jacob Cut® 288 faceted gemstones + rare semi-precious stone planets, each piece is unique.
Ultimate Complication: Tri-axis tourbillon, multi-layered rotation, linked to the Earth, maximizing mechanical complexity and artistry.