Jacob & Co. Astronomia BaselWorld 2015

DonCorson · 2015-04-29T00:21:37Z

Explore Jacob & Co.'s BaselWorld 2015 novelties, focusing on the Astronomia's updated case and anti-reflection sapphire. See detailed photos.

DonCorson's BaselWorld 2015 report on Jacob & Co. highlights the significant advancements made to the Astronomia, particularly its innovative case design and superior anti-reflection sapphire crystals. His detailed observations and accompanying photographs provide a valuable look into the brand's commitment to kinetic artistry and high complications. This article offers a unique perspective on a watch that continues to captivate collectors with its intricate movement and visual spectacle.

This year Jacob has made a fine improvement in the case for the Astronomia, has gone over the top with the Billionaire and continued with their complication watches, most noticably the repeaters.

Last years Astronomia has been updated with a new case that is really mind boggling. Just a thin skeleton of gold with tremendious sapphire windows. I can not imagine that it would be possible to open up the view even more without making the entire case only of sapphire. The biggest news, however, is that the sapphire windows are the best anti-reflection treated sapphires I have ever seen. There is no reflection to be seen and also no traces of coloring. Just amazing, anti-reflection as I imagine it.

Here a selection of pictures of a watch that remains just as entrancing as it was last year. Real kinetic sculpture, slow and calming, but all moves fast enough that you can see it moving. And I never thought I would say it, but the diamond background does bring a lot more life into the picture than the dark aventurine, I like it alot.

This years big new news is the "Billionaire", the watch with the most diamonds ever made, 260 carats. If you need it, at least it now exists.

The more "normal" watches of Jacob are somehow overshadowed by the Astronomia and the Billionaire. Nice openwork tourbillons.

The Palatial repeater

Key Points from the Discussion

The Astronomia, while not suitable for manual labor, is an excellent conversation starter at social events.
A fellow collector inquired about the exact dimensions of the Astronomia, noting its impressive wrist presence and suggesting it might be better suited as a desk display piece.
The photography effectively captures the depth of the Astronomia's case and dial, showcasing its unique and beautiful design.

The Discussion

colton_d

Apr 29, 2015

Beautiful pictures

You captured the depth of the case and dial so well... the astronomia is such a unique and beautiful piece. Thank you very much for sharing! Colton

cazalea

Apr 29, 2015

Is the watch wearable?

Hi Don, Regarding the Astronomia, The last picture is the wrist shot I was looking for. But I can\'t see how large it really is. Do you know the dimensions? If it could sit (safely bolted down) on my desk ... Rather than my wrist ... No doubt others have consulted on or assisted Jacob&Co. with this watch? Mike

DonCorson

Apr 30, 2015

Depends on your useage...

Not the right watch to wear when changing your spark plugs. However for starting conversations at a coctail party I'm sure it is just the right thing. For more info see my Jacob & Co. report from BaselWorld 2014 . Don

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