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I had the privilege to try on a Jacob & Co Astronomia watch which also happened to be a piece unique. Quite a sight to behold with so much going on in the 50mm case which was also 25mm high. The watch comes with a flying tourbillon and that is a one carat diamond you see at 5 o'clock. The price
Well, you could put it on a chain and hang it round your neck...
I love it when complications are unique and novel as opposed to the usual perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, etc. Regardless, this is a watch I would prefer to appreciate from a distance rather than ever own or wear myself, even if I could afford it. For anyone considering one, I think you also have to go with one of the "iced-out to the max" versions. This isn't a subtle watch, so go big or go home
Either way, it's a discretionary purchase, isn't it? Not something one buys without a serious bit of pondering. I like the audacity of this watch. Mike
For me, one of the valued qualities of fine watchmaking is the ability to provide sophisticated complications while maintaining reasonable dimensions. I'd call it wearability, in simple terms. No matter what you spend on a wristwatch, it should be wearable to some degree. Yes, things like the "Graves" and others have an earned, very special position. Those were never created to be worn on the wrist. Overall, if I'm wearing a wristwatch, especailly a sports or tool-like model, I should not have t
will never get bored feasting one's eyes on the watch. There is so much to look at and the aventurine dial is one of the best I have seen with this material.
You are sooo diplomatic - 'problematic' is an understatement!! It is almost a watch for the arm or ankle!!
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