Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon Watch Hands-On

Jacob & Co. has launched a new version of its highly sought-after Astronomia collection of giant watches – the Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon. This watch is not intended to replace the original Astronomia (click here for a hands-on review), but rather to complement it. The “Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky” adds some complications and features a smaller case size.

Compared to the standard Astronomia's 50mm diameter, the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky has a diameter of “only” 47mm and a thickness of 25mm. While such a slim design is uncommon, Jacob & Co. was invited to create an Astronomia watch more suitable for everyday wear. Furthermore, it's important to note that the images of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon we've showcased are of a pre-production prototype. A key flaw in this prototype is the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. This results in poor dial clarity, making it almost impossible to photograph the watch's details through the crystal. It should be noted that the final version of the watch will not have such severe crystal reflection issues.

This first-edition Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon features an 18K rose gold case topped with a large domed sapphire crystal, and a ring of sapphire crystal surrounds the sides of the case. This design allows for a clear and visually appealing view of the watch's internals and movement. A matching pen is also included. More precisely, these pens are custom-designed for the entire Astronomia watch collection, produced in collaboration between Visconti and Jacob & Co. in Italy. These pens are currently pre-production prototypes and will be available in 18K rose gold and 18K white gold. replica watches Price