Astronomia Solar Zodiac

BHD 123,688.000
by JACOB & CO
Description

Celestial bodies and space exploration have long driven Jacob Arabo's creativity. In 2014, he translated his intimate passion into an ambitious timepiece concept. Astronomia is an unheard-of translation of astrophysics into watchmaking form. Astronomia Solar Zodiac is a smaller, deeper and more intensely gem-oriented version of this planetary creation.  

The Astronomia Solar Zodiac case is designed like an astronomer's observatory. It's a 43.40-mm version of the original Astronomia case, rounded, vertical and surrounded with four transparent sapphire panes. Their transparency offers a galaxy-wide view, with wrist-friendly-sized dimensions.

Features

A vibrant sun sits at the top of the movement, giving the collection its name. The rotating satellite holds three more planets. All four symbolic stellar bodies are made from Jacob-cut, 288-facet gems of intense color, showcasing the unique Jacob & Co. signature shape. A starry night sky made of aventurine stone serves as a base underneath it all, inlaid with seven planets made of a selection of hard stone cabochons : white granite for Mercury, rhodonite for Venus, red jasper for Mars, pietersite for Jupiter, tiger eye for Saturn (18K Rose Gold applique for the rings), blue calcite for Uranus and lapis for Neptune.

Specifications

Model Reference: AS310.21.AA.AB.A

Movement:

• Caliber: Exclusive Manual Winding JCAM19
• Components: 447
• Jewels: 43
• Functions: Hours and Minutes
• Power Reserve: 48 Hours
• Frequency: 28,800 vib/h (4 Hz)
• Finishing:
• Plate and Bridges: Sand-blasted and angled
• Geartrain: Circular graining, polished sink
• Polished screws
• Barrel: Circular graining
• Flat balance spring
• System:
• Vertical movement with 3 arms completing a full revolution in 10 minutes around a central axis
• Flying Tourbillon Cage: Rotates in 60 seconds
• Rose Gold and Blue Lacquered Globe: Rotates in 60 seconds
• Hours and Minutes Dial: Patented differential gears system ensures the 12/6 o’clock position remains fixed
• Yellow Citrine Jacob Cut®: 288 facets, ~1.67 carats, positioned atop the movement
• Frame with 3 hand-painted planets
• Black aventurine base rotating counter-clockwise 360° in 10 minutes, carrying 7 planets crafted from cabochon-cut precious stones:
• Mercury: White Granite
• Venus: Rhodonite
• Mars: Red Jasper
• Jupiter: Pietersite
• Saturn: Tiger Eye with 18K Rose Gold appliqué rings
• Uranus: Blue Calcite
• Neptune: Lapis Lazuli

Case:

• Diameter: 44 mm
• Height: 21 mm
• Material: Black DLC Titanium with sapphire apertures on the sides
• Caseback: Black DLC Titanium
• Bows: Winding and time-setting via lift-out rotating bows on the caseback
• Crystal: Unique domed sapphire crystal with multiple anti-reflective treatments
• Water Resistance: 30 m (3 atm)

Dial and Hands:

• Dial: Black PVD with rhodium engraving of zodiac signs
• Hands: Rhodium-plated, Jacob & Co.-designed

Strap and Clasp:

• Strap: Alligator leather
• Clasp: Black DLC Titanium deployment clasp

Limited Edition: 9 Pieces