The rough diamond is first cut by machine into a spherical shape, near the size of the final diamond. If there is any sign of an inclusion the diamond must be scrapped. Quality is important, with clarity being the most prized of the four Cs of diamond quality. The Jacob-Cut diamond starts out as a much larger rough, up to twice the size as the finished product. The spherical, 288-faceted gem is a unique cut exclusive to Jacob & Co. It is a distinctive work of innovation, creativity and execution. It always marks its presence on one of the arms of the Astronomia vertical movement and at times it graces other parts of its extra-large watches. The Jacob-Cut is the signature cut for the diamonds and gems that appear on all Jacob & Co. This is a tourbillon that was engineered with cutting-edge, ultra-modern technologies and timeless horological heritage in mind. The 2nd axis of rotation requires five minutes to complete. It is a constellation of superbly finished components that, when expertly assembled and fine-tuned, allows the Astronomia caliber to keep accurate time throughout its 60-hour power reserve.Ī full rotation on the 1st axis takes 60 seconds, as a nod towards the traditional single-axis tourbillon. Characterized by this openworked cage, this outstanding tourbillon rotates on two axes simultaneously. The delicately decorated cage encapsulates the balance wheel, hairspring, escape wheel and several other important components. The double-axis tourbillon of the Astronomia Tourbillon is at the forefront of modern watchmaking. The Astronomia Tourbillon brings this 200-plus-year-old complication to breathtaking levels of modern refinement and complexity. The tourbillon was originally invented to provide improved timekeeping performance for a pocket watch. "My street art murals are often free flowing and wild but given the intricacies and meticulous mechanics within these watches I needed to approach the creative process with much more precision and patience." Every element, brushstroke and color choice needed to be carefully thought out and perfectly executed," Monopoly says. "This is by far the smallest scale 'canvas' I have ever painted. He found painting at such a small scale to be challenging. The artist normally works on surfaces that can range in size from large canvases to sides of buildings. Monopoly then paints the figures using acrylic paint in the bright animated colors that are his trademark. They are then hand-sculpted, cast in gold and hand finished. My hope is this is a watch that gets passed down generations with the same passion and pride as a masterpiece original artwork."Īll the characters begin as drawings by Monopoly which then become CAD renderings that are perfectly sized to fit within the watch dial without impending the Astronomia movement and complications. "It's the perfect setting for my art and a watch made for true collectors to wear. "I love the juxtaposition of my youthful cartoon characters, brought to life with bright and vivid colors in a timeless watch with stunning complications," Monopoly says. They include: his interpretations of "The Monopoly Man" and "Scrooge McDuck," a multicolored dollar sign with multiple drawings of diamonds, and "money wings." The Astronomia Monopoly contains miniature pop characters that represent the repertoire of renowned contemporary graffiti artist, Alec Monopoly. The Astronomia Monopoly makes for a beautifully artistic, highly creative and fully mechanical presentation of contemporary art and high watchmaking. patented differential gears system a 1-carat spherical diamond featuring the exclusive Jacob Cut with 288 facets that performs a complete rotation every 60 seconds a magnesium hand-lacquered globe of the Earth rotating every 60 seconds and a double-axis tourbillon with the first rotation in 60 seconds and the second rotation in five minutes. They are presented as miniature sculptures and placed within the iconic Astronomia four-arm vertical movement and its four exclusive complications: An hours and minutes time display with the Jacob & Co. A world-first both in the boldness of its unprecedented concept and its entirely mechanical construction, the Astronomia has gone beyond impressive horological achievements to becoming an outstanding multidisciplinary engineering accomplishment. The Astronomia is the embodiment of 21st century ultra-high-end watchmaking and a globally recognized symbol of Jacob & Co watchmaking expertise.
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