DESCRIPTION:
When the Astronomia Tourbillon was introduced in 2014, the re-invention of the tourbillon in a vertical orientation and the constant turning of its four satellites garnered most of the attention.
What led to the development of the Astronomia Art Collection, however, is the incredible sapphire crystal and precious metal case, which puts everything on display.
So, the idea was to develop special works of art to put inside the Astronomia Tourbillon, using its sapphire crystal and precious metal case as a gallery, while still showcasing the incredible Astronomia tourbillon movement. The brand started with dragons, octopi, spiders, horses and more. Incredibly successful, Jacob & Co. has expanded the Astronomia Tourbillon Art Collection every year since. Now comes the Astronomia Art Phoenix.
The Phoenix, according to the Ancient Greeks, is a creature that is born again, rising from the ashes of the conflagration of its former self. A powerful symbol, the Phoenix is the focus of the latest Astronomia Art piece from Jacob & Co.
Born from this maelstrom, the Phoenix in the Astronomia Art Phoenix is spreading its wings and protecting the double-axis tourbillon movement.
- 3-D 18K hand-engraved gold Phoenix (more than seven months of work)
- Iconic gravitational double-axis tourbillon
- 288-facet Jacob-cut diamond turning in 60 seconds
- Magnesium globe turning in 60 seconds
- Domed and curved, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MOVEMENT: Caliber: Manufacture Jacob&Co. Manual Winding JCAM25; Diameter: 41.65mm; Height: 17.15mm; Material: Titanium; Components: 384; Functions: Hours and Minutes
SYSTEM: Vertical Movement with 4 Arms
• Double Axis Tourbillon, 1st Cage rotating in 60 sec and 2nd Cage in 5 min
• 1 Carat Exclusive Jacob cut® Diamond: 288 Facets, rotating on itself in 60 sec
• Magnesium Blue Lacquered Globe, rotating on itself in 60 sec
• Hours and Minutes Dial
The 4 Arms are surrounded by a 3D Hand-engraved Phoenix in 18K Rose Gold.; Power Reserve: 60-Hours; Frequency: 21'600 vib/h (3 Hz); Jewels: 42; Finishing: Plate and Bridges: Hand Angled and Polished, Flank Draw, Circular Graining, Polished Sink; Polished Screws; Barrel: Circular Graining; Pinions: Conical Pinions; 4 Mechanical Ball Bearing Devices; Flat Balance Spring.
CASE: Diameter: 47mm; Height: 25mm; Material: 18K White Gold; Sapphire Apertures on Sides; Case Back: 18K White Gold; Bows: lift-out Rotating "bows" for Winding and Time-Setting; Crystal: Unique Domed Sapphire with Anti-Reflective Treatment; Water resistance: 30m (3atm)
DIAL & HANDS: Dial: Blue Grade 5 Titanium; Hour and Minute Subdial: Titanium, Hand Angled and Polished, Lacquered Indexes; Differential Gear System; Hands: Blued Jacob & Co. designed hands.
STRAP & CLASP: Alligator; Clasp: 18K White Gold Deployment Buckle.
LIMITED EDITION: Piece Unique.