Knockoff Watches Wholesale Exclusive: Hands-On With the New Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon at BaselWorld 2014

At BaselWorld, Knockoff Watches Wholesale met with Angela Arabo, who showed us the new watches launched by Jacob & Co. The most exciting piece was undoubtedly the Astronomia Tourbillon, which Knockoff Watches Wholesale got an exclusive look at during the fair.

The Astronomia Tourbillon, which Jacob & Co. created in collaboration with Studio 7H38, is a tourbillon that features the Earth and the Moon on its dial. It is an amazing piece, and even the pictures don’t do it justice.

Housed in a 47mm 18K red gold case, this piece features a unique 3D dial. At the center of the deep blue aventurine dial is a four-armed carrier, with a tourbillon, a balance, the Earth and the Moon at the end of the arms. The carrier sends its four arms around the dial in a 20-minute rotation. The tourbillon, balance, Earth and Moon all rotate on their own axes as well.

The hours and minutes are indicated on the tourbillon, with Roman numerals incorporated into the tourbillon’s carriage. The Earth is represented by a white gold sphere decorated with a deep blue grand feu enamel, while the Moon is represented by a briolette-cut diamond.

The dial is encased by a large domed sapphire crystal.

Photo credit: Seth Semilof.

Adrienne Faurote

Editor in Chief · Knockoff Watches Wholesale

As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.