Jacob & Co Astronomia Art Phoenix AT112.30.AA.UA.ABALA Replica watch
The Invisible Hand of Jacob's Works of Art
Jacob & Co.'s timepiece is best known for its extraordinary tourbillon, and it is also well-versed in decorative craftsmanship.
In 2014, Jacob & Co. launched the Astronomia Tourbillon (astronomical tourbillon), which is a major seismic event in the watchmaking industry. The tourbillon is the watchmaking work of the brand's watch and jewelry. Under the sapphire crystal dome, a multi-axis tourbillon, a rotating three-dimensional map of the earth, a spherical-cut diamond with 288 facets and a dial with hour, minute, and second hands rotate around a central pinion every 20 minutes.
Within the scope of this fascinating mechanical dance, Jacob & Co. absorbed the skills of various craftsmen from engravers to miniature painters to further improve their repertoire. The most obvious example of the combination of exuberant haute horlogerie and high art is the astronomical timepiece, decorated with a mixture of real and mythical animals carved in 3D.
Engraving is one of the oldest watch decoration categories. It appears on timepieces dating back to European courts in the 15th century in a very beautiful form. It even appears in the earliest known personal timepieces, probably because it is one of the most easy-to-use decoration techniques in terms of tools. In addition to sharp tools, it does not require any complicated tools to decorate the surface. Remove the material.
Jacob & Co. Astronomy Tourbillon Tiger
There are two common types of engraving. The first is intaglio printing, a simpler form of engraving in which the pits left by the tool form an image, as shown in most examples of engraved text, logos or heraldic symbols. The second method is called relief engraving, which is when the remaining raised metal forms the desired image, as in most examples of engraving landscapes or designs that require depth changes (as shown by the astronomical tourbillon tiger). Successful sculptors are equally proficient in these two techniques, and the most experienced sculptors can operate them with bare hands and do not need other guides for printing reference images.
Jacob & Co. Astronomical Tourbillon Moscow
3D engraving is the rarest form of engraving, and it is also the most complex and time-consuming form. Although 3D sculpting belongs to the category of "sculpting" and more or less utilizes the same skills, in terms of method, it is closer to the art of sculpture. These are several types of carvings in Jacob & Co. astronomical timepieces, such as the astronomical dragon, astronomical cobra, astronomical phoenix and the stunning astronomical flawless imperial dragon, which combine 3D carving with miniature painting. Full sapphire crystal case.
Jacob & Co. Astronomical Flawless Imperial Dragon
The process of incorporating such exquisite miniature sculptures into clocks and watches begins with casting the engraving elements into 18k gold. Although finer details must be created manually, this will provide the overall shape and geometry of the element. After the rough machining is completed, the engraver can use a set of engraving tools or straight diamonds, each engraving tool removes and shapes the gold in a specific way. The time required to carve the entire surface by hand varies depending on the size and complexity of each miniature sculpture, but it may take hundreds to thousands of hours-the dragon of the astronomical tourbillon dragon requires a dedicated craftsman to perform continuous work. Months to complete.
If animals are not your thing, but you still like the extraordinary craftsmanship of this work, Jacob & Co. recently set foot in a series of unique astronomical tourbillon models centered on the city. Each version displays major landmarks related to the city of the same name. For example, the Astronomia Tourbillon Moscow (Astronomia Tourbillon Moscow) has 3D engraved miniature versions of St. Basil’s Cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Bolshoi Theatre and the iconic Ukrainian Hotel. Jacob & Co. Astronomia first mentioned the vastness of the universe, and these astronomical tourbillon city models encompass the rich connotations of the world's largest metropolis.
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