Jacob & Co Astronomia Regulator
According to Jacob & Co., allotted time doesn’t fly, it floats
For the first time in Geneva, the master designers at Jacob & Co. have created an ingenious interpretation of a classic regulator complication, subverting some of the rules of the method in the most striking way.
To keep it simple, a "regulator" is a method of timekeeping (starting with clocks and pocket watches) that separates the functions of hours, minutes, and seconds and displays each function on a separate face on a watch dial.
In fact, due to their inherent accuracy, regulator clocks are often used as real-time references by watchmaking shops, even if they do not produce regulator copy luxury watches themselves.
However, transforming this ancient complication into a luxurious floating power work of art is beyond the reach of ordinary watch brands. No, that’s the job of a brand as eclectic and undisputedly technical as Jacob & Co.
air appearance
Again, to keep it simple, the new Jacob & Co. Astronomia Régulateur is a 43mm 18k rose gold regulator watch. But, given the house's innovative and decorative tendencies, the "simple" part of its description ends here, as there is much more to the story.
Its floating 3D architecture and signature visual appeal—from component finishes to the vibrant blue and its red and gold colorways—are just the beginning of the extras the Astronomia Régulateur brings to the party. replica Tudor Black Bay
The oversized sapphire faceplate is domed along the top (of course) and curves along the sides of the 18mm-thick case, held in place by the gleaming frame of the red gold case (which features a downward-sloping top flange and an open structure lugs). Think of it like a museum case; it allows you to observe the watch itself.
Still, like all Jacob & Co. timepieces, the Astronomia Régulateur demands closer inspection, a look that reveals some impressive horological innovations to match the clever decoration.
Hourly hero?
On a traditional regulator, the main surface of the dial is usually reserved for the minute hand, while the hours and seconds are assigned to dedicated subdials. However, Jacob & Co.'s reinvention brought full secondhand dial service, inverted and in multiple formats. Let me explain.
The world's first vertically constructed, hand-wound JCAM56 movement (incidentally the slimmest Astronomia movement to date) rotates one full revolution every 60 seconds with a domed translucent blue ring, seconds The number exceeds the 6 o'clock position on the traditional dial with a fixed golden arrow indicator. replica high quality watches
But, as they say, that's not all. A separate arm supports the ornate gold tourbillon carousel hand as if it were one of two blue subdials (more on that later). This carousel spins the tourbillon around the dial for 60 seconds. Additionally, the tourbillon itself takes 60 seconds to complete one revolution around its axis, meaning the Astronomia Régulateur is equipped with a bi-axial flying tourbillon!
It may sound crazy, but the brand breaks with traditional regulator design norms by placing the seconds hand on the main dial, just as Jacob & Co. did, transforming the Astronomia Régulateur from a mere watch (albeit a A super fine watch) transformed into a kinetic sculpture that Alexander Calder wanted to wear on his wrist.
spinning wheel
The two arms carrying the hour and minute subdials (both in attractive translucent blue and red gold) also roll along with the movement’s 60-second rotation. Patek Philippe replica Watches
One might think this would cause some timing confusion at one minute. However, as with all Astronomia timepieces, a differential system rotates the subdials in the opposite direction of rotation so that the hands and metering always remain upright and legible.
Basically, just like the universe we live in, Jacob & Co’s Astronomia Régulateur is constantly revolving and spinning.
you have power
Of course, all of this action has an impact on power. However, it is precisely for this reason that the Astronomia Régulateur incorporates a new patented constant-force mechanism near the tourbillon.
Of course, it balances the energy driving the balance wheel to ensure accuracy (after all, the regulator needs to be accurate). But designers also used a new constant-force system to regulate energy use to reliably deliver a 48-hour power reserve. replica Urwerk Watch
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