We all have a favorite place in the world that holds a special place in our hearts – whether it’s because something important happened there, or because it inspires us beyond words, there are cities that make us every I have been very happy every time I visit them. And now, there’s a beautiful way to not only pay homage to the city closest to your heart, but to always have it with you — or at least a miniature version of its most famous sights. nice watches
Luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, known for its refined and one-of-a-kind timepieces, has just expanded its Astronomical Tourbillon Art Collection with another watch commemorating Moscow. The company also announced that it is willing to “make custom watches for all the major cities in the world.” Just like the Moscow timepieces, these are one-of-a-kind pieces to ensure that no two clients have the exact same watch, even if they are inspired by the same city.
If the Astronomia Moscow Tourbillon is any indication of what you can expect, prepare to be completely blown away. It features 3D versions of four of the Russian capital’s most iconic buildings (St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the Ukrainian Hotel), all hand-carved and hand-painted on a beautiful aventurine base in a 50mm case. The case is made of 18-karat rose gold with a unique domed sapphire and double anti-reflective treatment.
The hand-wound movement consists of 384 components and features a double-axis tourbillon. Another standout feature is a unique diamond sphere weighing 1 carat with 288 facets – it rotates every 60 seconds. Another globe on the same axis is made of lacquered blue magnesium and looks like the Earth. This vintage watches for sale comes with a dark blue alligator leather strap and an 18-karat rose gold folding clasp.