Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon Watch Hands-On
At Baselworld 2016, Jacob & Co. introduced a brand-new version of the crowd-pleasing Astronomia mega-watch called the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon. Not intended as a replacement, but rather as a supplement to the original Jacob & Co. Astronomia (hands-on here), the “Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky” adds a few complications and actually has a smaller case size.Down from the 50mm-wide size of the standard Astronomia, the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky is “just” 47mm wide and 25mm thick. No one wears a watch like this because it is slim, but Jacob & Co. was called upon to make a more wearable version of its interesting Astronomia. Also note that our images of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Celestial Panorama Gravitational Triple Axis Tourbillon are of a pre-production prototype. One of the crucial missing elements in this prototype watch is a lack of antireflective coating on the sapphire crys
Seiko Debuts Presage Sharp Edged Series
While Seiko's gradual move upmarket over the past several years has been divisive among fans of the brand, there's no doubt that the brand's current lineup is one of the strongest in its price range. With a strong series of new releases throughout 2020 from its entry-level 5 Sports series, a slew of popular new Prospex diver designs, and exciting new developments for its higher-end Spring Drive models, Seiko has been consistently delivering this year on nearly every front. One of the quieter corners of Seiko's lineup so far in 2020, however, has been the dressy Presage series. While there have been a few new Presage additions this year to moderate acclaim, overall the line has not seen the same level of fanfare as some of its sportier cousins. With its latest release, Seiko has rectified this in dramatic fashion with a new series that showcases the brand's strength in case design, dial finishing, and movement work, all in a uniquely Japanese fashion. The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Serie