Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar
A rotating celestial display that turns the entire movement into a miniature mechanical universe.
Price guide.
What affects value
Exact reference, case material, dial variant, size, movement generation, condition, service history, full set and whether components are original or service replacements.
Indicative European market ranges in EUR. Exact value depends on reference, configuration, condition, originality, service history, completeness and current demand. This is editorial guidance, not a purchase offer or investment advice.
Model story.
Astronomia Solar places timekeeping inside a continuously moving three-dimensional display. Its appeal comes from choreography as much as traditional finishing: the satellites, carriage and decorative elements must be considered as one complete kinetic composition.
Movement
Manual-wind multi-axis calibre
Water resistance
30 metres
Production status
Current or historic reference
Collector note
Exact gem setting, globe execution, case material and edition size can create major differences between references.
Buyer guide.
Confirm the exact reference, edition number and original configuration. Request complete provenance, recent specialist service information and a careful demonstration of every rotating component.
Astronomia Solar is strongest when the buyer values mechanical theatre. Do not compare examples only by case material—the movement layout and decorative execution define the watch.