You've Never Seen a Watch Like the Jacob & Co. Astronomia

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  • Опубліковано 29 кві 2023
  • The Jacob & Co. Astronomia is the craziest watch ever made, period. There are some more complicated, some even more expensive, but none quite so audacious as this.
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  • @nnamdiodiaka6684
    @nnamdiodiaka6684 Рік тому +175

    We’re about 10 years away from Jacob & Co creating a watch with a mini arc reactor powered sun that also tells the time.

    • @iBullyDemons
      @iBullyDemons Рік тому +1

      Nuclear fision watch

    • @TripleDDDD
      @TripleDDDD Рік тому

      A Tesla Coil in a watch would be a banger

    • @jrchannel7405
      @jrchannel7405 Рік тому

      And all mechanically

    • @zuludeltanovember
      @zuludeltanovember Рік тому

      thanks Einstein

    • @24934637
      @24934637 Рік тому +1

      @@TripleDDDD Maybe using an electrical discharge to display the time! 'Spark hands'! That would be absolutely FANTASTIC, and if it was about a million less than however much it would cost, I'd be happy to add it to my collection!

  • @tej_s9
    @tej_s9 Рік тому +217

    you know its an expensive watch when Andrew has to wear gloves for his video

    • @BabyJesus66
      @BabyJesus66 Рік тому +2

      Maybe he was out sick from work so he had to have an imposter fill in 😂

    • @zparkergeco
      @zparkergeco Рік тому

      😂😂😂

    • @ryanyu102
      @ryanyu102 Рік тому +1

      The funny part of it all is that we should feel blessed in seeing this unicorn even in videos since only 18 of it is gonna be made according to Watchfinder, however Producer Michael already bought it or has already owned one as we speak.

  • @janson2911
    @janson2911 Рік тому +19

    Wait, 600.000 seems reasonable for some reason. I mean, there’s some Richard Mille out there that cost 1 maybe 2 million and didn’t have this amount of complications and craftsmanship

  • @A_Dog_Formerly_Known_As_Cat
    @A_Dog_Formerly_Known_As_Cat Рік тому +109

    J&C don't make watches, they make art that tells the time

    • @phoenix5054
      @phoenix5054 Рік тому +2

      That’s true for many brands: including Swatch.

    • @ROVA00
      @ROVA00 Рік тому +4

      “Tells the time” sure, if you can figure out the dial

    • @edkwon
      @edkwon Рік тому +1

      And a bunch of overly engineered juvenile stuff too

    • @tightlines106
      @tightlines106 10 місяців тому +1

      Pocket change

  • @WahrheitMachtFrei.
    @WahrheitMachtFrei. Рік тому +78

    The maddest thing is the afterthought of a sailcloth strap.

    • @bobthestinky7369
      @bobthestinky7369 Рік тому +11

      They accidentally made a pocket watch then remembered the assignment was for a wristwatch.

    • @bt3750
      @bt3750 Рік тому +1

      That watch had a strap? I didn't notice.

    • @escatel6889
      @escatel6889 Рік тому +2

      8:17 He came up with “the most nervous piece of reptile skin since Crocodile Dundee”, thought it was too good to wait until reviewing a watch with a leather strap.

  • @teruphoto
    @teruphoto Рік тому +75

    The designers must have spent all their brain juice on the dial and had nothing left for the strap 😂

    • @gaborn76
      @gaborn76 Рік тому +3

      Lol😂

    • @nasidctg
      @nasidctg 10 місяців тому +7

      You can ask for a matching metal strap. They make everything custom. You may have to wait a few months but it is possible.

    • @Ryan-hi6zg
      @Ryan-hi6zg 5 місяців тому

      You clearly know nothing

    • @PlacingRed
      @PlacingRed 5 місяців тому

      I would imagine most people interested in a watch like this would be major collectors.
      IMO this watch is way to sophisticated for casual wear. I would have it for display.

  • @davidb5720
    @davidb5720 Рік тому +27

    I can only imagine what it would be like to have this in hand and in wrist. It’s brilliant to see these magnificent pieces in detail and kudos to the Watchfinder crew for getting the chance to show us. I could look at that thing for ages! 👌

  • @Alba67
    @Alba67 Рік тому +12

    The display case the watch comes in is worthy of a video in itself.

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes Рік тому +10

    I'll wait for Christopher Ward to do a Bel Astro for 1 per cent of the cost of whatever this is.

  • @bottomtext5872
    @bottomtext5872 Рік тому +9

    You know it's expensive when he pulls out the gloves

  • @NelsonFryar
    @NelsonFryar Рік тому

    Amazing! Thank you so much for showing us this!

  • @BollocksThreeofThem
    @BollocksThreeofThem Рік тому +1

    Yay! I’ve been waiting years for this amazing watch to get some proper UA-cam attention. You hit it out of the park, neighborhood, region, continent, atmosphere, and solar system. Bonkers indeed.

  • @n8tn808
    @n8tn808 Рік тому +2

    Thank you kind Sir. I will give this a great thought for my collection.

  • @Guide504
    @Guide504 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this review.

  • @kfwimmer
    @kfwimmer Рік тому +2

    You are so so good! I want the Swatch version

  • @Pastronomer69
    @Pastronomer69 Рік тому +15

    There are a lot of unconventional "art" style watches at this value that just look tacky, but this is pure art. Mechanically, finish, design, just everything is perfect.
    Compared to the equiv price Richard Mille, this is exceptional

  • @miamimo70
    @miamimo70 Рік тому +1

    It's got a 4 quid strap 😮

  • @rodriguezahr
    @rodriguezahr Рік тому +1

    I would buy and install a huge TV set on one of my house walls and dedicate it exclusively to project this video in loop mode.
    Mesmerizing

  • @azz710
    @azz710 Рік тому

    This is indescribably fabulous.

  • @Sam-zz7gs
    @Sam-zz7gs Рік тому +2

    Whatever you think about the way it looks you cannot deny this is pretty great engineering, it's fascinating

  • @SteveFWatches
    @SteveFWatches Рік тому +1

    INSANELY THICK BUT WOW IS THIS A WORK OF ART.

  • @mrwhatevah6095
    @mrwhatevah6095 Рік тому +3

    I literally wouldn’t put it on my wrist, I’ll just held and watch it from time to time😊

  • @adbiswas1989
    @adbiswas1989 Рік тому +1

    I just love Jacob & Co watches❤❤❤

  • @Been.Here.Since.2007
    @Been.Here.Since.2007 Рік тому +3

    What's with the cheap band?

  • @bernardhossmoto
    @bernardhossmoto Рік тому +7

    A masterpiece, I love seeing new Jacob & Co creations.

  • @MicrowaveDave-
    @MicrowaveDave- 2 місяці тому

    "Producer Micheal used to be a suit wearing accountant until he got his" is soo underrated

  • @ficko88
    @ficko88 Рік тому

    Cool looking watch, I could definitely use a new daily beater!

  • @bitterboar
    @bitterboar Рік тому +3

    I love this sort of crazy watch. If I was an evil billionaire super villain, I’d definitely have one.

  • @darkeye77
    @darkeye77 Рік тому +6

    This thing looks amazing. Why don't people give jacob and co credit as much as they could? How does the complexity and craftsmanship of this compare to, say, an AP Code 1159 Universelle?

    • @ROVA00
      @ROVA00 Рік тому +4

      Who doesn’t give them credit? I mean i respect their ambition, but everything they do is too much for me. Not just money, but in the “look at me” factor. Over complicated for the sake of over-complication. Amazing, but also pretty much unwearable. But yes I get it, they’re basically mechanical artists who’s art also happens to tell the time.

    • @Albet27
      @Albet27 3 місяці тому

      @@ROVA00 Don't get a smartphone your brain might get overloaded, it's not for everyone. 🤣

    • @ROVA00
      @ROVA00 3 місяці тому

      @@Albet27 I’m amazed that you made that comment, sent it, and felt like you made some kind of point lol

  • @jefferyneu3915
    @jefferyneu3915 Рік тому

    Insane pretty much sums it up!

  • @danielleclare2938
    @danielleclare2938 Рік тому +1

    Incredible is an understatement. DaVinci would be impressed with that! Makes me appreciate the Planet Ocean Watch.. it is affordable.

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 11 місяців тому

    It needs a bespoked protective casing to be even worn safely at a posh dinner party w/ bespoked tempered glass as well :-)

  • @damirbajic4579
    @damirbajic4579 Рік тому +4

    I like it.

  • @lalonshah366
    @lalonshah366 Рік тому

    Exytaordinary and outstanding thimking and design.

  • @niclightfoot4329
    @niclightfoot4329 Рік тому

    Perfect!

  • @edn.3442
    @edn.3442 Рік тому

    Absolutely bonkers!

  • @e.r.6039
    @e.r.6039 Рік тому +1

    I wanna see this on the moonswatch strap.

  • @srspower
    @srspower 5 місяців тому

    You'd think they'd make a much larger version as a table ornament. Imagine the same thing but around the size of a side plate on your coffee table, it would be amazing and I'd imagine they could make something even more incredible.

  • @edgeyt1
    @edgeyt1 Рік тому

    At last a practical steam punk wrist watch I can wear when I'm flying my cast iron airship/submarine and it's got a navigation function too - result.

  • @joeldfisher
    @joeldfisher Рік тому +12

    one of my favourite things to do to cheer myself up is to search for Jacob & Co watches and just laugh at the insanity. Never fails to make me smile

    • @baxoutthebox5682
      @baxoutthebox5682 Рік тому

      Try this with Van Cleef & Arpels too!

    • @joeldfisher
      @joeldfisher Рік тому

      @Bax Out The Box thanks for the tip, never seen a watch with a ring pull before

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 Рік тому +2

    $680,000 worth of... kitsch?

  • @wildernessofzinn17
    @wildernessofzinn17 Рік тому +2

    What next?. A Jacob & Co. mini wrist time machine. Just turn the bezel and go to the year of your choice.

  • @handlesarethelaststrawiquit
    @handlesarethelaststrawiquit Рік тому +1

    Dude, come one ... TIME LAPSE! How can you not with this thing?

  • @Frobi82
    @Frobi82 Рік тому +1

    I think i would never wear or buy it, but it is the watch that brings me to watches again some years ago....stunning ;)

  • @JUSTPOOPOO
    @JUSTPOOPOO Рік тому

    Super cool.

  • @bt3750
    @bt3750 Рік тому

    That thing is so wicked.

  • @mocarpenter8836
    @mocarpenter8836 6 місяців тому

    Masterpiece

  • @devarshdave
    @devarshdave Рік тому

    I honestly want to know the powertrain and how to set time in this watch…

  • @D_Chief.
    @D_Chief. Рік тому +2

    I like the @ProducerMichael shoutout

  • @timex987987_jj3_studios
    @timex987987_jj3_studios Рік тому

    I wanna see a review of the Raymond Weil Freelancer RW1212 Skeleton, with the bronze bezel and stainless steel case :D

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Рік тому +2

    It's interesting.

  • @ogramail
    @ogramail Рік тому

    Incredible piece of horology

  • @ronnham
    @ronnham Рік тому

    still cant tell the date

  • @benedekgabor.
    @benedekgabor. Рік тому +1

    Even thinking about how the complications work gave me a seizure.

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus 11 місяців тому

    Cool, the kinds of watch to buy when you already have The model from each amazing brand (especially the trinity which includes Jaeger-LeCoultre).
    But Jacquet Droz was the first to do things like this (w/ animation and story).
    God bless.

  • @MbTrojansurgeon
    @MbTrojansurgeon Рік тому

    It is kinda awesome!

  • @jeffreyromain7336
    @jeffreyromain7336 Рік тому

    Definitely a beater.

  • @GEMSofGOD_com
    @GEMSofGOD_com Рік тому

    1) Man, do I love this dial's blue! 2) We want more gemstones like this

  • @RipleysLife
    @RipleysLife Рік тому

    The seconds display looks like the disc on the time machine from 1960s movie.

  • @seattledoug1342
    @seattledoug1342 Рік тому +1

    You know it's expensive when the gloves are worn.

  • @shankhart.mgr.2943
    @shankhart.mgr.2943 Рік тому +2

    i would get this watch if it had a date display😂am i being sensible bloke🤔😂😂

  • @antonioferreira2996
    @antonioferreira2996 Рік тому +1

    7:44 Steve McQueen Submariner!!!? You mean Daytona

  • @TomRauhe
    @TomRauhe Рік тому +1

    4:48 they were Visionary enough to predict that no one on the southern hemisphere could ever afford that. Kudos.

    • @levterterian8219
      @levterterian8219 Рік тому

      If the coin was right, then I’m sure the Southern Hemisphere people can be accommodated. Extra special piece😬.

  • @Zephirot080
    @Zephirot080 Рік тому

    How do you wind/set time to this thing?

  • @barneyrubble9309
    @barneyrubble9309 Рік тому +1

    Utterly, beautifully, bonkers on every single aspect.

    • @shuycg
      @shuycg Рік тому

      Except the strap.

  • @samgoldnygaard
    @samgoldnygaard Рік тому

    Sidereal time is a "time scale that is based on Earth's rate of rotation measured relative to the fixed stars."

  • @e2rqey
    @e2rqey Рік тому

    _Jacob n Co. when making this watch_ : *it's torbin' time*

  • @mohammedaudu-hs4yy
    @mohammedaudu-hs4yy 5 місяців тому

    Beautifully whatch

  • @stupidocanerosa
    @stupidocanerosa Рік тому +1

    Two things:
    First: you can tell how well polished an object is, when a fraction of a marble 5 mm across can show people reflecting a couple of meters away.
    Second: the alien zoo joke tells me that someone here watches The Orville.

    • @sniperblast
      @sniperblast Рік тому +1

      Had to back and check, and yes, at 6:28 you can see him moving his arm on the earth's reflection.

    • @stupidocanerosa
      @stupidocanerosa Рік тому

      ​@@sniperblastThanks for the benchmark

  • @ZomBSnatcher4671
    @ZomBSnatcher4671 Рік тому

    If it takes years, I will own one of these one day. I am completely mesmerized by this time piece. Thank you for the review 🫡

  • @EEE_MMM
    @EEE_MMM Рік тому +1

    That's insanity squared. No, cubed. No, whatever-the-hell-this-shape-is'd.

    • @lunam7249
      @lunam7249 Рік тому +1

      3d elipse!😂😂❤

  • @Dragon_rls
    @Dragon_rls Рік тому +3

    Can you imagine what servicing this piece would cost 😮?

    • @ryanyu102
      @ryanyu102 Рік тому

      if you think about the servicing cost, than I don't think you are the target market of said watch. But then I also have the same sentiments.

    • @bryn3652
      @bryn3652 Рік тому +1

      Free service for life for the original owner

  • @takuan650
    @takuan650 Рік тому

    Can You create that falling snow when You shake it? That's what I'd like to see.

  • @kobechase4232
    @kobechase4232 5 місяців тому

    2099 Jacob & Co manufacture the first ever time travelling watch

  • @Hubcitymediaoutlet
    @Hubcitymediaoutlet 4 місяці тому

    I dream about this watch all the time

  • @siddhartham507
    @siddhartham507 Рік тому

    But is it shockproof?

  • @andoletube
    @andoletube Рік тому +1

    I'm sure it wears smaller on the wrist than the entire universe.

  • @Staticclism
    @Staticclism Рік тому

    Interesting how they hid "J & Co" in the tourbillion cage like that.

  • @jpdemer5
    @jpdemer5 Рік тому +1

    ... and then you whack it against a door frame ...

  • @siddharthjodh
    @siddharthjodh Рік тому

    Can you review the Urwerk UR-1001 Titan please?

  • @gshockbabe6144
    @gshockbabe6144 Рік тому

    Wow!😮

  • @humstrumbangtwang
    @humstrumbangtwang Рік тому +1

    You think that’s complicated? Where’s the lume and the helium escape valve? 😂

  • @terrorterry_
    @terrorterry_ Рік тому +1

    So, to settle a debate, the earth is in the center and everything rotates around right?

    • @lunam7249
      @lunam7249 Рік тому

      correct...that is called the "copernican" system....beautiful , accurate , magical!! then some stupid fuck didnt like the common peasant walmart shopper class doing magic, so GALILEO invented the solar system under authority of the pope....now you know the truth😮😮

  • @nikoleigraham8747
    @nikoleigraham8747 Рік тому +1

    how do you rewind it, change the time or do anything to set it? I didn't see any knobs. Is it an automatic movement?

    • @stupidocanerosa
      @stupidocanerosa Рік тому

      It's magic infused. Works just with envy of the people around.

    • @A-FrameWedge
      @A-FrameWedge Рік тому

      Really? You can’t see the mechanical movement, they didn’t hide it.

  • @rocketdyneF1
    @rocketdyneF1 Рік тому

    I’ve just bought a watch from the DIY Watch Club, where you can build your own watch. Maybe you could review them?

  • @takuan650
    @takuan650 Рік тому +1

    How much was the wrist band?

    • @lunam7249
      @lunam7249 Рік тому

      you can get alligator for $300

  • @aaronberzerk
    @aaronberzerk Рік тому

    More Jacob watches.

  • @nasidctg
    @nasidctg 10 місяців тому

    If I can ever afford a Jacob, this is the watch I will buy. For me this is the only Jacob that is tasteful while being an engineering marvel. A true hyperwatch.

  • @siongheeleong8078
    @siongheeleong8078 Рік тому

    Next up is the Jacob & Co. Bugatti Sapphire Case Watch. You know you want to show that.

  • @ShalomBrother
    @ShalomBrother Рік тому +3

    How do you set it?

  • @galaxysega3883
    @galaxysega3883 Рік тому

    I wish I had this watch 😭😭😘

  • @lizardking3979
    @lizardking3979 Рік тому +1

    It's all good and well but wtf is that nylon strap doing there?????

  • @penngwinn
    @penngwinn Рік тому

    It's awesome. Way to go, J&C, keep pushing the boundaries and all that. As far as a watch goes, it's horrific. I wouldn't wear it if they gave me a free one. Still, innovation is great!

  • @rapaladude
    @rapaladude Рік тому +1

    I understand the hate these get, but I love em at the same time. It's a beautiful watch. I want one, but hopefully I'll get to merely see it some day. I have a Rolex on my wrist right now, but that makes me a little green with envy.

  • @thetimeawaycafe
    @thetimeawaycafe Рік тому

    Futurama reference?

  • @omarbegreen
    @omarbegreen Рік тому

    Do you think the owner will miss the date complication??

  • @VoodooMike
    @VoodooMike Рік тому

    You forgot to tell us its water resistance. I'm not going to buy this if I don't know whether I can go swimming with it.

  • @yungjohnson76
    @yungjohnson76 Рік тому +2

    Jacob seems to be the guy making things ppl will never afford but the art is amazing showing his love for his craft which makes him the king of our time in that space 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @passion_and_enthusiasm
    @passion_and_enthusiasm Рік тому

    As usual excellent and interesting video. I love the channel but there is a massive discrepancy between how the guys here market watchfinder and the service provided when you actually contact them-such a shame. I wouldn’t recommend ever using them for your watch needs.

  • @jacc88888
    @jacc88888 Рік тому +2

    Yeah, as watches go…. it’s not bad I suppose. Think I’ll order a couple tonight. PS is there a 15% discount code?

    • @johnmonachelli5256
      @johnmonachelli5256 Рік тому +1

      Just keep your eyes peeled it's not uncommon to see 50% discounts

    • @stupidocanerosa
      @stupidocanerosa Рік тому

      If you buy three, there's a Bugatti for free.