Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon Labradorite AT180.40.AB.UD.A

Description of the Jacob & Co Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon Labradorite AT180.40.AB.UD.A

The Jacob & Co Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon Labradorite AT180.40.AB.UD.A is an exceptional haute horlogerie timepiece combining Jacob & Co’s groundbreaking four-axis tourbillon architecture with the natural visual depth of labradorite. Crafted from 18K rose gold with a single-block sapphire caseband, the 47 mm watch surrounds its three-dimensional mechanical construction with transparent sapphire, allowing the rotating movement to be viewed from multiple angles. The reference AT180.40.AB.UD.A is confirmed within Jacob & Co’s Astronomia Revolution Four Axis collection.

At its heart is the hand-wound Jacob & Co JCAM54 caliber, a 485-component movement engineered around an ultra-fast rotating platform and flying triple-axis tourbillon. The combination produces four separate axes of motion, while a patented constant-force mechanism and differential-controlled orbital time display add further technical sophistication.

Why the Jacob & Co Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon Appeals to Luxury Watch Collectors in the UAE

For collectors in Dubai and across the UAE, the Jacob & Co Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon represents an extraordinary fusion of avant-garde Swiss watchmaking, rare decorative materials and mechanical artistry. The Labradorite edition stands apart through its natural stone base, whose characteristic variations and reflections provide a distinctive backdrop for the constantly moving mechanism.

The Astronomia Four-Axis is particularly remarkable because the entire movement participates in the tourbillon architecture. A central carousel completes one revolution every 60 seconds while a flying triple-axis tourbillon mounted at the end of one arm rotates through additional planes at extremely high speeds. Jacob & Co describes the construction as its first four-axis tourbillon.

Design and Craftsmanship

The Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon features a substantial 47 mm case measuring 27 mm high, constructed from 18K rose gold and a single-block sapphire caseband. A curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal creates a panoramic showcase around the vertical mechanical architecture.

The labradorite base introduces natural texture beneath the mechanism, contrasting with the polished rose gold structures and transparent sapphire architecture. An off-centered skeletonized time display with applied rose gold-tone indexes and Dauphine-style hands travels around the central axis while remaining upright for easy reading.

Movement and Performance

Powering the watch is the Jacob & Co JCAM54, a hand-wound mechanical caliber consisting of 485 components. It operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and delivers approximately 36 hours of power reserve.

The vertical central platform completes a full revolution every 60 seconds. At the end of one arm is the flying triple-axis tourbillon: its individual rotations occur every 60 seconds, 18 seconds and 15 seconds. Combined with the rotation of the complete platform, these movements create the watch's four-axis tourbillon architecture.

A patented constant-force device manages the substantial energy required by this high-speed construction, refreshing its energy buffer every 1/6 of a second. On the opposite arm, a patented differential rotates the hours-and-minutes dial against the direction of the platform so that it remains upright throughout its orbit.

Features and Complications

• Four-axis tourbillon architecture
• Flying triple-axis tourbillon
• Vertical central platform rotating every 60 seconds
• Tourbillon axes rotating in 60, 18 and 15 seconds
• Constant-force mechanism with 1/6-second frequency
• Off-centered hours and minutes
• Patented differential time-display system
• Labradorite decorative base
• Hand-wound mechanical movement
• Single-block sapphire caseband
• Curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Water resistance up to 30 meters

Specifications

Case

• Material: 18K rose gold
• Diameter: 47 mm
• Thickness: 27 mm
• Caseband: Single-block sapphire crystal
• Crystal: Curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Caseback: 18K rose gold
• Water Resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
• Reference: AT180.40.AB.UD.A

Dial

• Base: Labradorite
• Style: Three-dimensional orbital display
• Subdial: Skeletonized
• Indexes: Applied rose gold-tone indexes
• Hands: Dauphine-style rose gold-tone hands
• Display: Off-centered hours and minutes
• Distinctive Elements: Natural labradorite base and four-axis rotating mechanical architecture

Bracelet/Strap

• Material: Alligator leather
• Style: Luxury dress strap
• Clasp Type: Deployant buckle
• Clasp Material: 18K rose gold
• Adjustability: Secure adjustable fit

Movement (Jacob & Co Astronomia Four-Axis Tourbillon AT180.40.AB.UD.A)

• Caliber: Jacob & Co JCAM54
• Mechanism: Manual winding
• Components: 485
• Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour / 3 Hz
• Central Platform: Full rotation every 60 seconds
• Tourbillon: Flying triple-axis tourbillon
• First Axis: Rotation every 60 seconds
• Second Axis: Rotation every 18 seconds
• Third Axis: Rotation every 15 seconds
• Constant Force: 1/6-second frequency
• Functions: Off-centered hours and minutes with differential
• Architecture: Four-axis rotating tourbillon system
• Certification: Swiss Made