Elite Traveler Fall 2023

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JACOB & CO ASTRONOMIA REVOLUTION Since its introduction in 2014, the Astronomia watch has been all about form, movement and the universe. Evolution after evolution of this watch focused on space and the galaxy. Now, the 18-karat rose gold and sapphire Astronomia Revolution watch is equipped with an all-new movement and higher speeds. In the center of the watch are three di ff erent arms on a satellite carriage, each bearing a function (the hour/minute dial, the tourbillon and the seconds). The satellite rotates at a high speed of once per minute. At the same time, the triple-axis tourbillon also rotates — at two speeds. It is on the main axis rotating in one minute and on a second axis that completes a rotation once every 15 seconds for a well orchestrated dance. The background behind the satellite and on the dial is an array of 18 mirrored hexagonal gold forms inspired by the James Webb Space Telescope. In this Revolution, the seconds are indicated via a space-probe like spinning arrow with a ruby head. $600,000, jacobandco.com

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT CLASSIC TOURBILLON MANUFACTURE To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Swiss brand Frederique Constant unveils several new tourbillon watches. This Classic Tourbillon Manufacture watch was developed entirely in-house and is powered by the brand’s FC-980 movement. The watch boasts a 39mm, 18-karat rose gold case and a rich black dial with tourbillon escapement at 6 o’clock. Classically elegant, the watch o ff ers a small second hand on the tourbillon cage. The cage and the rim of the sapphire caseback are both engraved with the individual serial number of the watch. Just 150 pieces will be made. $27,995, frederiqueconstant.com

CARL F BUCHERER MANERO MINUTE REPEATER ANNIVERSARY EDITION

To mark its 135th anniversary this year, Carl F Bucherer unveils three unique timepieces, each of which houses its most complicated movement to date: CFB MR3000. The watch has a patented, peripherally mounted minute repeater regulator that controls the hammers that hit the circular gongs running around the inside edge of the case so they chime the time. The automatic watch also boasts a fl ying tourbillon cage at 12 o’clock. This one-of-a-kind version is crafted in gold and features a bezel set with 40 baguette-cut gemstones (including tsavorites, sapphires and rubies) that form a rainbow of color. The gemstone markers are also color coordinated. $520,000, carl-f-bucherer.com