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I guess "astronomical" watches are a thing. Behold the Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 from Vacheron Constantin of Geneva. Around $1 million USD.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=297-ovrU3UM
More: Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complicaiton 3600 - Vacheron Constantin
way too busy for a wrist watch but would be a super cool conversation piece if scaled up to mantle clock sizeQuote:
Originally Posted by Jon
And if mantle clock size isn't large enough, you can always get a few ideas from this astronomical clock in Prague, installed in 1410:
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Astronomia tourbillon from Jacob & Co.
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More: https://www.jacobandco.com/timepiece...nomia-flawless
nice looking wrist watch , unfortunately it wouldn't last 10 seconds on my arm
OK, I admit I don't like tourbillons this much:
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Looks like a monster version of a NASA training simulator
Jon
Where is that amusement park that ride is located? I do not want to pertisipate but would like to see it.
Nelson
Love Tourbillon!
We had also this ride in Legnano, in november :cool:
Corkscrew coasters and the like I truly enjoy. Faster and crazier the better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon
Far as tourbillons go, Jon's GIF above shows me in the empty seat.
Lol.