I think that all of us have a certain fondness for the finer things of life. Personally, my favorite indulgences are really good food, and the occasional pair of designer jeans.
For the vast majority of people, that’s probably the norm. Maybe you treat yourself to something fancy a few times a year, after your tax return or on your birthday.
But, while we’re chowing down on fancy bacon-themed foods and buying ourselves a new pair of shoes, we should take care not to forget those more fortunate than us. Much, much more fortunate.
Because presumably, there is someone out there who is able to buy this spectacular astronomy-themed watch, which retails for a cool $198,000. And honestly, if you can afford this watch, why wouldn’t you buy it? It is incredibly gorgeous.
Made by the acclaimed fine jewelry company Van Cleef & Arpels, this beautiful timepiece tracks the movements of the six of the eight planets with tiny cabochon jewels set in tracks around the watch’s face. Meanwhile, a tiny golden shooting star keeps time here on earth. It's almost like a wearable version of this beautiful footage of deep space.
The six planets on the watch are the only planets visible from earth: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. They rotate around the watch face in real time, meaning that Mercury, with the shortest orbit, will circle the watch every 88 days, while Saturn won’t complete a circuit for nearly 30 years!
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