Other examples of aventurine stone employed in men’s watches are somewhat infrequent, but striking. We coated Blu watches back in 2009 that made abundant use of blue aventurine. As you can see, the quartz mineral works really well for that, and while it isn’t meant to seem like space on the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde…
Swiss watch exports made further gains in July 2017, growing 3.6% to CHF1.7 billion as compared to the same month in 2016. This was the third consecutive month of growth for Swiss watch exports, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. Swiss watch exports had been on a long and steep decline for…
What if performance were not confined to a frantic set of grandiloquent superlatives ? And if the extraordinary instead lay nestled behind the scenes in an atelier staffed by meticulous artisans passionately perpetuating a skill inherited from a bygone era ? The physical stage for paillonnage is thus set, along with its underlying philosophy. In…
The figure 8, symbol of Jaquet Droz, is revisited by the three new models – two Grande Seconde and a Grande Seconde Power Reserve – in a combination of Roman and Arabic numerals, and accentuated by a dial featuring a “clous de Paris” motif. Traditionnaly found on classic-style watches, this type of guilloché work is…
Australia hosted an exceptional event that brought together the three prestigious Houses of Breguet, Blancpain and Jaquet Droz. In collaboration with the magazine “Australian Financial Review,” their executives talked about the heritage they are representing, before discussing watchmaking in general. This evening took place in the presence of collectors all united by a common passion…
Sophisticated horological complications find their place on ladies’ watches, thereby lending a more technical touch to the customary elegance of these models. In black & white or colorful interpretations, appearing on animalthemed, floral or plain dials, brands effectively showcase their expertise through such refined technical feats. These timepieces intended for women and equipped with a…
Jaquet Droz has announced the opening of its first boutique in the Dubai Mall, inviting connoisseurs, collectors and watch aficionados from the Middle East to explore and discover the legacy of the brand. Established 280 years ago, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious Swiss watchmaking brands in the world. Since its creation…
They are the face of the watch and the focus of considerable attention. Simple or monochrome, extremely structured, supremely refined backdrops for artistic crafts… or merely functional and legible : dials come in a wide range of interpretations. Sometimes their very absence amplifies the beauty of a watch. Bulgari Octo Grande Sonnerie – A fine…
A rendez-vous with emotion: like Gauguin’s exotic paintings, this is an invitation to faraway places and delights for the senses. The Tropical Bird Repeater watch brings together all the watchmaking and decorative expertise of Jaquet Droz. A piece destined for discerning collectors, the Tropical Bird Repeater is part of a long history at Jaquet Droz,…
The opening of the automaton exhibition, which is the only one of its kind, was celebrated in the well-known Shin Kong Place shopping mall, dedicated to the most prestigious international brands in fashion and luxury, including the Jaquet Droz boutique. At the heart of such an elegant and exotic setting, the most demanding watch lovers…