BaselWorld 2012: Gorgeous Novelties by Jaquet Droz

The famous watchmaker Jaquet Droz at the world exhibition BaselWorld 2012 has presented the delightful watches: Grande Seconde off-centered Ivory Enamel (Ref. J006033200), Grande Date Ivory Enamel (Ref. J016933200), The Eclipse Ivory Enamel (Ref. J012633203).
The elegant models are presented with cases of red gold and ivory-colored dials, made in the technique of hot enamel. It is impossible not to appreciate the brilliance of gold - the precious metal, which has been treated in all possible ways for the past three centuries, or the power of the flame from which the original dials appear in the technique of hot enamel with the usage of powders with varying degrees of granularity.
For many years the company Jaquet Droz perpetuates and reinterprets each model in the rich heritage of masterly possession of unique techniques of finishing. Each watch by this brand, including the novelties, combines the limitless possibilities of human hands - the most indispensable of all the instruments used in textiles, which can turn into reality the most incredible ideas. One of these works is the exclusive new items presented at the world exhibition.
The Eclipse Ivory Enamel (Ref. J012633203) - gorgeous model with a picture of the moon on the dial - one of the poetic images that fill with its fascinating light world of Haute Horlogerie. The model represents the best traditions of watchmaking and know-how of Jaquet Droz, combining simple and at the same time witty and aesthetics solutions, expressive and captivating imagination of the design.
The marvelous dial, which immediately draws attention to its original design property, is made in the technique of hot enamel, which became the hallmark of manufacture Jaquet Droz. This technique requires the ultimate masters of concentration and constant monitoring. On that basis are imposed eight stars and the disk of the moon, made of red gold. It should be noted that the figure "8" is a brand’s number of Jaquet Droz.
Design of the new The Eclipse Ivory Enamel (Ref. J012633203) watch, which is inspired by the Enlightenment - 18th century, recalls the origins of the company and its long-standing love for the arts and crafts. The Moon shown on the ivory dial is a special "flap" in the form of bat, which is made of white onyx.
To emphasize the virtuoso complexity and turn the work of this watch into the show, the company’s masters are not saved anything for the external design of the model. The pointers of day and month are in apertures at the top of the dial. The elegant snake-shaped hand, crowned with a sickle of the moon, indicates the numbers which are located around the perimeter of the case from red gold. Pointy hour and minute hands Lancine, made in classic style, emphasize the harmonious design of the novelty, which comes on a leather strap with a buckle in red gold.
The The Eclipse Ivory Enamel watch is collected on the basis of the manufacturing automatic movement Jaquet Droz 6553L2 on 28 jewels, frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, power reserve of 68 hours.
In the second model - Grande Seconde off-centered Ivory Enamel (Ref. J006033200), the company Jaquet Droz is complemented by the classic tradition of fine watchmaking with flight of its unique creative imagination. This model is one of the most iconic and legendary watch of the company. A distinctive feature of the watch is two counters, on the first of which is displayed hours and minutes, while on the second one - seconds. The counters are depicted in such a way that they form a figure "8". The elegant shape and size of second hand is reminiscent of the fact, as much unrealized potential is enclosed in each minute. Two indicators with their design give an unusually elegant image to the watch dial. The model is decorated with a graphic pattern that resembles gears of the mechanism, in turn, emphasizes the delicate beauty of the ivory-colored dial and a warm glow of red gold case, which diameter is 43 mm.
Remontuar (a device in the watch mechanism, designed to convert the hands and winding) is located at the 4 o’clock position.
The novelty is fitted with a manufactory automatic mechanism Jaquet Droz 2663A, 30 jewels, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, power reserve of 68 hours.
The best witness of unparalleled technological secrets of ownership is the perfect accuracy of the master’s hands movements embodied in the Grande Date Ivory Enamel (Ref. J016933200) watch. The presentation of the model was held at the world exhibition BaselWorld 2012.
As in the previous two models, the Grande Date Ivory Enamel watch has 43 mm case, made of red gold. The ivory dial of the novelty is made in the technique of hot enamel. Its grain structure and delicate colors are vivid proof that the masters’ of Jaquet Droz know all the secrets of working with enamel.
The sleek design of the watch surprises everyone. Off-centered toward the 12 o’clock position the elegant dial with a small display of hours and minutes is also made in the technique of hot enamel. The hands Lancine, the beautiful luster of which is combined with the warm glow of red gold case, point to the elegant Roman numerals. A large date aperture is posted at the 6 o’clock position. The model is complemented by a black leather strap with a buckle in red gold. The model is equipped with a manufactory automatic mechanism Jaquet Droz 2653G, 35 jewels, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, power reserve of 65 hours.
All models are water resistant to 30 meters, and on the case back of each watch is engraved a serial number.

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