BaselWorld 2012: Grande Seconde SW Steel-Ruber and Tourbillon Watches by Jaquet Droz

The well-known company Jaquet Droz at the world exhibition BaselWorld 2012 has introduced new sporty watches Grande Seconde SW Steel-Ruber (Ref. J029030140) and Tourbillon (Ref. J030033240).
Trendy today, sporty values have been an inseparable part of the Jaquet Droz company’s philosophy since its foundation. These values are reflected in the design of models and in the quest for unmatched accuracy in time measuring. The line of sporty watches (SW) consists of the models, carried out the spirit of innovation, which manifests itself in every element of the watch design. The impressive visual effect creates a fusion of precious metals, natural rubber and a luminescent coating Super-LumiNova.
In the model Grande Seconde SW Steel-Ruber are combined classical traditions of watchmaking with the advantages of modern technology, requiring excellence. Jaquet Droz watchmakers have turned to the best know-how and core brand’s values to create the novelties. They have developed a unique model, combining the historical heritage, a revolutionary design concept Grande Seconde, high-quality materials and a vanguard design. In the succinct appearance of the model is hiden the extraordinary innovative technical solutions.
45 mm round case of the novelty is made of stainless steel and equipped with a bezel made of natural rubber. The black dial is an elegant and harmonious blend of satin number "8", which is formed by two additional dials located on the main. A small dial, which is at the 12 o’clock position, has Roman numerals and two hands, covered with fluorescent red substance, which gives the watch a refined look. At the bottom - at the 6 o’clock position is a second dial, which is a large, fitted by Arabic numerals and red second hand. The plates, cut from solid metal, emphasize the predominance of rounded forms.

The Grande Seconde SW Steel-Rubber watch is delivered on the bracelet in stainless steel with an inset of natural rubber, providing incomparable comfort. The bracelet is complemented by a stainless steel buckle.
The wristwatch Grande Seconde SW Steel-Rubber is equipped with a manufactory automatic mechanism Jaquet Droz 2663A-S on 30 jewels, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, power reserve of 68 hours.
The watch water-resistant is 50 meters.
The second model from the SW line - Tourbillon. The first watch of this line was released in 2008. The real furor the company Jaquet Droz is made in 2011, equipping one of its fundamentals cult watch - Grande Seconde, with a delicious tourbillon.
Today the manufacture offers a new version of this model, equipped with one of the most virtuosic watch complications.
A 45mm round case of the novelty is made of 18 carat red gold. The black dial features two additional dials arranged in a figure "8" - the proprietary number of manufacture Jaquet Droz. The brand’s master sought to emphasize the incredible complexity of the tourbillon construction by placing it at the top of the dial. The upper bridge was changed to place the second’s hand on it, the elegant shape of which is perfectly combined with sporty design of the novelty.
The hours and minutes are indicated by two hands on the second dial, located at the 6 o’clock position. Located opposite the tourbillon the second dial with Roman numerals is made in accordance with the classical canons. Numbers and hands are covered with white fluorescent substance Super-LumiNova, contrasting with the black dial in a rubber coating. The perfect aesthetic balance and color harmony of the Tourbillon watch are emphasized by a located horizontality metal plate on the tiny screws.
The novelty is complemented on a black alligator strap with a buckle in red gold with black PVD coating.
The watch water-resistant is 50 meters.
The novelty is compiled on the basis of the manufacturing automatic movement Jaquet Droz 25JD-S on 31 jewels, with a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, power reserve of seven days. The caliber is equipped with features of hours, minutes, seconds, tourbillon.
The Tourbillon watch is a striking combination of sporty style and luxury, which are in harmony with each other.

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