Grande Heure GMT by Jaquet Droz at BaselWorld 2013

At the annual exhibition BaselWorld 2013, taking place in Basel (Switzerland), the famous watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced a novelty Grande Heure GMT.

Grande Heure GMT watch by Jaquet Droz
Grande Heure GMT watch by Jaquet Droz

The model is made in an elegant minimalist design, where there are no unnecessary elements. The case is round in diameter of 43 mm, made of 18-carat pink gold. The watch water resistant - up to 30 meters.
The ivory dial with 24-hour markings in black Arabic numerals is made of enamel Grand Feu. In the center of the dial there are two hands, one of which is provided to indicate the local time, is made of 18-carat pink gold, and the second - to indicate the second time zone is made of blued steel.

Grande Heure GMT watch by Jaquet Droz
Grande Heure GMT watch by Jaquet Droz

The model Grande Heure GMT functions on the base of the manufacturing caliber Jaquet Droz 5N50.4 at 28 jewels, with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, 68-hour power reserve, and the rotor made of 22-carat white gold.
The watch comes on a black alligator strap with a buckle in 18-carat pink gold.

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