Property of an Important Rocky Mountain Collector
Jaquet Droz
Reference J003033247 Grande Seconde | A limited edition pink gold automatic wristwatch, Circa 2006
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December 10, 04:23 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
Dial: silvered, ruthenium
Caliber: cal. 2663.4 automatic, 30 jewels
Movement number: 001'621
Case: 18k pink gold, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: no. 27/88
Closure: 18k pink gold Jaquet Droz buckle
Size: 43 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Jaquet Droz presentation box with outer packaging, Operating Instructions and Warranty Certificate booklet dated October 20th, 2016, and hangtag
A refined and classical expression of the Maison’s enduring design language, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde, is a modern interpretation of one of the most iconic dial configurations in horological history. Rooted in the 18th-century pocket watches of Pierre Jaquet-Droz, the “Grande Seconde” display has become a lasting symbol of symmetry, precision, and beauty. The striking gray ruthenium dial provides a dramatic canvas for the signature figure-eight layout, with an off-centered hours and minutes sub dial positioned above an oversized running seconds.
The elegant 43 mm red gold case features fluid contours and down turned lugs, combining classical proportion with contemporary wrist presence. Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the watch is powered by Jaquet Droz’s finely finished automatic 30 jeweled cal. 2663.4 movement, equipped with a silicon balance spring for enhanced chronometric stability and resistance to magnetism. The movement is handsomely decorated with Côtes de Genève, beveled bridges, and a red gold rotor engraved with the Maison’s insignia.