Emil Wojcik's Jaquet Droz & Community Legacy

Key Points from the Discussion

• The original post, intended as a forthcoming review, was later updated by the author's wife, Janet, to announce his passing and share the personal significance of his final watch acquisition.
• Emil's wife, Janet, expressed gratitude for the community's support, highlighting how much the forum and his watches meant to him, even during his illness.
• Janet shared that their four children each selected a watch from Emil's collection, with the remaining pieces to be sold at a New Jersey auction, inviting the community to view his collection.
• A community member noted the large diameter of Jaquet Droz watches and offered to share images from a book showcasing examples of their intricate work, including minute repeaters with automatons and unique dial designs.
• The community extended belated condolences to Janet, emphasizing Emil's valued membership and the impact of his personality and character within the forum.
• Janet mentioned that their 35-year-old son is following in his father's footsteps with a love for watches and plans to join the community, continuing Emil's tradition.