Fascinating...

Jul 13, 2013,12:24 PM
 

I was at a watch showing in D.C. where JD was presenting. They did not have the chiming bird watch yet, but their pieces were beautiful.  Thank you for the excellent report.

Eric

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BaselWorld 2013: Jaquet Droz (an international collaboration)

 
 By: KIH : July 12th, 2013-07:13
In a true Purists' spirit this presentation of this year's Basel novelties came to fruition by means of a globe-spanning international collaboration between Ken (KIH) and Magnus (Ornatus-Mundi): Ken: "I was fortunately invited for preview for Jaquet Droz ...  

Baselworld 2013: Jaquet Droz - the Complicated Pieces and the Lady 8

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 12th, 2013-07:28
The second part of the article will focus on two fascinating, exceptional offerings: a new line for the ladies and complicated pieces! 10. Lady 8 series: '8' is the common theme of the watch. See even the buckle is '8' shaped. The stone above the dial is ...  

Fascinating...

 
 By: EJames : July 13th, 2013-12:24
I was at a watch showing in D.C. where JD was presenting. They did not have the chiming bird watch yet, but their pieces were beautiful. Thank you for the excellent report. Eric

The Charming Bird ...only if I had the money !!!

 
 By: brevetplus : July 16th, 2013-15:18
This will be the first watch I will buy ... only if I had the money !!!

You still have time to save...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 17th, 2013-02:41
its just a (functional) prototype at the moment ;-) Magnus

Here's my Eclipse

 
 By: Frederick : July 12th, 2013-10:58
Just wanted to share a pic of my Eclipse that I picked up a short while ago. It wears very comfortably on the wrist. I just found a "new" brand" I admire and will follow closely. ...  

Charming piece

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : July 12th, 2013-12:25
Congratulations Frederick Very nice and unusual choice Best Damjan

Wonderful piece, IMO...

 
 By: KIH : July 12th, 2013-18:30
... The moonphase is very interesting, and eight starts.... Very nice. Ken

Thank you both for the wonderful report. It has been a long time since a comprehesive J*D

 
 By: mkt33 : July 14th, 2013-04:09
review. I think the recent automaton watches are great works. They show a link to the original Pierre Jaquet Droz and they demonstrate that the modern J*D can continue the tradition of mastering micromechanics. But I don't think these were made for the 'a... 

Long time...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 15th, 2013-12:59
since Basel 2012, right? How times have changed on PPro... ;-) I also think the Grande Heure GMT is a fantastic watch. I admire the expertise and skill behind the creation of such comparatively simple pieces a lot, particularly since with JD there is a st... 

Love the ss

 
 By: aldossari_faisal : July 14th, 2013-08:06
Especially and exclusively the silver dial one,I'm a blue dial person however w I fel short from loving their ss version... The brown seems integrating ... I believe checking them live would yield a different opinion. Thanks for the report . Faisal

Yes, seeing is believing...

 
 By: KIH : July 14th, 2013-18:33
.. depending on your preference for size, I would still recommend to try black one, though... :-) My personal taste.... and YMMV! Thank you for the comment! Ken