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Thank you both for the wonderful report. It has been a long time since a comprehesive J*D
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 'average' collector...they are J*D's version of multiaxis tourbillons.
I really like the Grande Heure GMT. Splitting the hands into two so it can still be a single hand when desired was a stroke of genius. Honestly that is the only J*D model that I am considering purchasing...it has been a long time since J*D was on my shopping list.
Best, Mike
BaselWorld 2013: Jaquet Droz (an international collaboration)
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
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...
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 !!!
This will be the first watch I will buy ... only if I had the money !!!
You still have time to save...
its just a (functional) prototype at the moment ;-) Magnus
Here's my Eclipse
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. ...
Wonderful piece, IMO...
... 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
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...
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
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...
.. 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