The new Lady 8 Shiny women’s watch from Jaquet Droz is ideal for a woman who appreciates the sensuality of time.

The figure eight is Jaquet Droz’s lucky number. The Lady 8 made its first appearance in Jaquet Droz collection in 2013 and has quickly become a symbolic feminine timepiece and a highly precious jewel.

The latest edition to the Lady 8 collection is the new Lady 8 Shiny watch. It features an uncluttered dial that is crowned with a precious stone. It’s simply stunning and has to be seen in person to fully appreciate this fine piece of luxury jewelry.

The Lady 8 Shiny watch by Jaquet Droz presents a true painting dial adorned with gorgeous gemstones with grey gold and diamonds (1.49 carats). At the watch summit is a stunning pearl of diamonds (1.4 carats) that screams ultimate luxury.

The 35 mm watch face of the new The Lady 8 Shiny is surrounded in beautiful 18 karat gold and 398 diamonds. The watch’s upper ball bearing is covered in 146 more diamonds. The watch dial includes 491 diamonds and the buckle on the alligator leather strap has 125 additional diamonds.

The new folding clasp was designed specifically for the Lady 8 Shiny watch model. It also is in the shape of a figure of eight. The clasp is made of grey gold and diamonds totaling 1.51 carats.

If you are looking for a special luxury watch for that special woman in your life, then consider the sleek and stunning Lady 8 Shiny watch from Jaquet Droz.

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It’s time to enjoy the Age of Enlightenment and fine skills of watchmaking, with the new Museum Pocket Watch from Jaquet Droz.

Luxury watch brand Jaquet Droz has created a pocket watch that bears the distinguished signature “Jaquet Droz.” The pocket watch was based on an original 18th century movement that dates back to the rich tradition of the fine watchmaking expertise.

Museum Pocket Watch features an antique movement with crown wheel, or verge, escapement. It was found in a private home and provided to Jaquet Droz workshops and included in this stunning and classic timepiece. The historic escapement originated in the 13th century and dominated watch movement until the mid-19th century.

The pivot holes were carefully re-bushed and the pivots re-polished. The result allows the original gilt finish on the plate and bridges to be preserved.

The case of the Museum Pocket Watch is made of 18-carat gold and was the standard of watchmakers during that era. The watch case is adorned with pearls and rubies utilizing jewelry-making techniques that were favored during the 18th century.

The watch dial is beautifully hand-painted and finished using a compass. The dial’s two hands feature feminine looking curves. The hands are carefully hand-crafted from polished, flame-blued steel. They also include a gorgeous fleur-de-lys motif.

Museum Pocket Watch by Jaquet Droz is another ingenious creation and will proudly be housed in the Jaquet Droz Museum.

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Swiss luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has announced an update to their highly popular, Lady 8 women’s watch collection.

As Jaquet Droz’s lucky number, the figure 8 has long been associated as the epitome of touchstone since the Age of Enlightenment. The figure 8 represents both perfection and elegant balance.

The Grande Seconde, which is Jaquet Droz’s emblematic timepiece proudly displays the figure 8.

The Lady 8 luxury watch displays an uncluttered dial that is adorned with a gorgeous, round pearl or precious stone. The Jaquet Droz watch designers utilized a variety of materials that make the Lady 8 a beautiful and a stunning timepiece for women.

The stylish Lady 8 watch comes in a choice of two ceramic colors – black or white, giving it either a casual or chic look. It’s definitely a watch for all occasions.

The lady’s watch conveys an elegant and luxurious look with the case paved with 48 distinctive diamonds that total 0.53 carats.

Another option is choosing a red gold and mother-of-pearl design. The watch comes with a 18-carat red gold case, a domed white mother-of-pearl dial in addition to a revolving white pearl ball. What sets this amazing women’s watch apart is utilizing 175 diamonds that surround the luxury watch dial and ball.

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The fabulous technique of blending of both gold and azure is called paillonné enameling. The complicated process of paillonné enameling is quite delicate and requires a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The artisans at luxury watch brand Jaquet Droz have become experts in this creative field, dating back to the 18th century. Jaquet Droz just unveiled three new limited-edition watch models that feature intricate paillonné enameling on the luxury watch dials.

The process of paillonné enameling entails several firings at temperatures that can actually near a whopping 1000 °C. The Grand Feu enamel process used by Jaquet Droz produces beautiful watch pieces and are works of art in their own right.

To ensure that the color is consistent, a trained eye is needed to carefully observe the time consuming process. The motif of the watch is then created utilizing gold paillons that have to be carefully placed in just the right position. The end result is spectacular!

The three new luxury watch models from Jaquet Droz include a 39 mm Petite Heure Minute, a 50 mm pocket watch, plus a 43 mm Grande Seconde. Each watch is unique and the motif design is stunning. The creation dazzles with circular forms that create the beautiful floral theme that is elegantly done by Jaquet Droz.

The paillonné Enameling process has been used on luxury timepieces for almost three centuries and Jaquet Droz introduced their three watch models at this year’s Baselworld show.

The blued steel hands of the watch mirror the stunning ultramarine dial. The watches come with a red gold case and either a black or blue alligator leather strap that appears to reflect the watch’s gleaming paillons.

The new Jaquet Droz watch collection is available in a limited edition of just eight pieces per watch model.

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Luxury watch maker Jaquet Droz has just introduced the stunning Lady 8 watch for women.

For women who appreciate the sensuality of time, the new Jaquet Droz watch elegantly plays on curves and presents a beautiful look to wear every day or on that special occasion.

Jaquet Droz has always included it lucky number – the figure 8 on the dial of the Grande Seconde watch model. The symbol of infinity and completeness now appears for the first time on the case and the buckle of a very feminine watch model.

The Lady 8 watch bezel is brilliantly intertwined with a gem-set ribbon that highlights the watch’s curves. The effects of volume and depth of the crown enhance the rounded shape of the case, plus the domed sapphire glass, the dial and the hands all accentuate the three-dimensionality of this luxury timepiece from Jaquet Droz.

The Lady 8 watch is designed for women who appreciate the sensuality of time. To add to its stunning beauty, a pearl or a round precious stone accentuates the precious aspect of the watch.

Jaquet Droz has included an alligator strap that is attached to the case, which is available in your choice of gem-set white, red gold or stainless steel.

Last;y, the new folding clasp, which was created by Jaquet Droz just for this watch model, also comes in the shape of a figure of eight. This design confirms the striking identity of the Lady 8 on the inside of the wrist.

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Luxury watch brand Jaquet Droz is a renowned Swiss watchmaker that has been in business since 1738.

Jaquet Droz has just introduced a new luxury watch – the Perpetual Calendar Eclipse. This beautiful watch is truly a poetic masterpiece of fine watchmaking.

The Eclipse is one of the watch brand’s most iconic timepieces. The craftsmen at Jaquet Droz brilliantly paired up the moon phase complication, which displays the fascinating cycles of the night of the sky on the dial, with the Perpetual Calendar.

The result is incredible and a finely orchestrated union, which definitely raises these two complications to a new level of visual elegance.

The Perpetual Calendar Eclipse watch features two straight hands on the black or ivory-colored Grand Feu enamel dial. It produces a sharp contrast with the curves of two wavy hands, tipped with a crescent moon.

At the 6 o’clock position, you’ll notice a black or ivory-colored onyx index that seamlessly moves across the face of a golden moon. The moon is revealed then concealing until its total eclipse.

The Jaquet Droz Perpetual Calendar Eclipse draws you in and then surprises with its innovative design and contemporary calendar display.

The luxury Jaquet Droz watch’s calendar information can be easily read on various places on the watch dial. Found on the left side is the day of the week and on the right side is the current date.

At the 12 o’clock position, there’s a single-hand counter that displays the month with the leap year that discreetly appears in a small window.

The total visual result plays out on a night sky that boasts eight stars, which is the watchmaker’s favorite number.

The new watch from Jaquet Droz also features a stylish black leather strap.

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Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced The Loving Butterfly, a distinctive, original watch in support of the 5th annual Only Watch event.

For almost three centuries, highly respected Jaquet Droz has set time under the banner of wonder, excellence, and constantly renewed creativity. A truly unique and masterful, luxury watch brand.

For many years, Jaquet Droz has been a partner of Only Watch which is a charity event that aids the fight against muscular dystrophy. The proceeds of the Only Watch event sale will benefit the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy.

Jaquet Droz will offer The Loving Butterfly watch. This stunning luxurious looking watch is published as a single original and will ultimately be auctioned in Monaco on September 28, 2013.

The watch represents an historical design that was drawn by one of the legendary automata, produced by Pierre Jaquet Droz in the 18th century. The Swiss watchmaker resurrects the fascination of the Enlightenment period for architecture and botany, with a cherub riding in a carriage pulled by a butterfly.

The Loving Butterfly watch is an echo of the values defended by Jaquer Droz: the right to innocence, the power of the imagination as well as confidence in one’s own dreams. This design with its romantic and poetic naturalism decorates the face of the Petite Heure Minute.

Jaquet Droz craftsmen combined their best skills to create this unique piece. Engraved and then painted, the gold decor was first worked like a bas-relief before being applied to the Grand Feu enamel dial.

In addition, The Loving Butterfly has an exposed oscillating weight. The Only Watch name is engraved on the case back to remind the owner of the special charitable event, supporting the Muscular Dystrophy cause.

We applaud the unique philosophy of generosity by Jaquet Droz. The Swiss watch brand is already synonymous with virtuoso watchmaking, the event also embodies Jaquet Droz’s philanthropic values, its support for cutting edge medical research and continued trust in a bright and serene future.

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Almost 250 years ago, Jaquet Droz introduced its very first humanoid automata. The well respected tradition lives on and is intact, along with the emotion.

Honoring Baselworld 2013, Jaquet Droz presents Charlie, its latest automaton. Charlie now becomes the newest addition to Jaquet Droz’s highly regarded family tree of automata.

In Versailles, France in 1775, in front of the most refined and powerful royal court of Europe, Pierre Jaquet-Droz presented three creations which astonished nobles and courtesans: an organ player, a draftsman and a writer.

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Stunningly realistic, the cutting-edge automata were initially driven by mechanisms of impressive complexity to recreate realistic human movements that gave the luxury brand from La Chaux-de-Fonds an amazing boost.

Charlie now becomes the newest addition and was just presented at BaselWorld 2013. Charlie is a truly charming diplomat and programmed to make four-minute performances presenting the brand’s new line of luxury watches.

Standing 1.65-meter-tall, this authentic sculptural work offers meticulous proportions and becomes the ideal brand ambassador for Jaquet Droz.

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Petite Heure Minute Dragon Watch by Jaquet Droz

Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced a new luxury watch celebrating the Chinese New Year – Petite Heure Minute Dragon.

The Petite Heure Minute Dragon watch shows two Chinese dragons fighting over a flaming pearl. This fine, luxury watch is a precious timekeeper that sparkles with exceptional brilliance.

Long part of ancient Chinese culture, the dragon has always fascinated men and women in power. A pearl symbolizes phenomenal power and representing happiness as well as the wisdom of the Emperor and the righteousness of his decisions.

Swiss Jaquet Droz has formed the powerful combination of the Imperial Dragon and the pearl into a premier luxury watch that honors both the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon.

With the stunning look of the Petite Heure Minute Dragon watch, Jaquet Droz has applied a new technique to one of its most iconic watch creations. Jaquet Droz has added infinitesimal flakes of gold to its pigments. The unique challenge resulted in their talented painters to work for an entire week to give each luxury timepiece spectacular radiance and unparalleled dimension.

The size of the watch’s off-centred subdial offers dialmakers a perfect canvas on which to express their art to the fullest. The result is an artist’s dream – against an ivory background of Grand Feu enamel, two dragons fight over the pearl.

The Petite Heure Minute Dragon watch by Jaquet Droz features a 43-mm watchcase in addition to streamlined lancine hands which are also made of gold. Subtle touches of red enhance the powerful imagery of the drawing.

A mechanical self-winding double-barrel movement is powered by a weight of 22-carat white gold.

The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute Dragon Watch is being issued in a very limited edition. Only 88 watches were produced. Each luxury timepiece features an engraved number, a power reserve of 68 hours and water resistance down to 30 metres.

Jaquet Droz – Petite Heure Minute

Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz has introduced its latest design collection, the Petite Heure Minute 35_HR watch.

This new luxury watch from Jaquet Droz features a 35-mm diameter and new format.

Jaquet Droz is presenting three new timepieces whose watch-case is only 35 mm in diameter, a tribute to the skill and excellence of each craftsman involved in its fabrication.

Jaquet Droz has endowed the Petite Heure Minute and its new case with the 2653 self-winding mechanical movement. Mechanical virtuosity meets deliciously feminine refinement.

The azure blue stone of the Petite Heure Minute Aventurine  espouses the deep blue of its satin strap.

As for the Petite Heure Minute Ivory Enamel, the gleam of red gold brings out the unique tonality and grain of the enamel, whose beauty is as great as the temperature needed to fix its hue.

Lastly, the luminous mother-of-pearl of the Petite Heure Minute Mother-of-Pearl brings various things to mind: the gleam of a star, the perfect balance of classical architecture and the sumptuous quality of precious fabrics.