Modern or classic? No need to choose. The Grande Seconde — the face of traditional Fine Watchmaking by Jaquet Droz — triumphed as it roared into the 21st century with the Skelet-One.

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In record time, the creation staked its place as a cornerstone of the watchmaker's contemporary image: bold, creative, modern and on-trend, yet firmly rooted in its origins. Now Jaquet Droz unveils two new versions of its Grande Seconde Skelet-One and each has a unique way of honoring two very complementary stylistic approaches.

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The traditional model features a case made of red gold, a gold alloy that Jaquet Droz admires for its subtle accents of warm coppery tones. Worn on a leather strap with a novel rubber-like finish, it supplements the watchmaker’s semi-mat alligator straps. It perfectly matches the gray of the bridges suspending the Grande Seconde's delicate movement.

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Inside the 41 mm case lies the airy workings of this exclusive Jaquet Droz caliber where every component is meticulously stripped down to its minimum point of resistance. The fully suspended gear train is attached to the movement’s skeletonized bridges raised by an openworked oscillating weight that lets light shine clearly through.

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The modern version, on the other hand, is the first time Jaquet Droz has used plasma ceramic on one of its timepieces. This plasma ceramic is made by transforming white ceramic with gas heated to 20,000°C, giving it a unique metallic glow without adding any metal fragments to the process.

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This core modification maintains all the inherent properties of ceramic. It is just as hard, lightweight and scratch-resistant as high-tech ceramic, a material that has widely stood the test of time.

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The gray anthracite theme carries over to the new plasma ceramic case held by a sleek and modern gray textile strap. It's a creation designed for collectors who simply cannot resist the seductive modernity of a watch whose design hasn't changed in almost 300 years: the Grande Seconde.

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Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Plasma Ceramic

Technical specifications:

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Reference: J003525542

Description:

·      Sapphire dial with 18-karat white gold indexes.

·      18-karat white gold base with gray treatment.

·      Plasma ceramic case.

·      Self-winding skeleton mechanical movement.

·      Power reserve of 68 hours.

·      Diameter 41.5 mm.

Movement:

·      Jaquet Droz 2663 SQ, self-winding skeleton mechanical movement, black treatment, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel, 18-karat white gold oscillating weight

·      Individual number engraved on the oscillating weight

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large off-centered second

Jeweling: 30 jewels

Power Reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 V.P.H.

Case:

·      Plasma ceramic case

·      Diameter 41.5 mm

·      Height 12.48 mm

Water Resistance: To 3 bars (30 meters)

Dial:

·      Sapphire dial

·      18-karat white gold base with gray treatment

·      18-karat white gold indexes

·      18-karat white gold dial fixing screws

Hands: 18-karat white gold

Strap: Rolled-edge hand-made gray fabric

Clasp: Stainless steel and plasma ceramic folding clasp

The price for the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Plasma Ceramic Ref. J003525542 is CHF 24,300.

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Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Red Gold

Technical specifications:

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Reference: J003523241

Description:

·      Sapphire dial with 18-karat red gold indexes.

·      18-karat white gold base with gray treatment.

·      18-karat red gold case.

·      Self-winding skeleton mechanical movement.

·      Power reserve of 68 hours.

·      Diameter 41 mm.

Movement:

·      Jaquet Droz 2663 SQ, self-winding skeleton mechanical movement, black treatment, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel, 18-karat red gold oscillating weight

·      Individual number engraved on the oscillating weight

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large off-centered second

Jeweling: 30 jewels

Power Reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h.

Case:

·      18-karat red gold case

·      Diameter 41 mm

·      Height 12.30 mm

Water Resistance: To 3 bars (30 meters)

Dial:

·      Sapphire dial

·      18-karat white gold base with gray treatment

·      18-karat red gold indexes

·      18-karat red gold dial fixing screws

Hands: 18-karat red gold

Strap: Rolled-edge hand-made gray alligator

Clasp: 18-karat red gold ardillon buckle

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The price for the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Red Gold Ref. J003523241 is CHF 34,600.

For more information please visit Jaquet Droz Online.