Grande Seconde Off-Centred Black Jade

J006033275

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Grande Seconde Off-Centred Black Jade

Brand  : Jaquet Droz
Collection  : Grande Seconde
Model  : Grande Seconde Off-Centred Black Jade
Reference  : J006033275
Complement : Red Gold - Black Dial - Strap Alligator

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  • Brand  : Jaquet Droz
    Collection  : Grande Seconde
    Model  : Grande Seconde Off-Centred Black Jade
    Reference  : J006033275
    Complement : Red Gold - Black Dial - Strap Alligator
    List Price : 26 500 €
    Diameter : 43 mm
    Height : 12.00 mm
    Styles : Classical
    Types : Self-winding
    Calibre : 2663A.P
    Calibre distinction : Côtes de Genève
    Silicon balance spring and pallet horns
    Double barrel
    Flat bridges
    18-karat red gold oscillating weight
    Complication : Off-centered hours and minutes at 1 o'clock? Large off-centered second at 7 o'clock
    Case material : Red gold
    Case peculiarity : Winding crown at 4 o’clock
    Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 30 meters
    Dial : Jade
    Dial color : Black
    Display : Red gold hands
    Strap material : Alligator leather
    Strap color : Black
    Strap clasp : Pin buckle
    + More characteristics :
    Movement
    Jaquet Droz 2663A.P
    Self-winding mechanical movement
    Jeweling: 30 jewels
    Power reserve: 68 hours
    Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h.

    Case
    18-karat red gold case

    Dial
    Black jade dial
    18-karat red gold appliques

    Strap / Buckles
    Rolled-edge hand-made black alligator
    18-karat red gold ardillon buckle

    Numerus Clausus of 88

DESCRIPTION

  • THE LUMINOUS SPARKLE OF THE GRANDE SECONDE OFF-CENTERED IN BLACK JADE


    Marrying the depth of mineral with the warmth of red gold, this new composition of the Grande Seconde Off-Centered offers a pure, atypical vision of Fine Watchmaking as dreamed up by Jaquet Droz
    Daring to create contrast. Playing with light. Transforming materials. Revealing every nuance. The new Grande Seconde Off-Centered by Jaquet Droz does all that – and so much more. Its new theme of gold and black jade brings together the principal codes of the Maison in a 43 mm timepiece that breaks with conventions.


    While the design of the Grande Seconde, created by Pierre Jaquet-Droz almost three centuries ago, is ever recognizable, it exudes a masterful digression, a resolute difference: the time is off-center. The alignment of the hours and minutes with the independent large seconds is respected but along a slightly slanted axis, from 1 o’clock to 7 o’clock. With a new century comes a new way to be bold.


    For the dial, Jaquet Droz gives pride of place to one of its most emblematic skills: the masterful use of minerals. From the depths of the Earth to their revelatory enhancement by the hand of man, the mineral dials of the Maison offer unique motifs time and again. At center stage are stones sometimes dating back several millions of years. A precious geological journey in which exquisite fragments reach us in all their singularity.


    Black jade, also known by its scientific name of “amphibolite,” is one such treasure. Almost exclusively of Australian origin, it comes from two principal sites in the south and east of the continent. It is an extremely hard stone, thanks to the presence of metal in its composition, and requires lengthy polishing to reveal the tiny silver inclusions that are its hidden secret. Almost imperceptible to the naked eye, they enrich black jade with a unique reflection that allows knowledgeable collectors to distinguish it from onyx.

    In China, black jade is referred to as "treasure." A symbol of nobility, perfection and immortality, it has long been appreciated for its talismanic properties. Black jade amulets are often worn to protect oneself and to concentrate their powerful energies. In ancient cultures over five thousand years ago, it was used as an amulet to attract good luck and fortune. For the Mesoamerican peoples, it had special power and represented elegance. It was used to carve out images of the gods. Finally, for pre-Hispanic peoples, black jade possessed the supreme energies of the universe and was even more precious than gold.


    Today, black jade is at the heart of the new Grande Seconde Off-Centered, limited to 88 pieces. Worked by hand as a mineral sheet just 1mm thick, it is paired with a red gold case featuring warm, coppery highlights. The two circles and fine hands are also in red gold, creating a singular contrast that reflects the Art of Astonishment by Jaquet Droz.

  • THE LUMINOUS SPARKLE OF THE GRANDE SECONDE OFF-CENTERED IN BLACK JADE


    Marrying the depth of mineral with the warmth of red gold, this new composition of the Grande Seconde Off-Centered offers a pure, atypical vision of Fine Watchmaking as dreamed up by Jaquet Droz
    Daring to create contrast. Playing with light. Transforming materials. Revealing every nuance. The new Grande Seconde Off-Centered by Jaquet Droz does all that – and so much more. Its new theme of gold and black jade brings together the principal codes of the Maison in a 43 mm timepiece that breaks with conventions.


    While the design of the Grande Seconde, created by Pierre Jaquet-Droz almost three centuries ago, is ever recognizable, it exudes a masterful digression, a resolute difference: the time is off-center. The alignment of the hours and minutes with the independent large seconds is respected but along a slightly slanted axis, from 1 o’clock to 7 o’clock. With a new century comes a new way to be bold.


    For the dial, Jaquet Droz gives pride of place to one of its most emblematic skills: the masterful use of minerals. From the depths of the Earth to their revelatory enhancement by the hand of man, the mineral dials of the Maison offer unique motifs time and again. At center stage are stones sometimes dating back several millions of years. A precious geological journey in which exquisite fragments reach us in all their singularity.


    Black jade, also known by its scientific name of “amphibolite,” is one such treasure. Almost exclusively of Australian origin, it comes from two principal sites in the south and east of the continent. It is an extremely hard stone, thanks to the presence of metal in its composition, and requires lengthy polishing to reveal the tiny silver inclusions that are its hidden secret. Almost imperceptible to the naked eye, they enrich black jade with a unique reflection that allows knowledgeable collectors to distinguish it from onyx.

    In China, black jade is referred to as "treasure." A symbol of nobility, perfection and immortality, it has long been appreciated for its talismanic properties. Black jade amulets are often worn to protect oneself and to concentrate their powerful energies. In ancient cultures over five thousand years ago, it was used as an amulet to attract good luck and fortune. For the Mesoamerican peoples, it had special power and represented elegance. It was used to carve out images of the gods. Finally, for pre-Hispanic peoples, black jade possessed the supreme energies of the universe and was even more precious than gold.


    Today, black jade is at the heart of the new Grande Seconde Off-Centered, limited to 88 pieces. Worked by hand as a mineral sheet just 1mm thick, it is paired with a red gold case featuring warm, coppery highlights. The two circles and fine hands are also in red gold, creating a singular contrast that reflects the Art of Astonishment by Jaquet Droz.

  • Brand  : Jaquet Droz
    Collection  : Grande Seconde
    Model  : Grande Seconde Off-Centred Black Jade
    Reference  : J006033275
    Complement : Red Gold - Black Dial - Strap Alligator
    List Price : 26 500 €
    Diameter : 43 mm
    Height : 12.00 mm
    Styles : Classical
    Types : Self-winding
    Calibre : 2663A.P
    Calibre distinction : Côtes de Genève
    Silicon balance spring and pallet horns
    Double barrel
    Flat bridges
    18-karat red gold oscillating weight
    Complication : Off-centered hours and minutes at 1 o'clock? Large off-centered second at 7 o'clock
    Case material : Red gold
    Case peculiarity : Winding crown at 4 o’clock
    Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
    Shape : Round
    Water-resistance : 30 meters
    Dial : Jade
    Dial color : Black
    Display : Red gold hands
    Strap material : Alligator leather
    Strap color : Black
    Strap clasp : Pin buckle
    More characteristics :
    Movement
    Jaquet Droz 2663A.P
    Self-winding mechanical movement
    Jeweling: 30 jewels
    Power reserve: 68 hours
    Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h.

    Case
    18-karat red gold case

    Dial
    Black jade dial
    18-karat red gold appliques

    Strap / Buckles
    Rolled-edge hand-made black alligator
    18-karat red gold ardillon buckle

    Numerus Clausus of 88