Perpetual Calendar Eclipse

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Perpetual Calendar Eclipse - Jaquet Droz
Baselworld - The Perpetual Calendar Eclipse in black enamel by Jaquet Droz presents a spectacular new moon phase display in a model with a resolutely modern design.

The Eclipse, a poetic masterpiece of Fine Watchmaking, is one of the brand’s most iconic timepieces. This year, Jaquet Droz craftsmen in La Chaux-de-Fonds masterfully paired the moon phase complication, which displays the fascinating cycles of the night of the sky on the dial, with the Perpetual Calendar: a finely orchestrated union which raises this complication to a new level of elegance.


On the black Grand Feu enamel dial, two straight hands contrast sharply with the curves of two wavy hands, tipped with a crescent moon. The calendar information is easily read on several places on the dial: on the right is the current date, on the left is the day of the week. At 12 o’clock, a single-hand counter indicates the month with the leap year appearing discreetly in a small window.  At 6 o’clock, a black onyx index moves across the face of a golden moon, revealing, and then concealing it until its total eclipse. The whole spectacle unfolds on a night sky boasting eight stars, the watchmaker’s favorite number.


The Jaquet Droz Perpetual Calendar Eclipse captivates and surprises with its innovative design and contemporary calendar display. The brilliant sparkle of the red gold hands, moon and stars creates a perfectly balanced contrast to the eternal solemnity of the dial in this exceptional timepiece worn by a black leather strap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiche technique

Perpetual Calendar Eclipse black enamel


Reference

J030533200

Movement

Jaquet Droz 5853LR.4, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, perpetual calendar, retrograding moon phase, 22-carat white gold oscillating weight

 
Indications

Centered hours and minutes

Retrograding dates and day

Pointer-type months display at 12 o'clock

Leap-year disc at 12 o'clock

Moonphase at 6 o'clock

Jewelling

34 jewels

Power reserve

68 hours

Frequency

28,800 v.p.h

Case

18-carat red gold, diameter 43 mm

Height 13.20 mm

Individual serial number engraved on the case-back

Water resistance

3 bar (30 meters)

Dial

Black Grand Feu enameled dial

Hands

18-carat red gold

Black onyx moon phase

Strap

Rolled-edge hand-made black alligator leather

Buckle

18-carat red gold folding clasp


 

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