Given the central dragon theme, one naturally imagines Asian origins. The composition is breathtakingly rich.
The legendary creature appears enthroned against a backdrop of pink and blue cloisonné enamel sky. Both fascinating and terrifying, it takes the form of a red, yellow, and white gold applique. No less than 200 hours of combined craftsmanship were required to bring it to life. In addition to engraving, sculpture, micro-painting, and gemsetting, the depiction is enhanced with cabochon-cut, bezel-set emeralds.
Jaquet Droz has recently acquired this rare skill, which opens up exciting prospects for future one-of-a-kind creations. On the horological side, the timepiece is powered by the Maison's famous eight-day tourbillon, one of the longest-running on the market. This high-performing regulator is visible at 12 o’clock, on a different level from the dragon, thus endowing the composition with pleasing depth.
The most delightful detail is doubtless the inscription the collector had engraved on the back of the watch: “ONE MORE.” When you love something...
Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold - Dragon Mask
CASE: red gold
DIMENSIONS: 41mm in diameter, 13mm thick
MOVEMENT: mechanical self-winding Caliber JD 2625SQ with gray finish, silicon balance-spring and pallet-lever, red gold oscillating weight, 3 Hz (21,600vph), eight-day power reserve
FUNCTIONS: off-center hours and minutes at 6 o'clock, off-center seconds on tourbillon cage at 12 o'clock
DiAL: red, yellow and white gold, hand-painted and engraved
STRAP: red rubber, red gold folding clasp
