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Grande Seconde Minerals

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Once upon a time, gemstones had magical powers...

 

Press release

    
From time immemorial, minerals have fascinated mankind because of the magic and emotion they impart.In honor of this endeavor, begun at the dawn of time, Jaquet Droz has fashioned inimitable watch dials from noble materials, treasures drawn from the depths of the Earth and from outer space. Gemologists of the brand search constantly for the rarest stones which will elevate the beauty of unique pieces, and which will reflect the choice and personality of the client.

A block of stone might yield only one dial, or sometimes none at all. The crystals must be hard and scratch-resistant, able to withstand frequent handling without being damaged. The master craftsman calls upon all his art and the excellence of his skill for the presentation of these prodigious minerals. The greatest challenge is to find the right orientation so that the materials are cut whilst respecting the very nature of the stone.

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Master stone cutters and dial makers work on gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Astorite, Jadeite, Bronzite, Red Moss Agathe, aso. They adopt a different approach for each mineral, always taking care to respect the spirit of the stone and leave it intact.


As an incarnation of exception, these models are available in limited editions, Numerus Clausus of 8, 88 or as a unique piece.

 

Technical specifications


Grande Seconde circled "Bronzite"


Numerus Clausus of 88
Reference: J003033357

Movement: "Jaquet Droz 2663, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, 22-carat white gold oscillating weight"

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large seconds subdial

Jewelling: 30 jewels

Power reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h

Case: 18-carat red gold, diameter Ø 43 mm
Individual limited serial number engraved on the case-back

Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dial: Bronzite dial, opaline silvered subdial. Applied 18-carat red gold ring

Hands: Blued steel

Strap: Rolled-edge hand made black alligator leather strap

Buckle: 18-carat red gold ardillon


Grande Seconde circled "Lapis Lazuli"


Numerus Clausus of 88
Reference: J003033363

Movement: "Jaquet Droz 2663, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, 22-carat white gold oscillating weight"

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large seconds subdial

Jewelling: 30 jewels

Power reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h
 
Case: 18-carat red gold, diameter Ø 43 mm
Individual limited serial number engraved on the case-back

Water resistance:  To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dial: Lapis Lazuli dial, white Mother-of-Pearl subdial. Applied 18-carat red gold ring

Hands: Blued steel

Strap: Rolled-edge hand made black alligator leather strap

Buckle: 18-carat red gold ardillon

 

Grande Seconde circled "Jadeite"

Numerus Clausus of 1
Reference: J014013271

Movement: "Jaquet Droz 2663, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, 22-carat white gold oscillating weight"

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large seconds subdial

Jewelling: 30 jewels

Power reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h

Case: 18-carat red gold, diameter Ø 39 mm
Individual limited serial number engraved on the case-back

Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dial: Jadeite dial, white Mother-of-Pearl subdial. Applied 18-carat red gold ring, set with 88 diamonds (0.191 carat)

Hands: Blued steel

Strap: Rolled-edge hand made brown alligator leather strap

Buckle 18-carat red gold ardillon

Diamonds IF to VVS1, Full cut, D to G Total carat weight: 0.191 carat


Grande Seconde circled "Agathe Red Moss"

Numerus Clausus of 8
Reference: J014013278

Movement: "Jaquet Droz 2663, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, 22-carat white gold oscillating weight"

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large seconds subdial

Jewelling: 30 jewels

Power reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h

Case: 18-carat red gold, diameter Ø 39 mm
Individual limited serial number engraved on the case-back

Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dial: Red Moss Agathe dial, white Mother-of-Pearl subdial. Applied 18-carat red gold ring

Hands: Blued steel

Strap: Rolled-edge hand made black alligator leather strap

Buckle: 18-carat red gold ardillon

 

Grande Seconde circled "Astorite"

Numerus Clausus of 1
Reference: J014013280

Movement: "Jaquet Droz 2663, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, 22-carat white gold oscillating weight"

Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large seconds subdial

Jewelling: 30 jewels

Power reserve: 68 hours

Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h

Case: 18-carat red gold, set with 248 diamonds (1.846 carats), diameter Ø 39 mm
Individual limited serial number engraved on the case-back

Water resistance: To 3 bar (30 meters)

Dial: Astorite dial, white Mother-of-Pearl subdial. Applied 18-carat red gold ring, set with 88 diamonds (0.191 carat)

Hands: Blued steel

Strap: Rolled-edge hand made burgundy alligator leather strap

Buckle: 18-carat red gold ardillon, set with 24 diamonds (0.149 carat)

Diamonds: IF to VVS1, Full cut, D to G Total carat weight: 2.186 carats

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