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Jaquet Droz

Ref. J005031240

Petite Heure Minute Paillonnée

A unique, very fine and highly attractive yellow gold wristwatch with bordeaux red Grand Feu paillonné enamel dial, made for Only Watch 2015

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 160,000
€9,600 - 19,200
$10,300 - 20,500
HK$165,100
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Jaquet Droz
Year
Circa 2015
Reference No
J005031240
Movement No
2653.P
Model Name
Petite Heure Minute Paillonnée
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 2653.P, 28 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Jaquet Droz pin buckle
Dimensions
43mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Jaquet Droz hang tag.

Catalogue Essay

The Jaquet Droz family belongs to a long line of Neuchätel clockmakers renowned for developing watchmaking to the highest level of technical excellence. Pierre Jaquet-Droz and his son Henri-Louis are both master horological inventors who have created extraordinary clocks and automata together and have toured the royal courts of Europe and China with their stunning creations. The first Jaquet Droz workshop was opened in 1738, and they have been perpetuating the spirit of innovation and aesthetic refinement ever since. Moreover, they were the first to establish their manufacture in Geneva in 1784.
Saluting the rich tradition and virtuosity of Jaquet Droz, the present Petite Heure Minute Paillonnée is a unique piece first offered at Only Watch 2015 and sold for CHF35,000. For the first time, Jaquet Droz combines Paillennée enamelling with a yellow gold case measuring 43mm diameter for one of its most emblematic models. The ancient art of Pailionne enameling is an extremely difficult ornamental technique. It consists of creating a raised motif using tiny pieces of gold leaf, applied one by one with great dexterity. This is further coupled with the delicate work of enamelling for obtaining both the required colors and the translucency of the enamel to reveal the sunray decoration underneath. The deep bordeaux red (referencing the Monaco flag) Grand Feu enamel dial on the present timepiece is embellished by exquisite floral motifs, and the result is breathtaking.
Powered by the calibre 2653.P with 68 hours of power reserve, the movement of the present watch is also equipped with a silicon spiral, the first time that Jaquet Droz incorporates the material in a Petite Heure Minute. The material boasts flexibility and resistance to shocks, and thus contributes to stable performance over time.
Offered in excellent overall condition, the present watch is a magnificent unique piece that boasts supreme craftsmanship and is truly a wonder to behold.

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