GPHG Index
2014 Edition · Jaquet Droz

Perpetual Calendar Eclipse Ivory Enamel

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Case
Red gold
Movement
Self-winding mechanical Power reserve: 68 h, 28800 vibrations / hour Functions: Date, Day, hour, Month, Moonphase, Perpetual calendar, YearReference: J030533201Year: 2013Collection: Astrale \t 56'200
Functions
Date, Day, hour, Month, Moonphase, Perpetual calendar, Year
Size
43 mm
Thickness
13.2 mm
Water resistance
30 m
Reference
J030533201
Price
56,200 CHF

Description

\tThe Perpetual Calendar Eclipse by Jaquet Droz presents a spectacular new moon phase display in two models with a resolutely modern design. \t \tThe 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 these two complications to a new level of elegance. \t \tOn the ivory-colored 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 ivory-colored 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.\t \tThe 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.

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