Jaquet Droz Unveils Transparent Grande Seconde Skelet-One
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To mark its 280th anniversary, Jaquet Droz unveiled the Grande Seconde Skelet-One which is a striking timepiece that marries a sapphire dial with a skeleton movement.In the build up to Baselworld 2018, Jaquet Droz announced several new timepieces that would bJaquet Droz Unveils Transparent Grande Seconde Skelet-One
To mark its 280th anniversary, Jaquet Droz unveiled the Grande Seconde Skelet-One which is a striking timepiece that marries a sapphire dial with a skeleton movement.In the build up to Baselworld 2018, Jaquet Droz announced several new timepieces that would be arriving in the year, and included in the lineup was the striking Grande Seconde Skelet-One. The new watch forms part of a range of Grande Seconde timepieces. These are modeled after the pocket watch created by its founder Pierre Jaquet-Droz, and are available in various colors and even in an off-centered version.The latest Grande Seconde Skelet-One is unique in that it has a huge sapphire dial at the six o’clock position that has hands that run over 60 seconds. Importantly, the timepiece retains the unique positioning of the hours and minutes at 12 o’clock. The wearer gets an unrestricted view of the hours and minutes and the bridges are tastefully shown at the back. A Caliber 2663 SQ is used in the watch that also has a double barrel of silicon, and the entire assembled piece is held in position with the aid of five screws. Additionally, components such as the weight that oscillates are made from gold and its open-worked design provides a free look at the movement.As for the size of the Grande Seconde Skelet-One, it comes with a case that measures 41mm in diameter and its models are made from materials such as white gold, ceramic and an attractive hue of rose gold.Click on the slideshow to check the timepiece.http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more