Ever the explorer, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Dual Time presents a stylish and contemporary new look that ushers the centuries-strong aesthetic of the Grande Seconde toward new horizons.
Any travel watch must display dual times zones (local and home time) and the date. Jaquet Droz met this technical prerequisite with panache, in keeping with the immutable aesthetic codes of the Grande Seconde, and so its Dual Time has stood the test of time in accompanying globetrotters on their adventures.
Travel has a historical significance for Jaquet Droz. Some three centuries ago, Pierre Jaquet-Droz, his son Henri-Louis, and Jean-Frédéric Leschot, crossed seas and continents to share their mechanical marvels with the world. From Switzerland to Spain, and from France to China via England, the Jaquet-Droz family from 1758 onward were pioneers of the international clockmaking trade.
The evolution of a piece as iconic as the Grande Seconde Dual Time therefore has a particular significance for the heritage of the brand. In this latest version, the aesthetic has been thoroughly revised. Starting with the same self-winding mechanical caliber (with silicon balance spring and pallet lugs) Jaquet Droz finds a new home for its travel complication, nestled in the bottom half of the Grande Seconde’s signature figure 8 dial. At its heart the continents are seen flat from the North Pole in an azimuthal projection. The powdery finish chosen by the brand brings the modern-day mappemonde to life with the realism and volume of the Earth’s texture. The continents are depicted on a mirror polished backdrop in a choice of black or anthracite.
In another standout new feature of this new Dual Time collection, the 24-hour home time display is split into two distinct 12-hour segments: white for daytime and black for night, making the reading of the home time more immediate and intuitive. The local time, on the top half of the Grande Seconde dial, is regulated by jumping an hour, which makes it quicker to set the time on arrival at the destination. The date adjusts automatically to this change, and is indicated by a red-tipped hand that sweeps around a circular satin-finish applied ring.
Jaquet Droz today unveils four versions of the Grande Seconde Dual Time that display this new aesthetic. Two steel case versions (onyx or silvery opaline dial) present a contemporary minimalist look that can be worn by travelers for any occasion, while two red gold versions (ivory or black Grand Feu enamel dial) retain the classic Jaquet Droz heritage –a new venture to add to the family saga that dates back more than 280 years.
“Some watches tell time. Some tell a story.”
GRANDE SECONDE COLLECTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GRANDE SECONDE DUAL TIME SILVER
REFERENCE
J016030241
DESCRIPTION
Silver opaline dial.
Stainless steel case.
Local hours and minutes indicators at 12 o’clock.
Reference time disc and pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock. Reference time disc with anthracite treatment and silver coloured world map.
Self-winding mechanical movement.
Power reserve of 65 hours.
Diameter 43mm
MOVEMENT
Jaquet Droz 2663H24, self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel, flat bridges, heavy metal oscillating weight
INDICATIONS
Off-centred local hours and minutes at 12 o’clock
Off-centred pointer-type seconds display at 6 o’clock
Off-centred pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock
Reference time on a 24-hour disc off-centred at 6 o’clock
JEWELING
42 jewels
POWER RESERVE
65 hours
FREQUENCY
28,800 v.p.h
CASE
Stainless steel case
Diameter Ø 43 mm
Height 13.13 mm
Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
WATER RESISTANCE
To 3 bar (30 meters)
DIAL
Silver opaline dial
Reference time disc with anthracite treatment and silver coloured world map
HANDS
Hours, minutes, seconds and date in blued steel
Date with lacquered red tip
STRAP
Rolled-edge hand-made blue alligator
BUCKLE
Stainless steel folding clasp
GRANDE SECONDE DUAL TIME ONYX
REFERENCE
J016030271
DESCRIPTION
Black onyx dial, 18-karat white gold applied ring.
Stainless steel case.
Local hours and minutes indicators at 12 o’clock.
Reference time disc and pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock.
Reference time disc with black treatment and silver coloured world map.
Self-winding mechanical movement.
Power reserve of 65 hours.
Diameter 43 mm.
MOVEMENT
Jaquet Droz 2663H24, self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel, flat bridges, heavy metal oscillating weight
INDICATIONS
Off-centred local hours and minutes at 12 o’clock
Second, off-centred pointer-type display at 6 o’clock
Off-centred pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock
Reference time on a 24-hour disc off-centred at 6 o’clock
JEWELING
42 jewels
POWER RESERVE
65 hours
FREQUENCY
28,800 v.p.h.
CASE
Stainless steel case
Diameter 43 mm
Height 13.13 mm
Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
WATER RESISTANCE
To 3 bar (30 meters)
DIAL
Black onyx dial, 18-karat white gold applied ring
Reference time disc with black treatment and silver coloured world map
HANDS
Hours, minutes, seconds and date with rhodium treatment
Date with lacquered red tip
STRAP
Rolled-edge hand-made black alligator
CLASP
Stainless steel folding clasp
GRANDE SECONDE DUAL TIME IVORY ENAMEL
REFERENCE
J016033201
DESCRIPTION
Ivory Grand Feu enamel dial with 18-karat red gold applied ring.
18-karat red gold case.
Local hours and minutes indicators at 12 o’clock.
Reference time disc and pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock.
Reference time disc with anthracite treatment and red gold coloured world map.
Self-winding mechanical movement.
Power reserve of 65 hours.
Diameter 43 mm.
MOVEMENT
Jaquet Droz 2663H24, self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel, flat bridges, 18-karat red gold oscillating weight
INDICATIONS
Off-centred local hours and minutes at 12 o’clock
Second, off-centred pointer-type display at 6 o’clock
Off-centred pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock
Reference time on a 24-hour disc off-centred at 6 o’clock
JEWELING
42 jewels
POWER RESERVE
65 hours
FREQUENCY
28,800 v.p.h.
CASE
18-karat red gold case
Diameter 43 mm
Height 13.13 mm
Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
WATER RESISTANCE
To 3 bar (30 meters)
DIAL
Ivory Grand Feu enamel dial with 18-karat red gold applied ring
Reference time disc with anthracite treatment and red gold coloured world map
HANDS
Hours, minutes, seconds and date in 18-karat red gold
Date with lacquered red tip
STRAP
Rolled-edge hand-made slate-grey alligator
CLASP
18-karat red gold ardillon buckle
GRANDE SECONDE DUAL TIME BLACK ENAMEL
REFERENCE
J016033202
DESCRIPTION
Black Grand Feu enamel dial with 18-karat red gold
applied ring.
18-karat red gold case.
Local hours and minutes indicators at 12 o’clock.
Reference time disc and pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock.
Reference time disc with black treatment and red gold coloured world map.
Self-winding mechanical movement.
Power reserve of 65 hours.
Diameter 43 mm.
MOVEMENT
Jaquet Droz 2663H24, self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel, flat bridges, 18-karat red gold oscillating weight
INDICATIONS
Off-centred local hours and minutes at 12 o’clock
Second, off-centred pointer-type display at 6 o’clock
Off-centred pointer-type date display at 6 o’clock
Reference time on a 24-hour disc off-centred at 6 o’clock
JEWELING
42 jewels
POWER RESERVE
65 hours
FREQUENCY
28,800 v.p.h.
CASE
18-karat red gold case
Diameter 43 mm
Height 13.13 mm
Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
WATER RESISTANCE
To 3 bar (30 meters)
DIAL
Black Grand Feu enamel dial with 18-karat red gold
applied ring
Reference time disc with black treatment and red gold coloured world map
HANDS
Hours, minutes, seconds and date in 18-karat red gold
Date with lacquered red tip
STRAP
Rolled-edge hand-made black alligator
CLASP
18-karat red gold ardillon buckle
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