DESCRIPTION

Manufacturer	Jaquet Droz
Model Name	Grande Seconde SW
Model Number	J029030409
Movement	Automatic
Case	Stainless Steel 45mm
Dial	Black
Strap Band	Black Rubber Strap with Deployment Buckle.
Serial No	xxx
Approx. Retail/ Replacement Price	$14,500.00
Additional Information	Pre-owned, LNIB, 100% excellent condition with Box and Papers.

For information call Mauricio at 310.433-9293 Jaquet Droz is a Swiss watch brand that dates back to 1738, when Pierre Jaquet Droz was on his way to establishing himself as an unquestionable watchmaker and craftsman. He earned great respect after his travel to Spain in 1758, when the King bought his entire stock. Prior to that he had only one workshop in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, but this allowed him to open a second workshop in London, where he started his masterpieces. He later opened a third workshop in Geneva. Highly recognized, Pierre Jaquet Droz, was touring around the world and being universally applauded for his works of art, both horologically and aesthetically. He was known as the finest craftsman of his days and went on to teaching his techniques to many exceptional watchmakers and craftsmen. The featured watch describe is a Swiss made Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde SW J029030409 in polished round Stainless Steel case measuring 45mm diameter. Fix bezel. Automatic movement, power reserve to 68h. Displays a Black main dial with rubber treatment, Recessed time & grand seconds sub-dials, Time sub-dial with white painted Roman Numerals except for the numbers 5, 6 & 7 which are a orange colored luminous Arabic numerals Brushed & polished rhodium plated flange around the sub-dials with minute & seconds track indicators. Brushed plates applied to the dial with polished rivets, providing nice contrast & balance to the dial. Polished steel hands with orange colored luminous tips.... Grande (over-sized) seconds sub-dial - with white printed Arabic Numeral 10 seconds incremental markings & seconds track on the steel rim. Screw-Down Crown, Scratch Resistant Sapphire, exhibition caseback. Rubber Strap with signed Jaquet Droz Push Button Folding Clasp. Water resistant to 50m/150ft. Display signed "Jaquet Droz", Caseback inscription & numbered, Movement signed.... Functions: Hour, minutes, seconds, Complications: Two Hand, Small Seconds, Automatic self-wing movement JD Caliber 2663A-S (2633a.4), 30 Jewels, beats at 28,800 vph , Sapphire crystal, transparent caseback, Rubber Strap with Push Button Folding Clasp. Water resistant to 50m/150ft... Personal Note--"Pre-owned, LNIB, 99% excellent condition. Comes complete with Box set and Papers.... What a gorgeous watch! Absolutely Sophisticated, elegant and full of class. It is everything good that could be said about a watch, really! A stand out piece in it's design and functionality, Jaquet Droz produces top quality timepieces that stand head and shoulders above most watches in the world today... Jaquet Droz stands for Swiss excellence with every design. This is the sport version of the iconic Grande Seconde watch by. The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde SW J029030409 Chronograph Automatic is a mint condition automatic timepiece with all of the trimmings you expect from this historic brand. The Grande Seconde SW case is a complexity of design elements that do end up working well together in relative harmony. The dial is very deliberate in its design. It mixes the simplicity of the Grande Seconde with the more architectural look of the SW case. The small seconds and two hand functionality are the final touches to this incredible accessory. Jaquet Droz put a lot of attention into comfort and use. On the wrist you get an experiment in design, that doesn't fail to be comfortable or attractive.. Inside the Grande Seconde SW watch is what Jaquet Droz calls their caliber 2663A-S automatic movement.  It has an attractive level of decoration fitting a watch at this price point. Strong and reliable. The SW is masculine, but extremely European in its graceful composure. Unique and comfortable, the Grande Second SW watch is a great watch. A watch that is quirky and original. Those who want a well-made sport-themed timepiece that isn't designed for the masses will certainly check it out here.  It is artistic, while suggesting a sport theme. I love it"........           Jaquet Droz Rubber Strap with signed Jaquet Droz Push Button Folding Clasp.   Jaquet Droz .... Exhibition case back reveals the excellent JD Caliber 2663A-S (2633a.4), beats at 28,800 vph, contains 30 Jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 68 hours with complex function. This exceptional mechanical movement combines functionality and precision timekeeping...     Jaquet Droz   Comes complete with Box set and Papers....   Please read carefully:
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