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Tracing its origins back to 1738, Montres Jaquet Droz SA continues to celebrate the fusion between Haute Horlogerie and poetry. Contemporary Jaquet Droz timepieces pay homage to the techniques of hand craftsmanship and horological tradition combined with the exceptional know-how inherent in the genes of this illustrious Manufacture.

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The PuristSPro Basel 2008 Jaquet Droz report (view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-03:16 AM

So does new aesthetic innovations mean less than mechanical ones?

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on May 07, 2008-19:30 PM

Constellation?? Jokoh (registered) on May 07, 2008-22:04 PM

Wow! Joe.. mkt33 (registered) on May 09, 2008-07:29 AM

This thread touches on the deepest aspects of our common passion, Mike . . . Dr No (registered) on May 09, 2008-10:59 AM

Thanks Art, after I read your comment mkt33 (registered) on May 10, 2008-12:58 PM

After re-reading my reply, Mike, it seemed like it could be taken for . . . Dr No (registered) on May 11, 2008-12:29 PM

This was a highlight for me during Basel...

Amr KSA (registered) on May 09, 2008-11:46 AM

You and I are "lost brothers at birth" mkt33 (registered) on May 10, 2008-12:54 PM

What innovation?....

pplater (registered) on May 10, 2008-12:32 PM

Everyone is much more eloquent than I am :-) mkt33 (registered) on May 10, 2008-12:51 PM

One of the worlds most complex automaton is now on display in Madrid

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on May 05, 2008-07:09 AM

Sure looks complicated Jokoh (registered) on May 06, 2008-23:09 PM

I'll let you know :-) mkt33 (registered) on May 07, 2008-19:01 PM

You can't wear this JD

(view entire thread) Jokoh (registered) on May 04, 2008-23:52 PM

It looks like you got off on a good start Monday... mkt33 (registered) on May 05, 2008-07:04 AM

seven starfish

(view entire thread) butin (registered) on Apr 30, 2008-06:09 AM

Very nice display? How big are the starfish and what are they made of? mkt33 (registered) on Apr 30, 2008-12:54 PM

this is a brooch.

butin (registered) on Apr 30, 2008-16:34 PM

You must be a very fine craftsman. The precious metal mkt33 (registered) on May 02, 2008-04:20 AM

Article not for sale butin (registered) on May 02, 2008-09:27 AM

Anyone else notice the subtle change made to the Grande Seconde models this year?

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-07:42 AM

Location of the screws ? Mark (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-11:34 AM

The location of the screws is one change... mkt33 (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-15:28 PM

The cerclee ring is not complete any more... Heavy D (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-17:55 PM

The snowman is no longer a snowman! mkt33 (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-23:33 PM

Call me old fashion Jokoh (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-21:34 PM

We would never call you old-fashioned, Joe Mark (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-22:33 PM

I miss your Lego shots Jokoh (registered) on Apr 25, 2008-09:45 AM

Joe, you're not old... mkt33 (registered) on Apr 24, 2008-23:36 PM

Hey Mike, are we planning to meet again Jokoh (registered) on Apr 25, 2008-09:48 AM

Joe, short answer yes! mkt33 (registered) on Apr 25, 2008-18:05 PM

I'm with you, I also like the old desing better. [nt] giago (registered) on Apr 25, 2008-10:30 AM

The minute and second markers also seem different SJX (registered) on Apr 25, 2008-06:04 AM

You've got eagle eyes, SJX d.m (registered) on Apr 25, 2008-17:20 PM

Now that both Basel and SIHH are over, my favorite new piece

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 16, 2008-07:20 AM

Well, I still like those mineral dials Jokoh (registered) on Apr 16, 2008-22:29 PM

Confirmed...they are hiding something behind the tourbillon model :-) (nt) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 20, 2008-18:25 PM

My pick for the new models terenceho (registered) on Apr 17, 2008-08:25 AM

I think J*D is definately trying to make their watches mkt33 (registered) on Apr 20, 2008-18:28 PM

Hey Mike, I agree... Jon (registered) on Apr 19, 2008-06:57 AM

Hi Jon, glad to see our tastes still are similar :-) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 20, 2008-18:29 PM

my personal opinion differs ....

Marcus Hanke (registered) on Apr 26, 2008-02:59 AM

I would like your advice on that VIRTUAL ceramic watch

(view entire thread) patrickh (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-04:55 AM

Not for me Patrick mkt33 (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-18:02 PM

Mould (matrix) specific, patrickh (registered) on Apr 12, 2008-23:06 PM

a more classical project

patrickh (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-05:38 AM

Yes. I could see how a brand new mold would mkt33 (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-19:54 PM

J*D Basel 2008: Live pics!

(view entire thread) Amr KSA (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-09:02 AM

Awesome report. Thanks Amr! d.m (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-10:37 AM

Thanks Amr, I fall in love patrickh (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-12:29 PM

J*D has really expanded in terms of design... Jon (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-19:55 PM

Thanks Amr.....a lot of nice pics there Jokoh (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-22:58 PM

Many thanks AMR for the update........cheers. [nt] RW Kev (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-22:59 PM

Thnx for report Spectrolite dail Ares501 (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-23:27 PM

That's a very strong collection SJX (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-03:51 AM

Thanks for sharing the great new collection. terenceho (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-05:39 AM

amazing report!!! thank you Amr!!!

adrianNJ (registered) on Apr 10, 2008-05:53 AM

WOW hzadeh (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-15:12 PM

Wow thanks for the fabulous J*D coverage report Amr!! AnthonyTsai (registered) on Apr 11, 2008-21:09 PM

Wow - mixed feelings Mark (registered) on Apr 13, 2008-07:51 AM

The Pietersite dial is scrumptious! I'd love to see the watch . . . Dr No (registered) on Apr 17, 2008-10:13 AM

Some pictures are published since march 25 on (view entire thread) patrickh (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-22:45 PM

Hi Patrick. The pictures posted here in March were mkt33 (registered) on Apr 08, 2008-06:04 AM

take also into account, patrickh (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-07:00 AM

Any word? (view entire thread) d.m (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-11:01 AM

Silently gathering news and thoughts! mkt33 (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-11:44 AM

I think the white ceramic and the SUW should do well Jokoh (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-20:38 PM

Joe, i hope to get a SUW... adrianNJ (registered) on Apr 08, 2008-07:18 AM

I was told 14'000 CHF. Amr KSA (registered) on Apr 08, 2008-07:45 AM

thanx....not that bad then..can't wait!!!....nt adrianNJ (registered) on Apr 09, 2008-07:31 AM

I just saw all the novelties... (view entire thread) Amr KSA (registered) on Apr 02, 2008-08:45 AM

Appointment tomorrow at noon... Amr KSA (registered) on Apr 03, 2008-07:23 AM

Thanks Amr, I am looking forward to seeing your pics Geo (registered) on Apr 03, 2008-10:19 AM

You've got good tastes Amr. If you say they're good then I bet they're good! Thanks (nt) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 03, 2008-09:02 AM

I hardly wait for their new ceramic watches, patrickh (registered) on Apr 05, 2008-11:39 AM

ceramic... Amr KSA (registered) on Apr 06, 2008-08:34 AM

Very Good news. Any J D Manufacture caliber patrickh (registered) on Apr 06, 2008-11:40 AM

2009 at the earliest (nt) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 07, 2008-11:44 AM

Here is the final pre Basel teaser from J*D

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-17:02 PM

hmmm... yes, I think the Numerus Clausus should be in the centre Jokoh (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-23:58 PM

..or meteorite.. Mark (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-07:19 AM

I like the position Ares501 (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-06:14 AM

Radial Flipped Dials.... NickO (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-06:42 AM

radial flip

Mark (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-07:18 AM

I agree that it is a brave design... NickO (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-10:19 AM

I like this one! SJX (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-18:05 PM

Am I the only one who think

(view entire thread) Jester (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-09:18 AM

Just yesterday d.m (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-12:45 PM

You would need to design an adapter / spacer mkt33 (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-16:44 PM

Thanks for the kind comments... Jester (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-19:33 PM

Thanks for that beautiful shot! Is the retrograde action

mkt33 (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-16:38 PM

Not quite, the date hand jumped to 1st shortly before midnight Jester (registered) on Mar 31, 2008-19:36 PM

There were trays and trays of straps in the Geneva bourique Jokoh (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-00:03 AM

black steel (view entire thread) joshunchan (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-08:44 AM

Is it the ceramic grande second? Its gorgeous.. my AD is bugging me to buy one.. willy (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-08:49 AM

more info...... joshunchan (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-08:50 AM

Hi Jo-Shun. You probably did see the Grande Seconde mkt33 (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-17:52 PM

It was the Ceramic...

Amr KSA (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-12:58 PM

You all asked for it, J*D granted your wish. Here is an exclusive sneak preview

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-10:51 AM

I want to see the case aaronm (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-10:57 AM

Stay tuned ! I've been told it doesn't look like the Connie :-)

mkt33 (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-18:31 PM

The figure 8 looks really stylish Jokoh (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-21:00 PM

Here is it Joe! The complete picture fresh

mkt33 (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-04:29 AM

Very interesting, thanks Mike SJX (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-07:08 AM

one horse pony Mark (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-10:25 AM

A new brand needs more than one product SJX (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-18:56 PM

Look at what J*D has to offer besides the Grande Seconde

mkt33 (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-08:10 AM

Would have to agree with Mike Mark (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-03:56 AM

I bet you are looking are the bezel mkt33 (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-18:11 PM

Sadly I love the Marine but can't get one Jokoh (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-20:23 PM

Any word on d.m (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-13:27 PM

Keeping it large at 45mm in diameter. If you read the last paragraph in the press release mkt33 (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-18:14 PM

Thanks Mike d.m (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-20:39 PM

Simple yet appealing Jokoh (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-20:16 PM

Yes...I've got another interesting picture up my sleeve :-) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-07:29 AM

how can i get one? hzadeh (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-02:57 AM

Hi Hesam...you've got to place an order with a J*D authorized dealer mkt33 (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-07:28 AM

Sounds good :-) hzadeh (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-13:23 PM

oooh!!!!!!!!...i'm out playing the lottery!!! adrianNJ (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-05:49 AM

Hi Adrian! I thought you might since you gravitate towards sports watches! :-) (nt) mkt33 (registered) on Apr 01, 2008-18:11 PM

Intriguing d.m (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-21:51 PM

I'm with Dom Carol (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-11:27 AM

Reminds me of Harry Winston [nt] SteveH (registered) on Mar 29, 2008-15:27 PM

I actually think that this is a great design. It is in keeping with the 219 (registered) on Mar 30, 2008-08:09 AM

Basel teaser # 3 --- This will be an interesting model

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 26, 2008-10:57 AM

Maybe a chinese zodiac later Jokoh (registered) on Mar 26, 2008-21:01 PM

That's a very interesting idea. Manuel will probably add it to his bag of tricks :-) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-04:47 AM

Hmm, don't you think there's too much space Jester (registered) on Mar 27, 2008-00:39 AM

Its perfect to show off the beauty of a stone dial for anyone

mkt33 (registered) on Mar 28, 2008-04:45 AM

Jaquet Droz Basel teaser # 2 (view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 23, 2008-17:25 PM

Picture PLEASE...awwww man!! Jokoh (registered) on Mar 23, 2008-22:14 PM

does this watch have any relation to Jaquet Droz?

(view entire thread) gmhutton (registered) on Mar 23, 2008-04:19 AM

Hi Graham, nice vintage diver. The watch only has the name mkt33 (registered) on Mar 23, 2008-14:27 PM

Mike, thanks for that... gmhutton (registered) on Mar 23, 2008-15:07 PM

Are the Jaquet Droz in SS supposed to come with a WG buckle?

(view entire thread) willy (registered) on Mar 22, 2008-03:58 AM

I think the strap was swapped with a WG model mbogo (registered) on Mar 22, 2008-12:12 PM

Nope, that is correct. A white gold tang buckle is standard mkt33 (registered) on Mar 22, 2008-16:43 PM

Thanks for clearing it up Mike! Watch is great! :) willy (registered) on Mar 22, 2008-18:32 PM

A wonder holiday Jaquet Droz hunt

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 21, 2008-18:15 PM

Thanks Mike Bill (registered) on Mar 25, 2008-22:26 PM

Jaquet Droz invites PuristS to visit them at Basel 2008

(view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-17:18 PM

How about a big J*D Pre Basel 2008 teaser... (view entire thread) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 18, 2008-18:29 PM

UHHH where are the pictures Bill (registered) on Mar 18, 2008-19:45 PM

Can't you just imagine it in your mind with the press release? :-) mkt33 (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-07:48 AM

Wow...thats a mouthful...English pls OR Jokoh (registered) on Mar 18, 2008-23:34 PM

A picture would speak a thousand words in any language mkt33 (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-07:43 AM

Is it really... pplater (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-04:19 AM

With your definition I would have to be a pro athelete

mkt33 (registered) on Mar 19, 2008-07:39 AM

And it is still a fun watch... Jon (registered) on Mar 20, 2008-15:11 PM

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