Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde 39mm Rose Gold Black Enamel

Musigny82 · 2017-10-10T04:41:18Z

Explore Musigny82's Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde 39mm in rose gold with a black enamel dial. Discover its unique charm, vintage feel, and community insights.

Musigny82

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Musigny82 shares his acquisition of the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde 39mm with a black enamel dial and rose gold case, a piece he finds more captivating than his previous 43mm stainless steel version. His post highlights the watch's unique aesthetic, from its 'imperfect' dial texture to the vintage-inspired sapphire crystal and elegant lugs. Musigny82's personal experience underscores the watch's romantic appeal and versatility for various occasions.

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It is not a stranger to me as I used to own the 43mm version in Stainless steel.

Yet this one is at another level. The black enamel dial is, Black! Combining with the Rose Gold case and hands, it is powerful. The imperfect texture of the dial gives the watch a lot of charm, especially under in room lightning (from my half day wearing experience, one cannot see the texture under direct sunlight).

I especially like how the sapphire crystal stands tall on the dial side, creating a plexiglass-like, almost vintage feel profile (a feature which I did not notice as the 43mm SS owner). Oh and the lugs are quite unique, slim and elegant.

The movement, well, not really a point of interest but nevertheless it is nicely decorated.

This is a very romantic looking watch with a lot of personality. And with the black (so black) dial it matches well with casual wear as well in my opinion.

Simple watch maybe, but a powerful one.

Key Points from the Discussion

The 39mm Grande Seconde model, particularly with a black enamel dial, is a notable and often-discussed piece within the community, appreciated for its unique design and poetic dimension.
The combination of a black enamel dial and a rose gold case is considered a 'deadly combination' by collectors, enhancing the watch's visual impact and charm.
The sapphire crystal's tall, plexiglass-like profile on the 39mm model contributes to a vintage feel, a detail not as prominent on the larger 43mm versions.
While Jaquet Droz watches are known for their opulence, even the 39mm models sparsely utilize the dial estate, maintaining a distinctive aesthetic.
Some collectors who previously owned larger 43mm versions, even with mineral dials, found them too big and heavy, making the 39mm size a welcome alternative.

The Discussion

sham1

Oct 10, 2017

Well done on your latest acquisition!

You have intelligently decided to ignore my advice and I sincerely wish you many hours of pleasure with this watch

Musigny82

Oct 10, 2017

Thanks for your kind words! Believe me...

I didn't ignore your advises. After seeing your message I actually went to try on the watch for 2 more times (as well as compare how the other watches wear on my wrist) before I confirm that I feel totally comfortable with the fit! Thank you again.

sham1

Oct 10, 2017

In that case

the watch was meant for you. Well done!!

Luis6

Oct 10, 2017

Congratulations! This JD is as tasty as all the wines on that book ^^ [nt]

Musigny82

Oct 10, 2017

Thanks. The watch is more tasty than the wines for now. [nt]

Alkiro1

Oct 10, 2017

I’m really happy for you my friend to see that you pulled the trigger for this nice JD. And with its 39mm, it’s much more designed for your wrist than the 43mm you owned previously

JD offers really nice timepieces with a true poetic dimension in my opinion. The combo black enamel dial and pink gold works very well. Congratulations. Enjoy and wear it in the best of your health. Best wishes Alkiro