Jaquet Droz Lady 8 (New with box and papers) — USD 5,391 on eBay

In a true Purists' spirit this presentation of this year's Basel novelties came to fruition by means of a globe-spanning international collaboration between Ken (KIH) and Magnus (Ornatus-Mundi): Ken: "I was fortunately invited for preview for Jaquet Droz boutique in the building and here are some sh

Lucky me, I was invited to Jaquet Droz 2015 Novelty Show, as always. There are lots of interesting pieces. I divide the report into three pieces: 1. Main - The Show and the glance of the new pieces. 2. Charming Bird and Automata Lady 8 Flower, up close and in action 3. Other Novelties, hands-on revi

Finally, Jaquet Droz Basel 2013 Novelty "Lady 8" came to Japan and they kindly invited me to take a look as long as I wanted. J*D is apparently shifting more to Lady's line and I personally think that it is a smart move, considering its specialty for the dial making. This Lady 8 line was announced l

2014 Novelty Fair is being held at Nicolas Hayek Center in Ginza and I was invited to view some of Jaquet Droz novelties. 1. Grande Seconde SE Series Grey/Silver model - 45mm Complicated case structure. Blue version - 45mm Silver version - 41mm (these new colors all have both 45 and 41mm) Details of

A timepiece imbued with the spirit of the jeweler's craft, minimalist and richly ornate by turns, the Lady 8 and its distinctive undulating silhouette have made their mark as touchstones of femininity, elegance and watchmaking refinement. In the workshops at La Chaux-de-Fonds, the desire to create t

A timepiece imbued with the spirit of the jeweler's craft, minimalist and richly ornate by turns, the Lady 8 and its distinctive undulating silhouette have made their mark as touchstones of femininity, elegance and watchmaking refinement. In the workshops at La Chaux-de-Fonds, the desire to create t