JAQUET DROZ GRANDE SECONDE OFF-CENTRED CHRONOGRAPH BLACK ONYX

JAQUET DROZ GRANDE SECONDE OFF-CENTRED CHRONOGRAPH BLACK ONYX

JAQUET DROZ GRANDE SECONDE OFF-CENTRED CHRONOGRAPH BLACK ONYX

Hard Stone, soft styling - the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centred Chronograph Black Onyx edition brings a new façade to the collection.

First presented last year, the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centred Chronograph displays its chronograph function and indications with synonymous subtlety.

Bi-compax and Tri-compax mean nothing at Jaquet Droz.  Retaining their fortuitous number “8” takes priority over such paraphernalia.  Hence, their Grande Seconde Off-Centred Chronograph models exhibit a restrained elegance not usually found on a watch capable of indicating the time while also timing an event or activity.

The piece carries a 43mm stainless steel watch case, with an asymmetrical monopusher crown.  On the dial, the glossy sliver of natural stone adds a lush backdrop which enhances the figure of eight formed by the hours and minutes dial and the 30-minute counter.  The latter combines with a barely-there pointer date indication which makes a petite leap from 31 to 1 so as not to distract the wearer or obscure the view of the elongated chronograph seconds hand, which has a generous over-hang, with an equally ample open-looped tip.  

The piece is equipped with the Jaquet Droz Calibre 26M5R developed for the collection’s debut last year.  Beating at 21,600vph, the calibre has a reserve of power of 40 hours and its immaculate finishing can be viewed through the rear sapphire crystal.  The piece is presented on a black alligator leather strap with a stainless steel folding clasp.

Fact File

  • REFERENCE: J007830270

  • MANUFACTURER: Jaquet Droz

  • CASE: Stainless steel, polished finishing

  • SIZE: ø 43.0 mm

  • THICKNESS: 14.83 mm

  • DIAL: Black onyx, 18ct gold appliques, rhodium plated hands; off-centred hours and minutes; central chronograph seconds 30-minute counter combined with pointer date indication.

  • MOVEMENT: Jaquet Droz Calibre 26M5R  in-house chronograph; column wheel and vertical clutch arrangement, silicon balance spring; 21,600vph.

  • FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, chronograph with seconds and 30-minute counter; pointer date indication.

  • POWER RESERVE: 40 hours

  • BRACELET/STRAP: Black alligator leather

  • BUCKLE: Stainless steel folding clasp

  • WATERPROOF RATING: 30m

  • PRICE: 21,600 CHF