Jaquet Droz – ATELIERS D'ART Imperial DRAGON Automaton – Cuprite Red Gold 43 Unique Piece 2024 Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
JAQUET DROZ PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHINESE CULTURE'S MOST SACRED CREATURE
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A masterpiece of art and engineering, this unique animated piece brings to life the mythical creature at the heart of Chinese culture. Meticulous attention paid to its minute details makes for a truly stunning representation. This unique piece combines the talents of John Howe and the master sculptors, painters and engravers at Jaquet Droz to create a Dragon animated by nine different movements. Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO 
The
Dragon is an animal with historic links to
Jaquet Droz. The Atelier's founder was one of the earliest official suppliers to the
Imperial Court of China,
280 years ago. Today,
Jaquet Droz still regularly explores the symbolism of the
Dragon in collaboration with
John Howe, conceptual designer for the
"Lord of the Rings" trilogy and one of its most consummate connoisseurs.
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The
Imperial Dragon Automaton Red Gold – Cuprite embodies this narrative continuity, and continues to enrich it with the deeply disruptive approach of the new
Jaquet Droz. It is a modern piece, powerful and unique. It captures the past with both deference and creativity. Respectful yet audacious.
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Its dial is made from cuprite, a stone symbolising strength, energy and vitality, with its bright red colour representing the
Dragon's characteristic fire. However, not many people are aware that the
Dragon is also associated with rain, which is why the
Jaquet Droz Artisans have surrounded its head and tail with clouds painted in shades of gold and ochre.
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This dragon features all of the distinguishing traits from
Chinese culture: two moustache tendrils pointing upwards, a full beard, gently rounded teeth – the
Dragon was not necessarily menacing, often representing a benevolent force.
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Each scale on its body is hand-shaped and hand-patinated. Its toes and claws are disturbingly life-like, which is only accentuated by the movements they make.
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At 6 o’clock, the animal grasps a ball of red jasper, chosen for its properties of attracting success and abundance, and protecting and promoting openness to the world. On it, the
Jaquet Droz Artisans have trapped fragments of gold dust beneath a layer of transparent varnish.
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To showcase the animation, discreet openings cut into the dial above the ball and at three o'clock allow a part of the magic – created by
19 moving parts in total – bringing the nine different animations on the piece to life to be glimpsed.
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These include the undulating of the sacred animal's spine, the opening and closing of its jaw and eye, the movement of its tongue, the raising and lowering of its crest, and its claws grasping the jasper, which also rotates constantly.
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The sequence of the animation changes each time it is activated, to retain the magic and mystery for its one and only future collector.
“Some watches tell time, some tell a story.”
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Collection ATELIERS D'ART
Model: Imperial DRAGON Automaton Red Gold – Cuprite Edition
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Reference:
J0327330081 - Unique piece
Case Material: 18-carat red gold case
Diameter: 43 mm
Thickness: 16.96 mm
Customization/identified as a unique piece by a hand-engraving on the case-back
Water-resistant to 30 meters (
3 bar)
Dial and hands Openworked dial and subdial in red cuprite, hand-painted
Parts of the dragon in
18-karat yellow gold, hand-engraved and hand-painted
Hand-painted steel eye and tongue
Red jasper ball, hand-decorated with gold powder
Hands: 18-carat red gold
Movement
Jaquet Droz 6150 Self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, flat bridges
18-karat red gold oscillating weight with
JH signature and black treatment.
Automaton with animation of different parts of the dragon, push-button automaton triggering mechanism.
Number of jewels: 78 rubies for the automaton movement +
29 rubies for the hour and minute movement.
Frequency: 21'600 vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve of 38 hoursFunctions/Indications Off-centered hours and minutes
Strap and buckle Burgundy rubber
18-karat red gold folding clasp
🔰 Limited Edition to Unique only 1 pieces
🔴 Price: CHF 363'000 (incl. taxes)💰 =====================-----
Press Release - 2024
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