Jaquet Droz – GRANDE SECONDE Tourbillon Skelet – Skull Pink Pointillism - Unique Piece

 

Jaquet Droz – GRANDE SECONDE Tourbillon Skelet – Skull Pink Pointillism Black Ceramic 42mm - Unique Piece 2024 

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TOURBILLON SKELET CERAMIC - SKULL PINK POINTILLISM:
DEATH NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD...

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Rarely has a Tourbillon Skull gone to such lengths. Chic yet punk, perfectly controlled yet completely untamed... A skilful combination of extremes, executed by the master Artisans at Jaquet Droz. A unique piece crafted by hand in a bold pink set in an intense black ceramic case, it offers a vision of time suspended between life and death; a carpe diem encapsulated in a watch as audacious as it is elusive.

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There will only ever be one piece, as it was born from the imagination of a single collector. Jaquet Droz brought this vision to life. The Tourbillon Skull Pink Pointillism is a meeting of minds. On the one side, a lover of fine watchmaking who has pushed the boundaries of tradition to create their own. 

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On the other, a master watchmaker with expertise in this tradition dating back over 250 years, today offering a vision of Disruptive Legacy that straddles the centuries and the arts to produce unique pieces of great beauty.

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At the heart of the piece lies the Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skull movement, an original creation that is a skeletonised, atomised version of the famous figure-of-eight design. At the top is the tourbillon, mirroring the off-centred hours and minutes at 6 o'clock. 

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Over the suspended skeleton architecture, a hand-sculpted and hand-painted 18-karat gold skull offers an unnerving interpretation of tempus fugit. The piece conveys the passage of time with the skull, the classic element of still life, combining it with the brightest and happiest of colours, a bold, striking pink.

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What truly makes it stand out is a technique dear to the Jaquet Droz Artisans: pointillism. Almost all of the skull is covered with dots of paint – more than 3000 in total – individually applied by hand with brushes, some of which have only a single bristle. 

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The shades of pink enhance the geometry of the calibre, a modern, structured design which highlights both the material and the movement, and the spaces between. With perfect harmony, this composition is set inside a ceramic case of an uncompromising and intense black, which reinforces the contrast with the pink of the skull and the textured rubber strap that accompanies it.  

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Studio 8 at Jaquet Droz was instrumental in allowing the collector and artisans to share a vision. This hub of cutting-edge technology in La Chaux-de-Fonds allows remote customers to be virtually present at each stage of the creation of their timepiece.

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From the brief to the 3D model, and for the validation of all the technical and aesthetic choices, Studio 8, with its integrated 4K cameras allowing digital immersion into the heart of the watch, allows the wildest of dreams to become reality. 

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The Skull Pink Pointillism is no exception.  The spirit gave rise to the method, the material dictated how it was used. Within the equally masculine and feminine 42-mm case beats the Jaquet Droz flying tourbillon self-winding movement with a power reserve of eight days.

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The screws and finishes are all custom-made, including the unique engraving on the oscillating weight. Once again, Jaquet Droz has been able to capture the imagination and personal preferences of a collector to manufacture an exceptional and unique custom piece which truly reflects them.

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  “Some watches tell time, some tell a story.”

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  GRANDE SECONDE

Model: Tourbillon Skelet – Skull Pink Pointillism Black Ceramic – Edition

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Ref.  J0135250151     

.Unique piece 1/1

Movement     
Caliber Jaquet Droz  2625SQ, self-winding skeleton tourbillon movement, 
black treatment, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, titanium tourbillon frame, single barrel, 18-karat white gold oscillating weight with black treatment.
Customized engraving on the oscillating weight.
Indications     
Off-centered hours and minutes at 6 o'clock.
Tourbillon frame and off-centered seconds at 12 o’clock.
Jewelling     30 jewels
Power reserve     8 days
Frequency     21,600 v.p.h.
Case     
Black ceramic case. 
Diameter 42.30 mm.
Height 12.41 mm.
Water resistance     To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dial     
Hand-engraved and hand-painted 18-karat gold dial.  
Dial fixing screws in 18-karat white gold.
Hands     Hours and minutes in white gold, seconds in 18-karat red gold with black treatment
Strap     
Rubber strap
Buckle     Ceramic folding clasp with black treatment

🔰  Limited Edition  to Unique only 1 pieces

🔴 Price: CHF 181'000 (incl. taxes)💰

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U-BOAT – CLASSICO Chrono TUNGSTENO CAS

 

U-BOAT – CLASSICO Chrono 45MM TUNGSTENO CAS Collection 2024

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A CLASSICO IS FOREVER!
U-BOAT PRESENTS THE NEW CLASSICO CHRONO TUNGSTENO

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A timeless icon of the watchmaking brand from Lucca, the Classico Chrono, is now refreshed in three new versions while respecting the stylistic elements that have made it a symbol of timeless design elegance by Italo Fontana.

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Iconic design with clean lines, Classico Chrono 45mm, is presented in 2024 in three dial color variations, each expressing a unique style and distinctive personality without compromising the recognizable elegance that has always characterized it.

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Three models (ref 9568, 9567, 9581) with a 45mm 316L steel case under the anti-reflective sapphire glass, surrounded by a polished tungsten bezel — one of the world's hardest metals — stand out for the unique three-level dial design in beige, green, and black colors.

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Next to the date window, four counters for the chronograph function—seconds, minutes, and 24 hours, two of which are practically overlapping at 6 and 7 o'clock—play with contrasting colors in some models, complemented by others in the same hue as the dial.

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In detail, the first model (ref 9568), CLASSICO 45 TUNGSTENO CAS2, chosen by Hollywood actor and singer Jeremy Renner as the "co-star" in the music video for his first single "Wait" from his new album Love and Titanium, released on January 1, 2024; features a beige metal dial with indices and numbers treated with black superluminova, in contrast with three round counters in black.

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On the contrary, the model (ref 9567), CLASSICO 45 TUNGSTENO CAS1, stands out with a black dial with indices and numbers treated with beige superluminova and contrasting round counters in beige, with spheres in painted metal also treated with beige superluminova.

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Finally, the model (ref 9581), CLASSICO 45 TUNGSTENO CAS GREEN, features an attractive green dial and counters in harmony with the same shade, where indices, numbers, and spheres are treated with beige superluminova.

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On the left side of the case, as a "copyright" of all U-BOAT watches, the crown with the characteristic oversized crown guard, secured to the case through a protective hook, is accompanied by a discreet patented button for easy crown extraction (at 8:30) and framed by the chronograph activation and reset buttons, positioned at 10 and 8 o'clock, respectively.

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The back of the case, sealed precisely with 7 screws, ensures water resistance up to 100 meters and offers a fascinating view of the Swiss Sellita SW500 movement and the custom rotor through a sapphire glass window skillfully laser-cut in a U shape.

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Completing the range of new chronographs is a laser-engraved strap with a buckle in naturally aged leather through traditional craftsmanship processes, available in cognac, dark brown, and black colors. 

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With the three new 45mm Classico Chrono models, U-BOAT reaffirms the role of the Classico model as a protagonist among class chronograph watches and as an icon of timeless elegance.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: CLASSICO

Model: CLASSICO 45MM Chrono TUNGSTENO CAS

A Classic tungsten chronograph is much more than a simple accessory; it is a work of art that blends the strength of metal with the elegance of design. Every detail tells a story of precision and resilience, imprinting a unique character on the one who wears it.

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• Ref: 9567 45 TUNGSTENO CAS1 - Black  🔴Price  USD 5.000 $ / € 4.750 💰

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• Ref: 9581 45 TUNGSTENO CAS2 - Beige  🔴Price  USD 5.000 $ / € 4.750 💰

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MOVEMENT
Mechanical automatic chronograph movement with technical modifications to U-BOAT specifications.
Frequency 28,800 vibrations/ hour, 4 Hz.
Power reserve 62 hours. 25 jewels.
Skeletonized rotor. SW 500 Sellita.
FUNCTIONS
hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph function, date, 24-hour indicator, crown cover.
CASE
AISI 316L steel. 
Polished tungsten bezel. 
45 mm diameter.
Crown extraction lever at 8:30.
CASE BACK: Steel. Closed with 7 screws. 
U-shaped opening with sapphire crystal movement view.
DIAL

• Three-level black metal. Indexes and numerals treated with beige superluminova. 
• Metal hands painted with beige superluminova treatment. 24-hour hand in red.

• Three-level beige metal. Indexes and numbers treated with black superluminova.
• Painted metal hands with black superluminova treatment. Red 24-hour hand.

CRYSTAL: sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
WATER RESISTANCE: 100 mt, 10 ATM.
STRAP
Lasered leather aged with natural process, dark brown color. Handcrafted in Tuscany by skilled artisans, with a careful selection of leather and materials, and entirely made in Italy. 
Waxed cotton stitching. Width: 20/20 mm.

• Strap: ref. 9573/Z. Steel tongue buckle.

• Strap: ref. 9691/Z. Steel tongue buckle. Buckle: ref. 4879

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 Model: CLASSICO 45MM Chrono TUNGSTENO CAS GREEN

A Classic Classic tungsten case, solid and majestic, reflects the intrinsic strength of tungsten, a metal that gracefully challenges time and adversities with elegance and style. Its bezel, scratch-resistant, preserves its beauty intact, becoming a symbol of endurance and perseverance.

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• Ref: 9581 45 TUNGSTENO CAS - Green 🔴Price  USD 5.000 $ / € 4.750 💰

MOVEMENT
Mechanical automatic chronograph movement with technical modifications to U-BOAT specifications.
Frequency 28,800 vibrations/ hour, 4 Hz.
Power reserve 62 hours. 25 jewels.
Skeletonized rotor. SW 500 Sellita.
FUNCTIONS
hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph function, date, 24-hour indicator, crown cover.
CASE
AISI 316L steel. 
Polished tungsten bezel. 
45 mm diameter.
Crown extraction lever at 8:30.
CASE BACK: Steel. Closed with 7 screws. 
U-shaped opening with sapphire crystal movement view.
DIAL
Three-level green metal. Indexes and numbers treated with beige superluminova.
Metal hands painted with beige superluminova treatment. Red 24-hour hand. 
CRYSTAL: sapphire with anti-reflective treatment.
WATER RESISTANCE: 100 mt, 10 ATM.
STRAP
Lasered leather aged with natural process, dark brown color. 
Handcrafted in Tuscany by skilled artisans, with a careful selection of leather and materials, and entirely made in Italy. 
Waxed cotton stitching. Width: 20/20 mm.
Strap: ref. 9690/Z.
Steel tongue buckle. Buckle: ref. 4879.

🔴Price  USD 5.000 $ / € 4.750 💰

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