For the second consecutive year, Jaquet Droz Singapore Boutique organizes a pop-up exhibition. Held at the Marina Bay Sands, the exhibition emphasizes the brand’s rich history, especially on its milestone of being one of the first Swiss watchmaking brands to be introduced in China.
Comprising of the Novelties 2019, the Grande Seconde Chronograph, Grande Seconde Dual Time, and Grande Seconde Skelet-One form a strong display of the brand’s innovations and dedication to aesthetics. Further taking one’s breath away is the unique piece Tropical Bird Repeater which embodies Jaquet Droz’s cherished Philosophy of the Unique. Making an appearance for the first time in Singapore, naturalist art comes alive with the trigger of the minute repeater animation. Radiating like a life-giving sun is the 180 baguette-cut diamond subdial, overseeing the seven animations that can last over 12 seconds.
In support of the pop-up exhibition, esteemed watch collectors were also hosted to an exclusive showcase of the exhibition timepieces. With bated breath as they watched the animations unfold, guests gained a renewed appreciation for Jaquet Droz as they admired the intricacies of the various timepieces.
The exhibition runs daily from 27th September to 13th October at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Casino Level B2M-215.
“Some watches tell time. Some tell a story”
A warmed up stage, a drum kit, a few guitars and a harmonica: “It’s only rock’n’roll!” Today, Jaquet Droz unveils the first out of the 23 unique timepieces to retrace the world of the Rolling Stones through motion. Beside the arm of a record player that hovers over a platinum album replica (the power reserve), a scene depicts their signature instruments in miniature paintings and gold thread. The external disc rotates up to 8 consecutive times for 30 seconds and is adorned with the albums that the collector will choose for his unique timepiece. At 9 o'clock, the iconic tongue beats rhythmically, from left to right and from top to bottom. “And I like it!”
After three years of work, Jaquet Droz and John Howe have developed an Art Watch dedicated to emotion, wonder and fantasy. Draped in gold and rare stones, their dragon has a record 9 distinct animations. Inside a 43 mm case, the piece is entirely handmade and can be customized almost without limit by the client. Thanks to a Studio in the heart of the Jaquet Droz head quarter, clients will be offered an immersive phygital experience that will allow them to witness the live creation of their timepieces. There is no series to be announced, only unique pieces.
The “Effinger” clock dated from 1783 and signed Jaquet-Droz, has been sold at CHF 256,000.-, which is more than three times the starting bid of CHF 70,000.-, during the Koller auction on March the 31st 2022.