[WTS] JAQUET DROZ Grande Second White Gold 39mm
$6,600
| Item Name: | JAQUET DROZ Grande Second Circled 39mm White Gold Watch |
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| Price: | $6600 OBO Shipped in US |
| Payment methods?: | Zelle, Wire, Wise, Venmo, Crypto, Cashapp |
| What's Included?: | Watch, Box, Papers (Not Stamped) |
| Condition?: | Gently Worn - Never Polished |
| Where am I?: | USA |
| Where will I ship?: | Worldwide. Outside USA would chip in towards shipping. |
| Pics? | https://imgur.com/a/jaquet-droz-39mm-FXU5ykF |
| Timestamp? | https://i.imgur.com/8rgX9UK.jpeg |
| Description: | Up for sale is a Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Circled 39mm, reference J014014276. This is a full set with inner and outer boxes, booklets, and unsigned papers. The watch is number 8 in the production series—nice bonus for anyone who cares about lucky numbers. The 39mm case is a standout. Most Grande Seconde models are 43mm, but this one hits a perfect balance in terms of wrist presence and wearability. It wears clean and elegant without being oversized. |
| Inside is the Caliber 2663A, an automatic movement made by Blancpain. It features twin barrels, a silicon balance spring, and a power reserve of about 68 hours. This isn’t just pretty—it’s real watchmaking. | |
| The dial is silvered opaline with the classic Grande Seconde layout: a small off-center hours/minutes subdial at 12 and a large seconds subdial at 6, forming a figure-eight. This design is Jaquet Droz’s signature, inspired by an 18th-century pocket watch. Surrounding the dial is a black background with lovely Cotes de Geneve striping. | |
| That figure-eight layout was actually the subject of a lawsuit in 2004, when F.P. Journe claimed the overlapping subdials too closely resembled his own aesthetic. The case dragged on for years but ultimately ended in Jaquet Droz’s favor, with Journe ordered to pay their legal costs. It’s a small slice of modern watch history that underscores how significant this dial layout is. It's hard to argue when JD can trace the design's history to the 1700s. | |
| Jaquet Droz is one of the oldest watchmaking houses, founded in 1738. While they’re now part of the Swatch Group, their production remains small, and the designs remain focused on artistry and mechanical poetry. | |
| MSRP on this watch was around $18,500. At this price, there's a ton of value for a high-end, independent-style piece with real horological credibility. Enjoy! |
- Brand:Jaquet Droz
- Model:Grande Seconde
- Case Size:39 mm
- Additional Features:Full Set
- Reference Number:J014014276