Jaquet Droz unveils two new unique timepieces devoted to opal carrying on the art of mineral dials, a rare artisanal skill it applies to breathe life into Earth’s treasures. The master watchmaker may have a few tricks up its sleeve. Perhaps it’s a concealed signature, a finish or an adornment known only to the brand.

Jaquet Droz wishes to honor the art of painting on enamel in the 21st century and uphold the traditions of its founder: this painstaking decorative technique is applied to a few remarkable pieces in its collection. The painter does everything by hand, with the aid of a microscope; it takes at least one week to produce each one-of-a-kind piece.

Feature article: Jaquet Droz and the art of minerals All Replica Jaquet Droz watches have a distinctive style with dials that transform wristwatches into art pieces. Different techniques like enamelling, painting, sculpture and engraving are used to enrich them. Jaquet Droz also uses precious stones to decorate the dials of its creations.

The concept is based on another decorative art special to Jaquet Droz, the one used in the Grand Feu enamel dials. First, guilloché work is done on a gold dial. It is then covered in translucent colored enamel that lets the guilloché patterns shine through. Next, several layers of enamel are applied, each one individually fired in the oven.

Jaquet Droz wishes to honor the art of painting on enamel in the 21st century and uphold the traditions of its founder: this painstaking decorative technique is applied to a few remarkable pieces in its collection. The painter does everything by hand, with the aid of a microscope; it takes at least one week to produce each one-of-a-kind piece.

Jaquet Droz’s Birds of Paradise Take Watchmaking to New Artistic Heights It is as much an experience as it is a timepiece. Artnet News, November 21, 2015 The conflicting spirits of the ages of Reason and Romanticism coexist beautifully in Jacquet Droz’s Charming Bird watch.