Jaquet Droz Presents Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch with Automata
The Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch is a one of a kind million dollar marvel created to mark the Jaquet Droz 280th anniversary.
To celebrate its 280th anniversary, Swiss watchmakerĀ Jaquet Droz combined all ofĀ its artisanal and mechanical prowess to introduce theĀ Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch –Ā a one-of-a-kindĀ masterpieceĀ accented with five animations on the dial and the entire spectrum of Jaquet Droz craftsmanship, three years in the making.
Jaquet Droz Presents Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch with Automata: A Million Dollar Marvel
More objet dāart than a watch, theĀ Parrot Repeater is 56mmĀ of 18k red gold boasting an exquisite decorative technique and adorned with 10 carats of gemstones including yellow diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires in three colours. The hinged lid on the front of the case features a skeletal outline of vines and hibiscus which opens to revealĀ an animated naturalist scene in which Jaquet Drozās beloved motif of birds takes centre stage – All of which engraved and painted by hand, set upon 18k gold, with a mother of pearl sub-dial for the time.
The case back of the pocket watch depicts a majestic macaw portrait meticulously engraved and finished in anĀ enamel of various techniques, including miniature painting,Ā grand feu and paillonne. Opening the back reveals the hand-wound cal. RMA88 that is fitted with cathedral gongs, twice the length of ordinary gongs for extra resonance.Ā Both cases can be opened individuallyĀ by a dual case-spring mechanism inside the pendant, making this unique pocket watch a double-sided mechanic marvel.Ā Priced at a hefty SG$1.67 million, the dual cover feature offers watch lovers the perks of having 2Ā choicesĀ to flaunt on separate occasions.
Jaquet Droz Parrot Repeater Pocket Watch Price and Spec
Movement:Ā Self-winding cal. RMA88 with 48 hours power reserve
Case:Ā 56mmĀ 18k Rose gold withĀ 10 carats of precious stones
Price: SG$1.67 million