Deep, natural, and intense, this unique mineral grants the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Chronograph unprecedented depth. The absolute blackness granted by the Onyx dial allows the delicate layout of the Grande Seconde Off-Centered Chronograph designed by Jaquet Droz to stand out in a sophisticated manner.

While not quite the “blackest” black, the natural black perfection of Onyx allows Jaquet Droz to accentuate and highlight the smallest detail and bring to ‘light’ the sophisticated hand finished and decorative techniques of the hands and the minute rail of the subdial, hence, the slightest reflection can be admired. Allowing for a complicated play of light, shadow and reflection across the shimmering surface.

Such is the case with the hour markers of the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Off-Centered Chronograph with Onyx dial, off-center at 1 o’clock, whose fine white gold appliqué features a circular satin finish. The hands are mirror polished, while those of the chronograph and date are polished. The large central seconds is equipped with an openwork counterweight, and the date with a solid counterweight, evoking a full moon or new moon against a black backdrop like the vastness of space itself.