The Twelve Cities, The Eclipse, The Time Zones and The Grande Heure all convey a distinctive modern glamour. A fusion of distinguished creativity and contemporary functionality is conveyed in the many varying models of the Majestic Beijing Collection. Read moreĪs Jaquet Droz traveled, exhibiting his unique mechanical creations with the royal courts of the civilized world, Beijing emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Qianlong, was riveted by these works of art and proceeded to set up a national office to import and trade Jaquet Droz's marvels. The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde SW and the Jaquet Droz SW Chronograph combine class and sophistication with sporty impulsiveness available in enduring titanium, rose gold, rubber treated steel, ceramic and solid steel. The Jaquet Droz Urban London Collection enters the sports realm depicting the boldness and sense of adventure Pierre Jaquet Droz displayed in his entrepreneurial opening of a second workshop in the newly developing commercial London. The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde design is directly inspired by the 18th century Jaquet Droz Pocket Watch. The Jaquet Droz Legend Geneva Collection echoes the elegant and refined style watches Pierre Jaquet Droz designed in his Geneva workshop. Inspired by the many travels of its founder, the Jaquet Droz Company designs collections reflecting the distinctive cultural influences of each region. Exquisite dials made of precious minerals, rare woods, or age-resistant enamel showcase the intricate and complex movements. The Jaquet Droz brand today creates timepieces reflecting the original Jaquet Droz style.

By the late 18th century, Jaquet Droz creations were sold and displayed all through Europe and the Far East. The Jaquet-Droz and Leschot then moved to Geneva, opening the city's first watchmaking manufacture. Soon his company was represented in China, India and Japan as well. With the popularity of his masterpieces escalating, Jaquet Droz opened a second workshop in London's newly developing commercial district.

Partnering with his son, Henry Louis Jaquet-Droz, and neighbor, Jean-Frédéric Leschot, he created exceptional timepieces and automata which, by the mid-1770s, were renowned throughout the royal courts of the civilized world for their unsurpassed revolutionary innovation and elaborate aesthetics.

The ingenious French founder of the company, Pierre Jaquet-Droz, began attracting the attention of the world with his production of extraordinary grandfather clocks, complete with music and automata, in 1738.

Jaquet Droz watches have always held high standard both in their intricate mechanical workmanship and sophisticated design.

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