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134 - JAQUET DROZ Les Douze Villes Limited edition of 98 pieces, n…
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Estimate €4,000 - €6,000
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JAQUET DROZ Les Douze Villes Limited edition of 98 pieces, no. 9/88 Circa 2007 18k white gold (750) wristwatch with jumping hours and dual time zone Case: round, transparent caseback, signed Dial: white with jumping hour and dual time zone in a window, central minute hand, signed Movement: automatic, stylised rotor, cal. 3663C.4, signed Buckle: gold pin buckle, signed Diameter: 40 mm Gross weight: 100.20 g. Includes: a certificate of guarantee dated 30 March 2007, watch box and outer box.   Provenance: Collection of a Parisian collector. An 18k white gold automatic wristwatch with a gold, signed buckle. Comes with a certificate of guarantee dated 30 March 2007, box and outer packaging. From the collection of a Parisian collector.   Inspired by the tradition of travel timepieces and the manufacture’s cosmopolitan heritage, the ‘Les Douze Villes’ series offers an original take on timekeeping by evoking major international cities. Crafted in platinum, this watch combines a jumping hour display with a second time zone function, allowing the wearer to keep track of several regions of the world simultaneously. Its refined craftsmanship and limited production run make it one of Jaquet Droz’s most distinctive creations. Rarely seen at auction, this model presents an exciting opportunity for collectors seeking an elegant and unusual travel complication.   Inspired by the tradition of travelling clocks and the manufacture’s cosmopolitan heritage, the “Les Douze Villes” series offers an original interpretation of time through the evocation of some of the world’s great international capitals. Crafted in white gold, this timepiece combines a jumping-hour display with a second time-zone function, allowing the simultaneous tracking of multiple regions around the globe. Its refined execution and highly limited production make it one of Jaquet Droz’s most distinctive and unconventional creations. Rarely seen at auction, this model represents an attractive opportunity for collectors seeking an elegant and unusual travel complication. CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. In good condition. Micro-scratches visible on the bezel. Servicing recommended. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or condition is subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures.  *We advise potential buyers that straps made from the hides of protected species are displayed but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these straps in the event of importation.   CONDITION REPORT: The movement was operational at the time of cataloguing. Overall condition is well preserved. Minor surface scratches are visible on the bezel. Servicing is recommended. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No warranty is provided regarding their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant models. Prospective buyers are advised to consult a qualified watchmaker to verify the water resistance of the watch. Any comments regarding restoration, accidents, or the state of preservation of a timepiece remain subject to the personal assessment of prospective purchasers. The absence of any reference to replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that an item is free from defects. All watches offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original replacement parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and should be considered approximate. *Please note that straps made from materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (e.g. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to dispatch.
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