Jaquet Droz Les Ateliers d’Art Automata THE BIRD REPEATER Mens Watch
Jaquet Droz
Les Ateliers d’Art Automata
The Bird Repeater Mens Watch

This watch features:

  • Case:
  • Solid 18kt polished rose gold.
  • Case side & back completely hand engraved with branches & leaves.
  • This engraving continues on the movement plate & bridges & is visible via the transparent case back.
  • Dial:
    • Offset black onyx time telling sub-dial with fine dot hour/minute markings.
    • Solid 18kt rose gold dial.
    • Completely hand engraved background scenery.
    • Some components have been patinated (made adrker) to enhand the contrast of different levels, however the image is enthralling & all this is done without any painting.
    • Polished rose gold hands.
  • Automata/Animation:
    • Solid 18kt rose gold hand engraved birds, nest, chicks & egg.
    • When the minute repeater is activated:
      • The left bird leans over to feed the chick at its feet.
      • The right side chic rises a little in anticipation for its feeding.
      • The egg hatches reveling a hatchling chick with its beak wide open.
      • The right side bird spreads its wings & bobs its head.
      • All the while a “waterfall” image in form of a disc keeps on cascading (located above the left bird).
  • Minute Repeater complication with activating lever on the left side case edge.
  • Jaquet Droz Caliber RMA88, beats at 18,000 vph, composed out of 508 parts, contains 69 Jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 48 hours.