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Ange de Luxe congratulates Jaquet Droz by its 275th Anniversary
| 14/02/13, 09:51 | |
In 1758 Pierre Jaquet-Droz, together with his father-in-law,
Abraham Louis Sandoz and a young hired hand named Jacques Gevril, plan a journey from La
Chaux-de-Fonds to the Spanish Royal court. They build a special carriage equipped to carry 6 clocks. 49
days after leaving Switzerland, they are received in Madrid by a Spanish nobleman. After a wait
of several months, Pierre presents his clocks to King Ferdinand VI. The presentation was a triumph;
the monarch and his court are left speechless by his creations and purchase the complete set
for a large sum of money. Upon his return to La Chaux-de-Fonds, he devotes himself exclusively
to making watches, clocks and his famous automata. In 1738 Pierre Jaquet-Droz sets up his first workshop in La
Chaux-de-Fonds. He produces a whole series of long-case clocks with
increasingly sophisti-cated movements that surpass anything before seen. His
manual dexterity, meticulous nature and serious approach to his craft, as well
as the reasoned application of the mechanical principles, led him to add
music and automata to his movements, which came rapidly to the attention of a
wealthy and demanding clientele. 1758 1738 1773 Pierre Jaquet-Droz and his son, Henri-Louis, present
their famous humanoid automata, the Writer, the Draughtsman and the Musician, in La
Chaux-de-Fonds, then all over Europe. Their extensive research into picturesque mechanics and the artificial
reproduction of life and movement give their creations a level of realism that astonishes and amuses all
the Royal courts of Europe. But beyond their entertainment value, they provide excellent opportunities
for Jaquet-Droz to show his watchmaking skills and sell his pieces. The automata really are an
excellent promotional tool. 1774 Pierre Jaquet-Droz decides to set up a workshop in
London, a hub for industry and trade. He gives his son, Henri-Louis, the responsibility over the
management of the workshop, with a particular focus on managing relations with the Cox
company, whose agents in Canton will provide access to the Far East market. For many years, they
will represent the brand in China, the East Indies and Japan. 1773 1774 1779 With more than 600 pieces exported to China in 10 years,
the Jaquet-Droz father and son have captivated the Qianlong Emperor himself. He and the mandarins of the Imperial court
have developed a passionate interest in European mechanical watches and automatons, and Jaquet-Droz becomes the first
watch brand imported into the Forbidden City. Several automata and pocket watches are still carefully preserved in the
Imperial Palace museum today. In 1784Jaquet-Droz opens the first watchmaking manufacture in
Geneva, specializing in making and exporting fine luxury watches with automatons, music and other
complications, while developing the production of singing birds. They also contribute to founding a factory-school in
the city; producing dials for repeater watches, and go on to develop a host of projects related to watchmaking
technology and the support of crafts connected with watchmaking. Their efforts help a whole generation of
craftsmen to earn their living. Cases enameled with spangles, painting on enamel, as well as the skills of carving and
engraving contribute significantly to the success and reputation of Jaquet-Droz creations : pocket watches, urns,
snuff boxes, bird cages... all these masterpieces are decorated. 1790-1791Pierre and Henri-Louis Jaquet-Droz die just one
year apart. The French revolution and the troubles that followed it, as well as the Napoleonic
wars, bring an end to a period of creativity and prosperity for the company. 1784 1790-91 2 2000Montres Jaquet Droz is acquired by the Swatch Group and
joins its prestige and luxury range. The Swatch Group enables the brand to recapture the
success it enjoyed during the Age of Enlightenment, and preserve the exceptional heritage
of its founder. The Group makes its expertise, technical resources and its famous production
system available to Jaquet Droz, as well as its international distribution network. 2002Launch of the Grande Seconde, a piece inspired by a
pocket watch created in the 18th century. The dial of this ageless icon of the
company is a refined demonstration of the art of Grand Feu enameling, with the
hour and minute display at 12 o’clock overlapping the seconds counter at 6
o’clock. 2000 2002 2008 Launch of the Pocket Watch, the legendary timepiece that
was made for centuries. This model, created in 1785, has survived and
become the inspiration for the brand’s flagship, the Grande Seconde Enamel, honoring a
philosophy that has remained unchanged since the Enlightenment. 2008 2009 2009Nicolas G. Hayek takes the reins at Jaquet Droz,
assisted by a steering committee. In 2010 Marc A. Hayek takes over at Jaquet Droz, with the
firm intention of cultivating the spirit of excellence and innovation while continuing to respect the
emotional and poetic values created in the 18 th century. 2010 Montres Jaquet Droz SA moves into its Fine Watchmaking
workshop in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This 2,500 m site gives the brand a new energy, with the intention of
becoming, like its watches, a synthesis of horological expertise and craftsmanship with a
distinctive personality that enables it to meet the strong demand from the market and its customers. 2010 The Launch of The Eclipse: an exceptional timepiece
displaying 8 stars (a lucky number for Jaquet Droz) and an engraved
moon that continuously evolves, changing with each new dawn. This
18 th century inspired design evokes both the origins of the brand
and its passion for the decorative arts that dates back to the
Enlightment. 2010 2011 2011 Jaquet Droz makes a priority to develop its Ateliers
d’Art workshops within the Fine Watchmaking workshop, to integrate and preserve the
centuries of special expertise that have created the brand’s identity. The meticulous work involved
in miniature painting, carving, engraving and paillonné enamel is highlighted in some exceptional pieces
in the Jaquet Droz collection. 2011 One of the most recognizable Jaquet Droz models, the
Grande Seconde, is combined with a masterpiece of high-precision watchmaking: the tourbillon.
Sapphire and Grand Feu enamel, innovation and tradition... many creative possibilities are
opened up. The master dial makers finally decide to place the tourbillon right at the heart of the
seconds counter, repositioned at 12 o’clock. 2012 With the support of the Musée d’art et d’histoire de
Neuchâtel, the famous humanoid automaton, The Writer, is taken to Beijing as part of an extraordinary
exhibition "Automates & Merveilles”. In partnership with Montres Jaquet Droz, it introduces the genius of Jaquet-Droz
and Leschot to a new public. An incredible amount of information is assembled for the first time in the three
museums in the canton of Neuchâtel : the Musée d’art et d’histoire de Neuchâtel, the Musée d’horlogerie de Locleand
the Musée international d’horlogerie inLa Chaux-de-Fonds. 2012 A new automaton, The Bird Repeater, is presented in
November. This exceptional piece that involves all the decorative arts has been created in-house,
demonstrating the history, expertise and imagination of Jaquet Droz craftsmen. 2013Jaquet Droz celebrates its 275 th anniversary, maintaining the avant-garde spirit and refined
taste that distinguished its founder. After almost 300 years, the
link between the Age of Enlightenment and the third Millennium remains intact. 2013....the new history Press/image Jaquet Droz | |
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