BASELNEWS 2010 An absolute masterpiece: Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Minute Repeater
It is a rare musical sound and therefore all the more precious… In the middle of the night, listen... and let yourself be carried away by the magic of its song. Since the 18th century, people have appreciated this music of the bells signaling the passage of time. Once the prerogative of a few watch lovers, the Grande Seconde Minute Repeater is now recognized as an absolute masterpiece of fine watchmaking complications - an area to which Jaquet Droz feels compeled to apply its expertise.