From the King of France to the Emperor of China, Jaquet Droz enchanted courts and the crème de la crème of society with their sui generis pieces.
A story rooted in the eighteenth century is now a global standard in horology. Founded by the inspirational Pierre Jaquet-Droz in 1738 in Switzerland, Jaquet Droz is a brand with a legacy as old as time itself.
Hailing from a family of horologists, Pierre was a natural when it came to understanding the trade and its intricacies. He began his career by creating an array of Longcase clocks (Grandfather clocks) before perfecting the art of clockmaking and venturing into designing timepieces. His penchant for aesthetics, spirit of invention and passion for the extraordinary catapulted his success. With the invention of the Automata, Droz went on to travel and display his magnificent pieces across courts in Europe. Word about his talents and unique inventions spread across the seas and Droz was invited to the court of the Qianlong Emperor himself making Jaquet Droz the first ever brand to be imported and sold internationally. Several Jaquet-Droz automata and pocket watches are still carefully preserved in the Imperial Palace museum and the Neuchatel today. To date, the Droz family is regarded world-over as the pioneers of luxury watches with art at the heart of it all.
Each offering from Jaquet Droz never fails to cast a spell over its beholder with their bewitching artistic allure. Fashioned with an scrupulous attention to detail and only with the rarest of materials and gemstones, the name Jaquet Droz instantly conjures the image of delicate gold filigree work, fluttering papillons with detailed hand-painted enamel dials. The brand seamlessly married beauty with simple mechanics and movements to create their unique intricately designed Watches that forever transformed the art of Horology.
With a five decade long tryst with horology and luxury, Helvetica strives to revolutionise the shopping experience by bringing the world’s most exclusive names to the Indian subcontinent. with a presence across Europe, USA and Asia; Helvetica is proud to be a Jaquet Droz Authorized Dealer, a truly awe-inspiring International icon. With our comprehensive collection and competent assistance, our Horologists will be happy to guide you through finding the perfect piece for your wrist.
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