This is a more “simple” Jaquet Droz watch with an annual calendar and a quirky moon phase indicator. Called the “Eclipse,” it comes in a 18k gold case and a nice black enamel dial. Nice? Sure. Super Jaquet Droz in…
Here is a (growing) comprehensive list of all the one-of-a-kind watches made and donated by brands to the 2011 edition of the Only Watch charity auction to be held in Monaco in September. As of writing there are 34 participating…
Jaquet-Droz-Grande-Seconde-Quantieme-Ivory-Enamel-43mm-18 I sat here pondering possible “bird” puns and idioms that might apply to an opening statement for discussing this extremely high-end and limited minute repeater automaton – and they all just felt really silly. No jokes need apply because…
The Only Watch 2013 charity watch auction, which occurs every other year in Monaco, is coming up in September of 2013. aBlogtoWatch has created a full list (that we will update as more watches for the auction are released) of…
We love the ONLY WATCH auction that takes place every other year in Monaco for the support of charity. Why do we love it? Well a range of participating watch brands produce totally unique watches that are auctioned off for…
A bigger display, positioned on the lower portion in the dial, partially overlaps the hour and minutes display. It is a critical stage of differentiation from other competing watches, bestowing a breathtaking individuality which is very endearing. Even so, a…