This New Old Stock (NOS) Jaquet-Droz men’s watch has a slightly angular case, and the original signed strap still fitted. Model reference 1785.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
This watch came from a family jewellers who changed which watch brands they sold in 1975, and we bought the remaining stock from them 50 years later! It may be older than 1975, but it will not be newer and it was available to buy in 1975. Jaquet-Droz was originally names after renowned polymath Pierre Jaquet-Droz, who founded the eponymous company way back in 1738. But this iteration of Jaquet-Droz was a co-operation of around 150 Swiss watchmaking companies to counter the growing threat from multinationals. You can read more about this period of the company here. In 1969, there were a staggering 2,000 models in their catalogue!
CONDITION
This watch is New Old Stock (NOS), and as such has never been sold and has probably only been worn for our photography. There may be small marks from being stored, but otherwise the condition is as good as you are likely to find. The shop price tag is still attached, and back in 1975 this was £35.50. You have a clean silver dial, with tritium hour markers and infill in the hands. Inside the chromed case is an ETA 2409 automatic movement with 21 jewels and semi quick set date. The leather strap is the original Jaquet-Droz signed one. The watch is signed on the dial and strap.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.8 mm
Width without crown 33.4 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 41.0 mm
Case Thickness 8.6 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
