Jaquet Droz celebrates the Lunar New 12 months, which begins on February tenth, with the revealing of its newest masterpiece, the Imperial Dragon Automaton Purple Gold – Cuprite.
This animated creation breathes life into the legendary dragon, an emblem deeply rooted in Jap tradition, and shows a meticulous consideration to element that makes it a really charming piece.
In collaboration with John Howe, the famend idea designer of the Lord of the rings Trilogy, Jaquet Droz has created a contemporary, highly effective and distinctive piece that pays tribute to the model’s historic reference to China’s imperial court docket, based 280 years in the past.
The Imperial Dragon Automaton incorporates a dial made from cuprite, a stone that symbolizes power, vitality and vitality. Its vibrant pink hue displays the dragon’s signature fireplace.
To disclose a lesser-known affiliation of the dragon with rain, Jaquet Droz artisans surrounded the dragon’s head and tail with clouds painted in tones of gold and ocher.
The dragon embodies conventional Chinese language traits with unimaginable consideration to element – from its upward-pointing mustache vines to its fearsome claws.
At 6 o’clock, the dragon clutches a sphere of pink jasper, a stone chosen for its symbolic properties of attracting success and abundance and inspiring openness to the world.
The dial with discreet openings reveals the magic of the piece, enlivened by 19 transferring elements and showcasing 9 totally different actions. These embrace the dragon’s undulating backbone, the opening and shutting of the jaw and eye, the motion of the tongue, the elevating and reducing of the crest, and the fixed rotation of its claws gripping the jasper.
The animation sequence varies every time it’s activated, creating a way of awe and thriller for future collectors.
Combining respect for custom and groundbreaking creativity, the Imperial Dragon Automaton Purple Gold – Cuprite embodies Jaquet Droz’s dedication to storytelling and innovation.
Priced at CHF 363,000.00, the timepiece is a testomony to the model’s dedication to each its historic heritage and the evolving artistry of watchmaking.
