Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantième J007030242, Steel, Silver Dial, Historical Timing Adjustment
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Quantième J007030242, Steel, Silver Dial, Historical Timing Adjustment
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A guide for this piece: about $711, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.
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Two overlapping circles organise this silver-dial Grande Seconde Quantième: hours and minutes above, a much larger seconds display below.
The Piece
A red-tipped hand points to the date around the lower register. This figure-eight arrangement belongs to the Grande Seconde design vocabulary, while the steel case and black strap keep the dial architecture prominent. The historical item account records a timing adjustment but gives no date or before-and-after test sheet. Case diameter, thickness and 93 g band-inclusive mass are historical measurements, not newly verified specifications or a packed transport weight. A non-maker box must not be presented as an original Jaquet Droz full set.
Details
- Reference: J 007030242
- Movement: Automatic, historically described
- Dial: Silver; overlapping hours/minutes and large seconds with pointer date
- Case: About 43 mm (1.7 in), excluding crown;9.5 mm (0.37 in) recorded thickness
- Wrist range: Historical 16–19.5 cm (6.3–7.7 in)
- Strap: Black leather; original band and buckle historically claimed
- Recorded mass: 93 g (3.3 oz), including band; not shipping weight
- Included: Non-maker presentation box historically described; no maker papers listed
Measurements are historical records, not fresh in-house checks or packed shipping specifications.
Condition
Historical A grade, with minute rubbing across case and buckle and some use to the strap. No especially conspicuous scratch was then reported. Timing adjustment is an earlier intervention, not evidence of a full overhaul, current accuracy or remaining power reserve. Strap lining and fastening need a present check before wear. See every photograph before deciding; they are part of the description. See Japanese condition ranks.
Authenticity & Care
Keep the watch dry pending a current seal and water-resistance assessment; historical inspection is not a new pressure test. Have a qualified watchmaker check winding, timekeeping, fastening and any loose or chipped glass before wear. Use only a soft, non-abrasive cloth on secure exterior surfaces, and do not open the case or polish gem settings at home. Historical documents require matching to the actual reference and serial; they do not establish current performance or transfer another business’s service terms.
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