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News versions of the Jaquet Droz Petite Heure

by 0024 Editorial Team on
The majestic, spectacular and symbolic creatures from Africa, the Caribbean and Asia – the lion, the flamingo, and the koi carp – are Jaquet Droz's guests of honor on three timepieces that bring together the very best of its artisans' mastery. These all-new versions of the Petite Heure Minute were
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Pens and watches from a parallel world Part 2

by Marco Postma on
Pens and watches go hand-in-hand. Lovers of (fountain) pens and watches have an introverted yet strong common bond. After all, sophisticated and highly competent artisanal quality forges a bond. We present you a story in two parts about the parallel world of pens and watches. Yesterday Part 1, today Part 2. Below is a selection of watch brands that couldn't resist the temptation of the traditional writing tool.
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Year of the Monkey: a monkey watch business

by Lex Stolk on
Ulysse Nardin honors the monkey with the Cheerful Year of the Monkey timepiece, the latest addition to its Classico Collection. The dial is designed in a comic book-like style to best capture the lively character of the monkey who appears to leap through a brush of palm fronds. His expression is alert, his body lithe and the early workings of an impish grin begin to emerge.
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Jaquet Droz The Bird Repeater Geneva Edition

by Lex Stolk on
A birdcage with a diameter of 47mm would seem to be on the small side – certainly for two adult birds and a nest filled with two babies, as well. Still, Jaquet Droz has managed to find a comfortable home for these feathered friends. The birds are happy, as evidenced by the cheerful sounds they produce. But all joking aside: this mechanical creation with singing birds is too astonishing to fully get the effect across in mere words.
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