Jaquet Droz's Newest Timepiece Pays Artistic Tribute to Its Famed 18th-Century Founder

Jaquet Droz makes watches for people who demand more of their timepieces than mere utilitarian function-the intricate automaton watches are real showpieces in both aesthetic and old-world watchmaking expertise The Loving Butterfly follows the Charming Bird in a long line of whimsical automaton creations by Jaquet Droz The latest of these rare creations from Jaquet Droz can be set into action through the press of a button at the top of the crown.

The face on the cherub is carved to resemble that of none other than Pierre Jaquet Droz The first iteration of the modern-day Loving Butterfly was introduced in 2017, with a background dial of black onyx or mother-of-pearl Jaquet Droz will make 28 pieces each of the meteorite version, priced at $126,000, and 28 pieces of the aventurine version, priced at $136,500.

The Loving Butterfly can be ordered through official dealers and select boutiques. . Source