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The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Ceramic Clous de Paris family includes black and white ceramic models, plus blue- and charcoal-gray-dial versions with a power-reserve indicator. Jaquet Droz’s catalogue lists all four at 44 mm, with a 68-hour power reserve and a 28-piece edition for each variant. The blue power-reserve reference differs between the official catalogue and a Japanese launch report, so confirm it with Jaquet Droz before relying on it for a purchase.
What is the Grande Seconde Ceramic Clous de Paris?
It is a family of self-winding mechanical watches that combines a Clous de Paris dial pattern with ceramic cases and subdials. Jaquet Droz says the Grande Seconde design was inspired by a pocket watch created by Pierre Jaquet-Droz in 1784, and describes the design as avant-garde. Those are the brand’s own characterizations, rather than independent historical or design assessments. See the Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde collection page.
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The family’s defining practical difference is whether the dial includes a power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock. The base models do not have that listed complication; the two power-reserve models do.
Which models and references are listed?
The Jaquet Droz catalogue lists four variants. Its entries give each a 44 mm diameter, 68-hour reserve and limited edition of 28 pieces. The edition figure describes the stated production limit, not how many watches remain available.
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| Catalogue model | Official reference | Dial and ceramic details | Power-reserve indicator | Catalogue specifications |
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| Grande Seconde Ceramic Clous de Paris | J003035540 | Black Clous de Paris dial; black ceramic subdial and case | No | 44 mm; 68 hours; 28 pieces |
| Grande Seconde Ceramic Clous de Paris | J003036540 | White Clous de Paris dial; white ceramic subdial and case | No | 44 mm; 68 hours; 28 pieces |
| Grande Seconde Power Reserve Ceramic Clous de Paris | J027035542 | Blue Clous de Paris dial; black ceramic subdial and case | Yes, at 9 o’clock | 44 mm; 68 hours; 28 pieces |
| Grande Seconde Power Reserve Ceramic Clous de Paris | J027035543 | Charcoal-gray Clous de Paris dial; black ceramic subdial and case | Yes, at 9 o’clock | 44 mm; 68 hours; 28 pieces |
These specifications and official references come from the Jaquet Droz English catalogue; the catalogue date is not stated in the available listing.
Why does the blue model’s reference need checking?
The official catalogue identifies the blue power-reserve version as J027035542. A Japanese launch article instead gives J027035541 for a blue version. Because these identifiers conflict, use the catalogue reference as the official listing here, but confirm the exact reference with Jaquet Droz or a reputable seller before a transaction. Do not assume a listing with the differing number is the same variant without checking its documentation.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How should you compare or buy one?
Current stock and pricing have not been established. Compare a particular watch against the official reference and dial description, then ask the seller to substantiate its condition and availability. A model’s 28-piece edition does not indicate how many examples are currently for sale.
- Choose by display: The black and white base models have no listed power-reserve indicator; the blue and charcoal-gray versions include one at 9 o’clock.
- Match the reference: Check the reference on the watch’s documentation against the official catalogue, taking particular care with the blue power-reserve model.
- Verify the specific watch: Ask for clear photographs, condition details and documentation, and confirm that the item is actually available. The catalogue establishes model identity and specifications, not a seller’s stock or authenticity.
What are the reported launch prices?
A Japanese launch report gave tax-exclusive launch prices of ¥1,590,000 for the black and white base versions and ¥1,830,000 for a black power-reserve version. These are historical Japan-market launch figures, not current asking prices, current valuations, or a confirmed price for every power-reserve variant. The report also uses a blue power-reserve reference that conflicts with Jaquet Droz’s catalogue.
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