JAQUET DROZ GRANDE SECONDE CERAMIQUE

New York, NY (May 6, 2009) - The Museum of Arts and Design
unveiled Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics, a
groundbreaking exhibition, documenting contemporary innovation in
industrial ceramic production and the renaissance of ceramics in art and
design today.
On view from Wednesday, May 6 through Sunday, September 13, 2009,
Object Factory examines the unexpected uses of ceramics as time
keeping instruments, kitchen appliances, knives and even digital
electronics, made possible by new technologies.
The Grande Seconde Ceramique has the honor of being the exclusive
watch in the exhibition, due to its distinctive characteristics and superior
ceramics quality.
“The limitless potential of ceramics—a medium that has been in use for millennia—is underscored by
its use in such innovative ways as the housing of watches like the Grande Second Ceramique created by
the renowned Jaquet Droz Manufacture. We are happy to have this fine timepiece included in Object
Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics,” said David McFadden, the Museum of Arts and Design’s
Chief Curator.
The Grande Seconde Ceramique is the perfect representation of Jaquet Droz, as a brand that has roots in
18th century watch making but is constantly forging a link with the 21st century. The paring of a ceramic
case and enamel dial is the perfect synergy between a modern material and the traditional craft of dial
making. Jaquet Droz’s Swiss made ceramic cases utilize a complex and cutting edge molding process,
and is made with zirconium powder as small as 1/50th the size of a human hair.
About Montres Jaquet Droz SA
After a few years’ absence from the world of watch making, the brand was acquired in 2000 by the
Swatch Group, and returned to its town of origin, La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Eight years later, the success of Jaquet Droz is undeniable; the Manufacture is resolutely positioned
within the prestige and luxury segment of the Swatch Group. Manuel Emch, President and Head of
artistic creation, has set himself the mission of cultivating this spirit of excellence and innovation while
continuing to communicate emotional and poetical values. The link between the Age of Enlightenment
and the third Millennium is therefore still at the heart of the brand’s creative inspiration.
About the Museum of Arts and Design
The Museum of Arts and Design explores how art, craft and design intersect in the visual arts today. The
Museum focuses on contemporary creativity and the ways in which artists and designers from around
the world transform materials through processes ranging from the handmade to cutting-edge
technologies.
The exhibition program explores and illuminates issues and ideas, highlights creativity and
craftsmanship, and celebrates the limitless potential of materials and techniques when used by creative
and innovative artists. MAD’s permanent collection is global in scope and focuses on art, craft, and
design from 1945 to the present day.

King Jewelers has these Jaquet Droz for you to view at both their locations, Nashville TN and Miami FL.About King Jewelers:Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class service.Offering a magnificent selection of jewelry collections including fashion-forward Italian designs, classic diamond creations, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry, modern designer jewelry, as well as colored gemstones and fancy colored diamonds, King Jewelers is the one-stop jewelry shop that prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. At King Jewelers clients will always find the “best of the best,” for any style or budget. The salon also offers bridal, baby, and gift collections. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying and corporate gift programs. King Jewelers also specializes in Alabama watches, Kentucky watches, Georgia watches, North Carolina watches, South Carolina watches, Arkansas watches, Mississippi watches, and Florida watches.The Nashville watch gallery features in-store boutiques from luxury watch brands such as Breitling, IWC, Cartier, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Piaget, Girard- Perregaux, Hublot, Corum, Harry Winston, Bell & Ross, Bvlgari, and Chopard, King Jeweler’s Nashville also carries exclusive timepiece collections Anonimo, Alpina, BRM, Chanel, Concord, Dewitt, Ebel, Franc Vila, Jaquet Droz, Michelle, Mont Blanc, Roger Dubuis, Tag Heure, Tissot, and Wyler. King Jeweler’s Nashville also carries fashion jewelry designers such as Judith Ripka, Kwiat, Leslie Greene, Chopard, Bulgari, Yvel, Harry Kotlar, Fancy Bones, Rebecca, Montblanc, and Scott Kay as well as men’s jewelry collections, sterling silver jewelry collection for women, not to mention extensive bridal and baby collections.

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