Of all the Swiss watchmaking legends, Pierre Jaquet-Droz distinguished himself in the “Art of Astonishment” and his marvellous automata from the late 18th century.
Bird Repeater 300th Anniversary Edition pays homage to the birthplace of Pierre Jaquet-Droz in La Chaux-de-Fonds, with a replica of the farmhouse in the background, to the right.
Jaquet Droz celebrates the founder’s 300th birthday anniversary with exceptional models that embody the heritage of the company based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in western Switzerland.
Pierre Jaquet-Droz was born there on a small farm on July 28, 1721. From the age of 17, he developed his prowess in clockmaking and enhanced his creations with music and automata.
The ingenious humanoid automata, The Writer, The Draughtsman and The Musician, were presented in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1774, followed by their showcase in…
