Among Jaquet Droz’s collections that highlight traditional naturalism and decorative art design is the first-ever ladies’ watch of the brand, the Jaquet Droz Lady 8, released in 2013. After two years of refinement, the enchanting story of the Lady 8 continues as they release the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Flower in 2015, featuring an ethereal design of a blossoming lotus flower that became only the start of more breathtaking and feminine models under the brand, including the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite.
Jaquet Droz Lady 8: Embodying the Brand’s Femnine Aesthetic
Known for its twin stars that pay homage to women, Jaquet Droz released the Lady 8 collection to continue the brand’s classy and feminine aesthetic line of watches. All the models under the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 are crafted with fine minerals, gemstones, and beautiful curves that express luxury and ethereal in one. Under the Lady 8 collection are two series that highlight two different sizes and styles: Jaquet Droz Lady 8 and Jaquet Droz Lady Petite.
The Lady 8 collection features the Aventurine, Art Déco, and Mother-of-Pearl models that are 35 mm in diameter and 12.7 mm in height. These watches are all embellished with diamonds and pearls in red gold or stainless steel casing. Meanwhile, the Lady 8 Petite is a smaller version with a 25mm diameter and 9.60mm height. It features the Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Aventurine, Ruby Heart, and Akoya models that are embellished with either 18K red gold or stainless steel with diamonds casing while the Mother-of-Pearl models have double-wrap straps.
All models under the Lady 8 collection exude a fascinating elegance — not too overwhelming but breathtakingly simple in every look.
Prices at a Glance: Most Popular Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Watches
Model
Price (Approximate)
Features
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Akoya
(J014603170)
$63,000 USD
25mm diameters in 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds (0.52 carat) and Akoya pearl at 12 o’clock
White mother-of-pearl dial with circular grain motif dial and 18K red gold
18K red gold bracelet set with 192 diamonds (2.31 carats) 9 Akoya pearls and 2 Akoya Mabé pearls strap and 18-karat red gold folding clasp set with 21 diamonds (0.14 carat) buckle
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Mother-of-Pearl (J014503270)
$35,600 USD
35mm diameters in 18K red gold set with 128 diamonds (1.25 carats) casing
18K red gold, cambered hands, integral rolled-edge hand-made brown alligator leather strap, and 18K red gold folding clasp set with 47 diamonds (0.47 carat) buckle
3 bar (30 meters) water resistance
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Ruby Heart (J014603273)
$28,100 USD
25mm diameters in 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds and ruby heart dial
18K red gold hands, rolled-edge hand-made burgundy alligator, and 18K red gold ardillon set with 23 diamonds (0.12 carat) buckle
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Art Déco
(J014503200)
$27,200 USD
35mm diameters in 18K red gold set with brown garnets casing
All-black technical, cambered hands, hand-made brown alligator leather strap, and 18K red gold folding clasp set with brown garnets buckle
3 bar (30 meters) water resistance
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Mother-of-Pearl (J014603271)
$26,300 USD
25mm diameters in 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds casing
White mother-of-pearl dial with circular grain motif and 18K red gold hands
Rolled-edge hand-made taupe alligator strap with 18K red gold ardillon set with 23 diamonds (0.12 carat) buckle
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Malachite
$19,999 USD
25mm diameters in 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds
18K red gold hands, rolled-edge hand-made green alligator supplied with the second strap in green saddle cut double tour calf leather with stitching strap and 18K red gold ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12-carat buckle
3 bar (30 meters) water resistance
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Aventurine (J014600371)
$15,400 USD
25mm diameters in stainless steel case set with 41 diamonds total of 0.31 carat
18K white gold hands, saddle cut double tour blue grained calf leather with stitching strap, and stainless steel ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12-carat buckle
3 bar (30 meters) water resistance
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Mother-of-Pearl (J014600373)
$14,400 USD
25mm diameters in stainless steel case set with 41 diamonds (0.31 carat) and Akoya pearl at 12 o’clock.
White mother-of-pearl dial with circular grain motif, and blued steel hands
Saddle cut double tour black grained calf leather with stitching strap and stainless steel ardillon set with 23 diamonds, total of 0.12-carat buckle
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Mother-of-Pearl (J014600370)
$14,400 USD
25mm diameters in Stainless steel case set with 41 diamonds (0.31 carat) and Akoya pearl at 12 o’clock
White mother-of-pearl dial with circular grain motif, and blued steel hands
Saddle cut double tour black grained calf leather with stitching strap and stainless steel ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12 carat
Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Aventurine (J014500270)
$12,399 USD
35mm diameters in stainless steel with 48 diamonds (0.53 carat) casing
18K white gold, cambered hands, hand-made blue alligator leather strap, and stainless steel folding clasp
3 bar (30 meters) water resistance
How much does a Jaquet Droz Lady 8 watch cost?
Prices for the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Models
The Jaquet Droz Lady 8 collection consists of three models: Aventurine, Art Déco, and Mother-of-Pearl, all boasting a size of 35mm in diameter and 12.7mm in height with a power reserve of 68 hours. The Aventurine features a dome-shaped dial in stainless steel casing set with 48 diamonds (total of 0.53 carat), an aventurine ball bearing at 12 o'clock, and a crown cabochon. Its hands are in 18K white gold, cambered with a hand-made blue alligator leather strap and stainless steel folding clasp buckle. The Lady 8 Aventurine is priced starting at $12,399 USD.
Meanwhile, the Lady 8 Art Déco model has a dome-shaped red gold dial with an engraved motif. It boasts an 18K red gold case set with brown garnets, a brown pearl at 12 o'clock, and a brown garnet cabochon. It has an all-black technical, cambered hand, a hand-made brown alligator leather strap, and an 18-carat red gold folding clasp set with brown garnets. The Lady 8 Art Déco is priced starting at $27,200 USD.
Lastly, the Mother-of-Pearl model boasts an automatic movement, dressed in white mother-of-pearl with a dome-shaped 18-carat red gold studded ring in the dial, a red-gold diamond-set case, with a white pearl at 12 o'clock. It also boasts an 18K red gold, cambered hands, an integral rolled-edge hand-made brown alligator leather strap, and an 18K red gold folding clasp set with 47 diamonds (0.47 carat) buckle. The Lady 8 Mother-of-Pearl is priced starting at $35,600 USD.
All models under the Lady 8 collection are equipped with Jaquet Droz 1153, self-winding mechanical movement, double barrel, and a 22K white gold oscillating weight.
Prices for the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Watches
The Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite series boasts a smaller watch size with some of them having a double-wrap strap perfect for everyday use with its variety of style and design. The watch series features Malachite, Mother-of-Pearl, Aventurine, Ruby Heart, and Akoya models all in the size of 25mm in diameter and 9.60 mm in height, boasting a 38-hour power reserve. To start, the Malachite model features the mineral Malachite in the dial with an 18K red gold case set embellished with 68 diamonds. It is also dressed in a buckle set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.64 carats, a Malachite bead at 12 o’clock, and a crown cabochon. Its hands are in 18K red gold and have a rolled-edge hand-made green alligator supplied with the second strap in green saddle cut double tour calf leather with stitching strap with an 18K red gold ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12-carat buckle. The Lady 8 Petite Malachite is priced starting at $19,999 USD.
The Mother-of-Pearl models on the other hand have three versions all boasting a white mother-of-pearl dial with a circular grain motif. The J014603271 model boasts an 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds, a clasp set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.64 carats and Akoya pearl at 12 o’clock, and crown cabochon in white mother-of-pearl. It has an 18K red gold hand, a rolled-edge hand-made taupe alligator strap, and an 18K red gold ardillon set with 23 diamonds (0.12 carat) buckle. Meanwhile, the J014600370 and J014600373 models are dressed in stainless steel case set with 41 diamonds, clasp set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.43 carat, and Akoya pearl at 12 o’clock. The J014600370 model comes with a blued steel hand, a saddle cut double tour black grained calf leather with stitching strap, and stainless steel ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12-carat buckle while the J014600373 has 18K white gold hands with saddle cut double tour brown calf leather with ecru stitching strap and stainless steel ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12 carat. The Jaquet Droz Lady 8 PetiteMother-of-Pearl models are priced starting at $26,300 USD for the 18K red gold model while $14,400 USD for the stainless steel models.
For the Aventurine, it is dressed in stainless steel case set with 41 diamonds, clasp set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.43 carat with an aventurine dial, and aventurine ball bearing at 12 o'clock. It boasts an 18-karat white gold, saddle cut double tour blue grained calf leather with stitching strap and stainless steel ardillon set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.12-carat buckle. The Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Aventurine is priced starting at $15,400 USD.
Meanwhile, the Ruby Heart model boasts an 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds, a clasp set with 23 diamonds, a total of 0.64 carats, a bead at 12 o’clock, and a crown cabochon in ruby heart and ruby heart dial. Hands are in 18-karat red gold with a rolled-edge hand-made burgundy alligator strap and 18-karat red gold ardillon set with 23 diamonds (0.12 carat) buckle. The Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Ruby Heart is priced starting at $28,100 USD.
Last but not the least, is the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Petite Akoya model with an elegant white mother-of-pearl dial with a circular grain motif. It also has an 18K red gold case set with 68 diamonds, a total of 0.52 carat, an 18K red gold bracelet, decorated with 9 Akoya pearls and 2 Akoya Mabé pearls, and set with 213 diamonds, a total of 2.45 carats plus an Akoya pearl at 12 o’clock and white mother-of-pearl crown cabochon. The watch’s hands are in 18-karat red gold with 18-karat red gold bracelet set with 192 diamonds (2.31 carats) 9 Akoya pearls and 2 Akoya Mabé pearls and 18-karat red gold folding clasp set with 21 diamonds (0.14 carat). The Lady 8 Petite Akoya is priced starting at $63,000 USD.
All models under this series are equipped with Jaquet Droz 6150, self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, 18K red gold oscillating weight.
History Behind the Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Collection
The History of Jaquet Droz Lady 8 dates back to 2013, the release of the brand’s first-ever ladies’ watch. The 8 symbolizing the brand’s number throughout the years can be seen evident in this collection where the casing is shaped like the number itself. 2 years after the launch of the Lady 8, a new and breathtaking look was released featuring a mechanically driven automaton as seen in the blossoming lotus flower design of the Lady 8 Flower.
While Jaquet Droz was well known for its twin stars that pay homage to women, the Lady 8 Flower was the continuation of the enchanting story of the feminine watch line and gave birth to more refined models like the Lady 8 Petite, a nod to the original Lady 8 design but with a contemporary style and stunning diamond and gems. It is smaller in shape and has two versions that feature a double-wrap strap. These simple elements were brought together to continue the legacy of producing a classy and luxurious timepiece for women.
5 Reasons to Buy a Jaquet Droz Lady 8 Watch
1. Naturalism and simplicity in design
2. Decorative art designs in dials
3. A classy and feminine watch line
4. Crafted with fine minerals, gemstones, and beautiful curves
5. Luxury one timepiece
Jaquet Droz Lady 8: Watches Made for Women
The Jaquet Droz Lady 8 is the embodiment of art and simplicity in one. It features a luxurious and feminine style perfect for either a dress watch or an everyday accessory with diamonds and gems not overpowering the overall look. The unique and beautiful number 8 curve of the case brings infinite reasons for these models to be highly appreciated as it is made for women who know how to appreciate the sensuality of time.