The artist John Howe is well-known for his role as the art director of the movie “The Lord of the Rings”. This time, Jacques De Rohe and his team used a mysterious beast as a creative element, using micro-painting techniques to create two versions New limited edition watch.
What kind of beast can cross the continent, transcend culture and religion, subvert myths and legends, extend from the Far East to the Alps, and soar above Babylon? The only answer is: dragon. The dragon is not only a mysterious creature, it is a species that has not existed in reality but has rich legends that have been handed down to the world. From the Big Bang to the end of time, it combines evil and redemption, and always symbolizes eternal innovation.
John Howe deserves to be a leader in the study of the “dragon” creature and field. He is a legendary master of fantasy art. He has created illustrations and concept art for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogy. He embodies the dragon that exists in the world of popular imagination, and places this mysterious creature in the background of its thousand-year history, revealing its rich connotation in the past and its multi-faceted charm in the present.
Jaquet Droz and John Howe started this unique partnership at the end of 2020. One is a high-end fake watches brand with a history of hundreds of years. It is proficient in art and craftsmanship and has created many timepieces spanning centuries. At the same time, it has also made continuous innovations and changes to fit the characteristics of the times. On the other side is an extensive and profound artist whose works capture the essence of the times and convey the myths and beliefs that have been hidden deep in people’s souls for thousands of years.
The new micro-painted dragon hour and minute small dial watch is the fruit of their sincere cooperation. Jacques Droz provided John Howe with his classic eccentric hour and minute dial as a canvas so that he could leave his unique style, imprint and inspiration on the dial. On the dark blue Grand Feu enamel background, the dragon pattern is vivid, its body hovering in a 41 mm diameter case made of red or white gold.
John Howe is 64 years old, born in Canada, and has now lived in Neuchâtel, Switzerland for more than 30 years. This time, he returned to the style and characteristics of his earlier works, presenting a simple and lifelike dragon in his creation. Only by giving full play to the exquisite art and craftsmanship of Jaquet Droz, can he reproduce every detail, contour and shape-a vivid dragon painting that emerges in the unique dial space of the same color, showing its uniqueness Artistic charm.
The tongue of the dragon on the dial is red, and its claws are tightly clamped on a gleaming night pearl, which is also called a dragon ball. Dragon Ball is the convergence of the sacred essence and power of the dragon. In the traditional sense, it represents the happiness, abundance, wisdom and knowledge of its owner. In ancient China, it symbolized the supreme wisdom and thought of the emperor. This time, the design of Dragon Ball is to add a touch of bright color to the newly launched red gold and white gold micro-painted dragon hour and minute small dial replica watches. Each model is limited to 18 pieces and is equipped with a self-winding mechanical movement. From the layered and vivid dragon tails carefully carved by hand on the gold oscillating weight, to the vivid dials of dragons and dragon balls, they all demonstrate Jaquet Droz’s attention to detail and continue the excellent watch art cherished by the brand.