Piaget’s flagship complication for 2011 is not unexpectedly, an ultra-slim, flying tourbillon. The Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Ultra-Thin is only 5.35 mm thick and square, making it unusual for its slimness and its shape.
Aesthetically it is a significant change from the typical Piaget look. The dial is sapphire and the movement openworked; most notable is the exposed rotor on the dial side. I am not sure if the design of this watch works, the rotor in particular reminds me of something another brand has done.
Two more tourbillons were launched, both in the Polo cases. Both are flying tourbillons, and not the orbital tourbillon Relatif previously found in the Polo case. Various stone settings are available, and Piaget will kindly set the the back of the case as well.
The Polo FortyFive is now available in two tone titanium and rose gold. These are very striking watches.
A new Polo FortyFive is the perpetual calendar. I like this better than the chronograph because it lacks superfluous text on the dial.
Also revised is the original Polo which now enjoys a sleeker case and bracelet. Piaget now also offers semi-precious stone dials for the Polo. Such dials were synonymous with the brand in the seventies (think ultra-slim case, gold bracelet and stone dial).
Piaget’s range of ultra-slim watches received jewellery treatment and several of them are now available with gem setting, ranging from a little to a lot.
And a whole range of jewellery watches was introduced, including a delicate secret watch that flips open to reveal the time.
- SJX
This message has been edited by SJX on 2011-01-30 09:06:14 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2011-01-30 16:20:53