Piaget Boutique Visit: Altiplano & Emperador
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Piaget Boutique Visit: Altiplano & Emperador

By Dr No · Jul 26, 2009 · 45 replies
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Dr No's post chronicles a Southern California PuristS gathering, offering a glimpse into the community's passion for watches and a focused visit to the Piaget boutique. The article highlights various Piaget models, including the Altiplano and Emperador, and delves into the technical specifications of Piaget's automatic movements. It captures the essence of a collector's meetup, blending social interaction with in-depth horological exploration.

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. . . Orange County yesterday over lunch and libations at a watering hole selected by gang leader Mitch K. About a dozen So Cal watch nuts enjoyed a leisurely afternoon talkin' watches, and afterwards, those of us that didn't have evening engagements made off for South Coast Plaza to check out a few watch stores, with the Piaget boutique as my focus of attention.




Two recent additions to the gang are holding court with boutique manager Maryam Emamian in this photo . . . the Don and his Consiglieri are to the right, and Mitch is on his cell phone . . .

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Dr No
Jul 26, 2009

. . . which evokes images of Cary Grant in "To Catch a Thief" . . . suave and elegant.

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Dr No
Jul 26, 2009

. . . and your choice of either date display or a seconds subdial with power reserve. Both of these are in rose gold, but I'm told that other varieties are available. This message has been edited by MTF on 2009-07-26 15:35:35

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dxboon
Jul 26, 2009

This type of watch is not my taste (too much jewelry, too little time-telling), but it is charming nonetheless. What about pictures of the Altiplano and Double Jeu? *hands clasping expectantly* I'm sorry I missed out on the fun yesterday! I have no doubt it was a great time! Cheers, Daos

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Dr No
Jul 26, 2009

. . . which, in my humble opinion, is amongst the most difficult to pull off successfully: This Altiplano encompasses a few design elements that defuses the usually high level of aesthetic tension a square design imparts; the wide case-to-dial proportions, mainly, but also the signature elongated hour markers and symmetrical lugs that create the impression of squares at the corners. My sense is that the warm hues of rose gold add to the effect as well. This message has been edited by Dr No on 20

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Dr No
Jul 26, 2009

. . . this model, the openworked Altiplano . . . . . . and I can see why, as the engraved angular pattern and open view into the movement adds a touch of masculinity to the design.

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Dr No
Jul 26, 2009

. . . and one of our guests brought a family member who had no interest at all in watches, but had a good time nevertheless! See you soon, Art

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