MTF introduces the Piaget Dancer, a line celebrated for its exceptional bracelet craftsmanship and timeless design. This post highlights the 2013 'Dancer 2 Tones' models, emphasizing Piaget's deep heritage in jewelry making and its influence on watch bracelet comfort and aesthetics. Readers gain insight into the historical evolution of the Dancer line and the meticulous artistry behind its construction.

Piaget – the precious dance

Over the years, I have visited many Swiss and German watch factories. Amongst them were eminent haute horlogerie brands and some also with a strong tradition in jewellery. There is no doubt that when it comes to crafting metal watch bracelets, a history of working jewellery gives a brand the keen understanding of comfort and the play of metal on skin.

One of the most flexible and comfortable watch bracelets in the world is found on the Piaget Dancer. The "technique and aesthetic" of bracelet making at Piaget will be the subject of in-depth discourse in future but for now, our attention is devoted to the launch of new models in the Dancer line for 2013 .

A Little History
Forever round and amazingly slender, the classic Dancer was first introduced in 1986 as an ultrathin watch that has maintained the perfect circle motif with double gadroons on bezel and bracelet without succumbing to the whims of fads or trends; it is Timeless whilst the 'pure' dial of either dots or batons marked off the graceful ballet of the hours.

On the 20th birthday of the line in 2006, a new 38mm Dancer was launched folowed by the 28mm version in 2008. To further complicate the choice was a 38mm Dancer Skeleton introduced in 2011. There is also a Dancer Exceptional...

The Dancer line is both feminine and masculine from the juxtaposition of the dumb-bell shaped links handcrafted into the extremely supple bracelet integrated into the case. There are subtle finishes of alternating matt and polished surfaces on the bracelet with "P" engraving on the buckle. Only the owner knows of the Piaget Coat-of-Arms on the case back that adds refinement.

The two sizes allow what the customers call a "couple offer system" or in the vernacular: His & Hers watches.

A Golden Alliance
Until now, one could choose Dancers in White, Pink or Yellow gold. For 2013, an alliance between white and pink gold is created: 'Dancer 2 Tones'.

Framed by a slender, stylish case, the pure sunburst satin-brushed silver-toned dial is punctuated by double applied pink gold baton-type hour-markers alternating with simple black transferred counterparts. The bracelet extends the flowing perfection of the case through individually polished and sandblasted links entirely in-house assembled by the artisans of the Manufacture Piaget. It ensures incomparable wearer comfort by ideally adapting to the curves of the wrist.

Lit up by 36 diamonds as well as double gadroons lending a subtle visual rhythm to the gem-setting on the pink gold bezel, this timepiece is crafted in the finest Piaget tradition and its innovative design stems from the two-tone design of the bracelet in 18-carat pink and white gold.

It is one of the rare all-gold creations in two different colours currently on the watch market , and that is precisely what sets Piaget apart as the proponent of a unique and distinctive style. Moreover, the smooth continuity between the pink gold of the external bracelet links and the bezel further enhances the unique nature of this Maison style.

Reference: G0A38060
Case: 38 mm diameter. Case in pink gold 18K set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.7 ct)
Dial:   Sunburst satin-brushed silver-tone, alternating double baton-type hour-markers applied in pink gold and single black hour-markers.
Movement:  Manufacture Piaget 430P, movement ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical, hours, minutes
Strap:   Strap in white gold and pink gold 18K, integrated with the case, sandblasted central links
Buckle:  Buckle in pink gold integrated with the strap

Reference: G0A38061
Case: 28 mm diameter. Case in pink gold 18K set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.3 ct)
Dial:   Sunburst satin-brushed silver-tone, alternating double baton-type hour-markers applied in pink gold and single black hour-markers.
Movement:  Movement Piaget 857P quartz, hours, minutes
Strap:   Strap in white gold and pink gold 18K, integrated with the case, sandblasted central links
Buckle:  Buckle in pink gold integrated with the strap

Piaget: The Dance for the Few.

Regards,

MTF