Complications
VPREGULATOR shares an exclusive look inside a Georges Piaget platinum timepiece, revealing the intricately carved 9P movement. This post highlights Piaget's tradition of exquisite, hidden craftsmanship, inviting readers to appreciate the artistry typically reserved for watchmakers during servicing. VPREGULATOR's detailed photos offer a rare glimpse into a movement often compared to Patek Philippe's finest work.
As promised these are the photos taken when the watch was sent for servicing:
Melvin I hope you 'll be happy - I really like the intricately carved movement - the workmanship
can really rival Patek's.
The gilded skeletonised movement - oh so very Piaget!
For the rest of the community, vpregulator is referring to a previous thread where he only had the external views of this uncommon limited edition celebrating Georges Piaget (founder) click here Thanks vpregulator for the internal photos of the movement. It is amazing and a little intriguing why Piaget would make such an exquisite decoration...really super-luxe and exceeding expectations....only to hide it somewhere that only trained watchmakers can see, at best, maybe every 5 years. Is it a sec
MTF, I believe the 9P is a perfect example of the Swiss watchmaking founding tradition. The Calvinists had strong vocation convictions, being directly responsible to God in all they do being one of them. So, even though men could not see them, every detailing counts because God sees them. Why then a modest understate outside but glorious intricate inside (and no display back)? At that time, public display of vanity (jewelry, etc.) was not allowed. Quote from 1 Peter 3:3-4 Do not let your adornin
Being "secret" is one thing, but I think Piaget is going a little overboard with keep their brand "secret" with a watch like this. - AT
Yes...they did hide stuff in a perverse humble fashion. They did the same with the 120th Anniversary edition too. I guess that they have to be less coy to allow PuristS and watch enthusiasts know what we are missing. Regards, MTF
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Great peek into the delightful secrets hidden behind the case, VPRegulator. I think you meant the movement is dipped in gold and then hand-engraved, not skeletonized, though I bet a skeletonized movement would be equally stunning. Was it just me or did the screws look a bit under-dressed in comparison to the rest of the movement? MTF, what are your thoughts on this one? m
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