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Six-sided Beauties
Shaped watches are perhaps not for everyone. Those comfortable with wearing an uncommonly shaped timepiece are often confident in themselves and their own tastes. I like those kind of people! Piaget is a brand confident in its watchmaking and artistic prowess, so it's natural that they offer timepieces housed in less common cases. I'm pleased to share some photos of hexagonal watches powered by the famous ultra-thin caliber 9P from Piaget's Private Collection.
Enjoy!
An elegant option! Notice the same pattern displayed on bezel and bracelet!
A hexagonal watch with falcon's eye dial. This textured gold bracelet is one of my favorite styles from Piaget.
Paved diamond dialed.
This one is my favorite -- a pietersite dial.
Look at the beautiful pattern created by the mother-of-pearl!
Which model do you like best? What do you think about watches that are not round or rectangular/square? Do you like uncommon watch shapes?
Cheers,
Daos
Six-sided Beauties
Shaped watches are perhaps not for everyone. Those comfortable with wearing an uncommonly shaped timepiece are often confident in themselves and their own tastes. I like those kind of people! Piaget is a brand confident in its watchmaking and artistic pro...
I don't like....
every oddly shaped case just because it's different, but this one I sure do . Just keep the diamonds off and the case looks great! I also really love the textured gold bracelet (your description), never seen that before! Also what is a pietersite dial? Th...
Pietersite is a mineral...
...not unlike tiger's eye, but the fibrous material running through the stone (quartz is the base, I believe) doesn't run in quite a definite linear pattern like the tiger's eye. Instead the streaks kind of swirl around. I think Jaquet Droz had some prett...
Piaget unusual hexagon watches but still haute horologerie
I like the funkiness of hexagonal watches from Piaget because few other brands have haute horlogerie products of this shape and thin-ness. They have the ultra-thin and famous 9P movement inside, one of the thinnest mechanical movements ever. Also they put...
I agree that...
...maturity in taste, or an eclectic and open-minded view of beauty are needed to best appreciate these hexagonal watches. As a dress option, I find them quite compelling. They have a pleasing architectural quality to them. Cheers, Daos
My fav one ? The MOP version !
I love its dial, it perfectly works with the sharp case. A beautiful watch. Fx
I'm not surprised, as you have very...
...sophisticated tastes and the intellect to appreciate an unusual offering such as these hexagonal watches. I think the MOP piece would make an excellent black tie watch. Imagine it with MOP/onyx shirt studs, cufflinks, and tie pin! Cheers, Daos
Very cool watches...
My favorites are the one with the a pietersite dial and the last one with the mother of pearl dial. The watch with the a pietersite dial, I'm just drawn into the dial. Its such an unsual looking material that I forgot about the case shape. If I found a pa...
I am very drawn to the pietersite dial.
The myriad colors and patterns inherent in the stone make the dial interesting from every angle. There's something to discover in every facet of the dial. The MOP dial is so zany and fun. I would love that watch on a man in a black (or white) tux! You cou...
The different colors...
in the pietersite dial really make the watch come alive. You get some intense orange and reds, and the dark tone of the dial really makes them stand out. I think it would be a very exciting watch for a woman at an elegant function. The MOP dial is kind of...
You're welcome, Dino! :-)
You always have such good insights and commentary on the boards. I enjoy posting for you! Cheers, Daos
What is the case size, Daos?
Without a wrist shot, it's hard to tell. Which paradoxically means that Piaget got the proportions correct. It's great to mix up traditional horology a little. Striking designs. Andrew
Not sure, but will check.
It's got to be a moderately-sized piece, nothing too outlandish! I am going to ask for the dimensions and get back to you. Cheers, Daos
Congratulations!
I hope you wear, and enjoy it! The bracelet is actually one of my favorite details about the timepiece. Cheers, Daos
You are the ONLY person I know
shadowprince2000, These Piaget hexagonal and hard stone dial watches with gold bracelet are very rare and I have never seen one outside the Piaget museum. Thus, your post of a real one in real use is even more rare. Most Piaget customers are not like fans...
Smooth and Robust
As expected from a first class category , the finishing of the bracelet is smooth on the the 9P movement although 2 mm thick ,but it is sturdy enough to be used everyday..
Wow that is stunning....
Your watch is absolutely beautiful! Its always great to see photos of unusual vintage watches, especially when they are Piagets with stone dials. Thanks for sharing some photos and insight into what its like to own one. Best regards, Dino
Thank you
My pleasure to share my beautiful piaget watches with our staff. Appreciate your response.