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The Rationale?
Jun 04, 2009,19:48 PM
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 adorning be external—the braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing—but let your adorning be he hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. True beauty is what flows from the inside. It is akin to the old eastern tradition of evaluating the nobility of a person not by the amount of cash he has but by his character.
For a watch, the "inside" is the movement. In my opinion, that is why the 9P movement is adorned with exceptional handcrafted beauty (But I find it odd that the screws finishing are not on par).
I find it astonishing to see how different the 21st century watch culture is today. It is filled with excessive self-promotion and exhibitionism.
Pat
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GEORGES PIAGET PLATINUM- 9P MOVEMENT
By: VPREGULATOR : June 4th, 2009-05:47
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! ...
You lucky, lucky boy!
By: MTF : June 4th, 2009-06:42
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. ...
The Rationale?
By: patrickau : June 4th, 2009-19:48
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 detai...
Piaget is trying to change....
By: MTF : June 4th, 2009-09:41
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...
Hand Engraved
By: Meehna : June 4th, 2009-12:38
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 th...
Dichotomy
By: MTF : June 4th, 2009-17:57
Meehna, Yes there seemed to be a dichotomy in finishing. Highly engraved but screws a bit plain. The screws look well finished in a functional sense but not blued. But this was 1992, when the rest of the swiss mechanical watch industry was gasping for lif...
Georges Piaget 100 pieces in Pt but...
By: MTF : June 8th, 2009-06:01
strangely... 50 pieces in pink gold. 500 pieces in yellow gold. 150 pieces in white (or gris) gold. The platinum pieces had the engraved movement secretly inside. Regards, MTF
Piaget Back Case
By: VPREGULATOR : June 4th, 2009-19:15
The inside of the back case is solid metal with some nice designs. I wish they could make a sapphire glass back for this model just like Patek's 5050 which comes with 2 backs - platinum and crystal.
I like..
By: patrickau : June 4th, 2009-19:59
I like the two flowers engraved around the jewels. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing!
By: dxboon : June 5th, 2009-01:21
Stunning engraving! Thanks for sharing it with us! I probably never would've been able to experience this decoration otherwise. My favorite detail is the carving around the rubies which turns them into tiny jeweled flowers. Gorgeous! Cheers, Daos
GORGEOUS PIAGET
By: VPREGULATOR : June 5th, 2009-05:01
Perhaps this model should be named ' GORGEOUS PIAGET' I agree with you about the flower motif.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
By: masterspiece : June 5th, 2009-12:38
Perhaps, if those who do not understand why PuristS have a passion for watches, these pictures could persuade and help them understand that there is more to a watch than keeping time. The engraving is TRULY a piece of art. Thanks for sharing, VPREGULATOR....
ART OF ENGRAVING
By: VPREGULATOR : June 5th, 2009-18:22
Thanks everybody I was just as curious myself when Dr Foo asked me for the photos. Previously it was just the watch technician who got to see it during servicing. Anyway I am also opening up the case of an old Patek pocket watch and will also take photos ...
Beautiful engraved movement but ...
By: ling5hk : June 8th, 2009-16:00
I find the screws are out of place and rough. Piaget could have improved on that.minute etails. Regars Ling
