Piaget

When I was the moderator for the Jaquet Droz brand, I feel in love with stone dials. There is so much work involved with creating these dials, much more than the simple stamped brass plates that I was used to. The lapidary skills required to produced such...  

Than Mike for the question. I'm afraid that I'm 'too young' in horology to remember 1964 But I do recall Tissot makng the whole watch case out of stone and wood in the 1980s. Got the current Mrs MTF a nice 'wood watch' that she loved but our dog chewed it... 

I'm a big fan of stone/meteorite dials and fell in love with JD because of that.However,a watch needs a good calibre if it wants to show off it's unique dial.Something about the uniqueness of every individual dial that strikes me.I'm dreaming of spectroli... 

but we definately see both sides of the coin in the horological world. Fortunately there is minimal argument about Piaget. Piaget incorporates a long history of watchmaking achievement with beautiful dials! Best, Mike

I could've sworn that I previously responded to this post, but I don't see it here. Thanks for showcasing some beautiful and unusual pieces from Piaget. The Polo with meteorite dial is particularly eye-catching. I'd love to see Piaget release some more st... 

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Mike, Pietersite (variation of tiger-eye) dial is unlikely because it has been "all mined out", according to South African authorities. But, Jade dial on Altiplano is back in production...... Very limited production unlike some other newbie brand recently...  

particularly in vintage Piaget watches. I think the first watch I ever saw that had a stone dial, was a client's mens 18Kt gold Datejust with matching jubilee bracelet and a malachite dial. While the dial was fascinating, it was not a really good looking ... 

At least there are three of us interested. Hope to meet you again soon Dino. Mike

The three of us can always hope for some new stone dial Piagets ...but I guess we should not hold our breath! It was great meeting you at the Purists dinner in Boston a while back. You certainly brought some interesting watches. Also I think since Bill L.... 

I've got a Piaget watch with i jade dial! I dont know anything of the watch so thank's for the info about that it is a stone! I've been thinking about it for a long time. I got the watch from my grandfather, bought in the 60's. Iif you know anything more ...  

I AGREE,.STONE DIALS ARE BEAUTIFUL . A CHARACTER THAT ONLY PIAGET WATCHES HAVE GOT. LOOK AT ANY GORGIOUS DIAL WITH STONE AND THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS : MUST BE PIAGET. PIAGET , THE JEWEL WATCH. PROUD OWNER OF THE FOLLOWING PIAGET WATCHES.

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I INHRETED THE LOVE OF PIAGET WATCHES FROM MY MOTHER WHOM SHE USED TO TAIK ABOUT THEIR BEAUTY SINCE I WAS A KID. NOW , I OWN 5 WATCHES , 4 OF THEM HAVE EITHER : MALACHITE OR JADE OR LAPIS. CHECK THE PICTURES.

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I agree, stone dials are beautiful. A character that only Piaget watches have got. Look at any gorgeous dial with stone and the first impression is: Must be Piaget. Piaget, the jewel watch. Proud owner of the following Piaget watches: Malachite Lapis Lapi...  

shadowprince2000, You showed some rare watches. Opal is brittle and difficult to make big dials so we usually get ladies' watches with opal dial. A larger watch is rare indeed. Lapis lazuli dial is in a very rare shaped case and bracelet combination; I ha... 

Thank you. I think piaget watches designs in 1960`s and 1970`s were much prettier than their late ones . Appreciate your comment.

I love the stone dial Piagets of the past. Its great seeing someone wearing and enjoying them. Best regards, Dino

I have a Piaget opaque ruby dial with 12 diamonds (white gold hands included) for sale, if annybody is interested. (the small cut on the left is to calibrate the dial to the movement, not damage) asking €450,- Unfortunatly the watch case, and especially t...  

and like you, Mike, my appreciation comes from my being familiar with Jaquet Droz watches. It would be nice to see Piaget employ stone in one of the modern Altiplano models. My favorite JD (I love the hexagonal grain pattern of the ruby's heart stone): Bi...