MTF
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Dichotomy
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 life after the quartz crisis. So, the context of the handiwork is amazing. If Piaget had display casebacks....and they still don't for many models....perhaps they would have blued the screws.
Then again, nobody is supposed to see them.....nor to see the engraving.....enigma: why do it?
vpregulator was replying to my previous thread query and ED209's photo of a skeletonised & engraved 9P movement:
Photo by ED209
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2009-06-08 01:58:02
GEORGES PIAGET PLATINUM- 9P MOVEMENT
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!
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?
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...
Wow amazing! Piaget covered up this beautiful engraving with a solid caseback?
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
Piaget is trying to change....
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
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
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...
Beautiful, thanks very much for sharing that!
and a LE of 100...now that is a LE, not like most others at 1000 or more...very nice! TM
Georges Piaget 100 pieces in Pt but...
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
I don;t understand why Piaget wants to hide such craftsmanship
Can you order a sapphire case as a replacement?
Piaget Back Case
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.
Amazing!
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
Perhaps this model should be named ' GORGEOUS PIAGET' I agree with you about the flower motif.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
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
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 ...
I find the screws are out of place and rough. Piaget could have improved on that.minute etails. Regars Ling