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I don't know whether they are embarrassed, and like you I haven't seen this model on their official website yet (your LE is still up), but I wouldn't expect Piaget to launch a new model and then try to keep it hidden.
Apr 25, 2020,16:23 PM
It just makes no sense, besides that things would look even more shady than they already are. The best (and probably only) course of action I can see for them is to issue a swift apology for this unintended/regrettable/they-choose-a-credible-term-for mistake, offer the 500 original owners a full refund should they wish to return their watch, and finally pull the latest reference.
This would make them look good in my eyes, and I'm sure it will help regain the trust of their 500 customers (if not of the broader watch community) in an elegant way. Then they can always re-issue this watch down the road with a completely different dial color, for instance, and nobody would feel cheated. If you hear back from Piaget before everybody else does, please keep us posted ;-)
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When is a limited edition not limited?
By: Michel : April 25th, 2020-13:45
Exhibit A is the Limited editon(500) of the Piaget Polo S with green dial ref GOA44001 released a year ago. Exhibit B is Piaget Polo S with green dial with reference GOA45005 released today. As you will see, apart from the interchangeable straps and brace...
Good point! They cheated!
By: patrick_y : April 25th, 2020-14:04
Too similar! Bad form on Piaget's part! They should commit to being limited and have empathy for their clients who bought a watch with a reasonable expectation that it'd be "limited."
It is so common.
By: als1678 : April 25th, 2020-18:06
Often limited editions are turned into regular editions. The brands can get away with it so they do it. It is terrible. Richemont is the biggest violator. Panerai (everything), JLC (extreme lab, Polaris tribute etc), Lange (pretty much everything above 10...
Apparently pretty common, Michel...
By: jporos : April 25th, 2020-21:45
Here is my Junghans Max Bill 100 Jahre Bauhaus Limited Edition ... and here is the Max Bill 100 Jahre Bauhaus unlimited edition. The PVD case has been changed to a plain steel case, the datewheel red font and background reversed, and a black strap substit...
Thank you friends.......
By: Michel : April 26th, 2020-01:10
I’ve had many helpful replies and now feel better educated ! My conclusion, which was probably my hunch at the beginning, is that the watch manufacturers will always follow the money and the demand, and whilst not technically infringing the ‘limited editi...