Piaget

. . . Orange County yesterday over lunch and libations at a watering hole selected by gang leader Mitch K. About a dozen So Cal watch nuts enjoyed a leisurely afternoon talkin' watches, and afterwards, those of us that didn't have evening engagements made...  

. . . which evokes images of Cary Grant in "To Catch a Thief" . . . suave and elegant....  

This type of watch is not my taste (too much jewelry, too little time-telling), but it is charming nonetheless. What about pictures of the Altiplano and Double Jeu? *hands clasping expectantly* I'm sorry I missed out on the fun yesterday! I have no doubt ... 

. . . and one of our guests brought a family member who had no interest at all in watches, but had a good time nevertheless! See you soon, Art

. . . and your choice of either date display or a seconds subdial with power reserve. Both of these are in rose gold, but I'm told that other varieties are available. This message has been edited by MTF on 2009-07-26 15:35:35...  

. . . which, in my humble opinion, is amongst the most difficult to pull off successfully: This Altiplano encompasses a few design elements that defuses the usually high level of aesthetic tension a square design imparts; the wide case-to-dial proportions...  

. . . this model, the openworked Altiplano . . . . . . and I can see why, as the engraved angular pattern and open view into the movement adds a touch of masculinity to the design....  

Both the location and the design of the cut-out barrel remind me of the elements in the Chopard LUC Tourbillon Is there a similar piece with an automatic movement? A

. . . afaik, this is a special edition expressly for the boutiques. Reading between the lines, are you anticipating a version with a self-winding movement in regular production? Just curious, Art

Gents, Interesting sub-thread. Current Piaget automatic movement dimensions are: 500P family Group 1: 20.5 mm diameter x 3.45 - 5.1 mm height, depending on functions. 504P family Group 2: 24.6 mm diameter x 3.55mm height, depending on functions. 800P fami... 

does piaget still use the 12p? That's what I'd want skeletonized! A

I've seen what it can look like, and it is stunning... TM

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. . . the Altiplano Double Jeu, which displays two time zones . . . . . . one zone at a time....  

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This is my favorite Piaget! It's simply elegant -- perfectly understated, but never dull. Thanks again! Daos

. . . and display back....  

...using the mirror to reflect the movement. I like this Piaget with eccentric sub-seconds quite a lot, although I still prefer the traditional Altiplano. Piaget offers some of the most subtly beautiful watches on the planet IMO. Cheers, Daos

. . . featuring time and date or chronograph with second time zone and date....  

I knew the Polo FortyFive watches come in precious Titanium with rubber/Ti deployant bracelets. But I did not know there was an option for steel as well........ We need more information on this....and Switzerland is on "annual leave"......aaarrghhh. Regar... 

. . . but my understanding was that the accents are steel . . . please issue a correction if I'm wrong. Imprecisely, Art

Art, No - we're still good for the query. I knew about the rubber and Ti bracelets but not the Steel and Ti combo..... Regards, MTF

As it turned out I happend to be in the area today and stopped in. The bracelet is in fact, a light grey colored rubber strap. Same as the black rubber but just a light grey but indeed rubber not steel.

. . . that I was referring to - those are polished steel, according to the lady at the boutique you spoke with earlier today ;-) . . . best regards, Art

I too did not know about this bracelet. The Forty Five is my favorite Piaget so I'm curious to find out more also.

The godrons are indeed steel (316L and 904L).

. . . on the dials, replete with diamonds....  

Of the 12 possible astronomy signs and 1728 combinations, you chose the ONLY combination of three pieces that match the 'signs' in my family members! How did he do that? Inscrutable oriental No. MTF

. . . so we'll have to chalk it up to dumb luck ;-) . . . intuitively, Art

. . . in various stages of outfitting . . . . . . some more bedecked than others . . ....  

Thanks for the pics Art! -MW

. . . and, boy, will you be surprised! Inscrutably, Art

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...is that chocolate diamonds, I see? Helloooo, gorgeous! I'll take that one. Cheers, Daos

. . . I don't believe so, but it sure looks that way from the photo . . . memory challenged, Art

. . . it's just a clumsy photo with nonexistent warm hues where none should exist . . . disappointed, Art

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. . . quite the nicest ladies watch I've seen recently....  

. . . and a story to go along with it. Last summer, the under-the-radar gang visited the Piaget boutique and I managed to take a few photos of a similar Emperador decked in a grey dial and strap; I deleted the photos from my computer a few months ago beca...  

someone must have been impressed because he / she / it (so Latin) got one of these upon our return...... MTF

. . . with golden ratio designs, the Rectangle à l'Ancienne . . . . . . and the Emperador in rose gold with diamonds: Many thanks to Maryam and Queenie at the boutique . . . cordially, Art...  

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. . . cordially, Art