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So much thought...
Just goes to show that nothing is ever easy when details are involved. Normally an enamel dial is never easy to begin with, but I never considered that the enamel gold wire would be too thick in the gray dragon dial, then more problems creep up. Truly a story in the dial itself!
Hope to see one of these Piaget timepieces in the flesh sometime. Miss Porche's works are truly beautiful and as fantastic as your pictures are, MTF, I hope I have the pleasure to see them with my own eyes with the glint of bright lights.
Piaget Technique & Aesthetic: Part 2 – Enamel
Piaget Technique & Aesthetic: Part 2 - Enamel Piaget recently released their craftsmanship 'know-how' watchmaking videos that premiered on PuristSPro. We were very honoured that PuristS could be the first in the world to see them. Now they can be seen...
I am a big fan of Ms. Anita Porche's works....
.. "Oh, my" is the word I can think of after reading this article. Having been a big fan, I knew so little about her and I learned a lot today. Thank you. She is one of the, if not THE, best enameler today and it is very fortunate for all of us that she r...
Are you an Art fan or a watch fan?
Ken, Are you a fan of the art of enamel, which< Ms Porchet is a Master? Or are you an owner of a watch that she contributed the enamel work? In either case, I can understand your fanaticism. :-) MTF
Nice post.
Love everything enameling related. It's an art I admire so much. Thanks for sharing. Vte :)
Your country is known
VMM, I understand but then again, your country is famous for ceramic painting. Although not enamel, the painting and firnig techniques are also used. The Moors gave us more than algebra; we got ceramic tiles too! If only there were more watchmakers than j...
Thanks a lot for this superb post!
I had the chance to handle several enamel dial watches from Piaget. I was very surprised by the wide range of styles available: Thanks Melvin! Fx ...
The enamel world map and moon display
is very attractive. Some say only 3 pieces were made but there is no way to confirm the rumour without jeopardising client confidentiality :-) Regards, MTF
So much thought...
Just goes to show that nothing is ever easy when details are involved. Normally an enamel dial is never easy to begin with, but I never considered that the enamel gold wire would be too thick in the gray dragon dial, then more problems creep up. Truly a s...
Thanks for this excellent post!
I am familiar with her work for Vacheron and have even met her briefly. Her work here shows that she is a remarkable artist without peer! Regards, Joseph
When you say 'familiar'
yesjb Thank you for the kind comments. When you say "familiar" with the work for VC, is that from eyeball experience? What did you feel when you saw it? Regards, MTF
Melvyn, there is so much to digest from your excellent post!
I didn't know that the enameller's work is hazardous due to the toxic materials. It is indeed a concern that the market may be flooded with the semi-qualified or partly-qualified or self-proclaimed enamellers. May be it is right time for Ms. Anita to comm...