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The under-the-radar gang had their most recent meeting in . . .
. . . 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 off for South Coast Plaza to check out a few watch stores, with the Piaget boutique as my focus of attention.
Two recent additions to the gang are holding court with boutique manager Maryam Emamian in this photo . . . the Don and his Consiglieri are to the right, and Mitch is on his cell phone . . .
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The under-the-radar gang had their most recent meeting in . . .
. . . 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...
First up is the Limelight Tonneau XXL with diamonds . . .
. . . which evokes images of Cary Grant in "To Catch a Thief" . . . suave and elegant....
Very 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 ...
Your presence was missed, Daos . . .
. . . 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
Emperadors with diamonds . . .
. . . 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...
A pleasing square design . . .
. . . 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...
I believe wmclarenf1 has more than a passing interest in . . .
. . . 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....
Facinating
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
I don't think there's an automatic equivalent, Aaron . . .
. . . 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
hmm,,,,automatic Altiplano...fenestrated or not....
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...
Especially for Daos . . .
. . . the Altiplano Double Jeu, which displays two time zones . . . . . . one zone at a time....
Thanks, Art!
This is my favorite Piaget! It's simply elegant -- perfectly understated, but never dull. Thanks again! Daos
Altiplano with unusually offset small seconds subdial . . .
. . . and display back....
Great shot...
...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
Polos in composite titanium and steel construction . . .
. . . featuring time and date or chronograph with second time zone and date....
I did not know they came with steel bracelets.....
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...
My apologies for the vague description, MTF, the case is titanium . . .
. . . but my understanding was that the accents are steel . . . please issue a correction if I'm wrong. Imprecisely, Art
I meant Ti and Steel.....
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
Update
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.
Indubitably, Kevster, but it's the accents at the odd hours . . .
. . . that I was referring to - those are polished steel, according to the lady at the boutique you spoke with earlier today ;-) . . . best regards, Art
Interesting
I too did not know about this bracelet. The Forty Five is my favorite Piaget so I'm curious to find out more also.
A special edition featuring Chinese iconography . . .
. . . on the dials, replete with diamonds....
Obviously Dr No...knows
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
Umm . . . these were the only three on display . . .
. . . so we'll have to chalk it up to dumb luck ;-) . . . intuitively, Art
Emperador coussin models . . .
. . . in various stages of outfitting . . . . . . some more bedecked than others . . ....
Mine is coming up soon, Ming . . .
. . . and, boy, will you be surprised! Inscrutably, Art
OMG! In the 3rd photo down...
...is that chocolate diamonds, I see? Helloooo, gorgeous! I'll take that one. Cheers, Daos
I'll have to check with the boutique, Daos . . .
. . . I don't believe so, but it sure looks that way from the photo . . . memory challenged, Art
Sorry, Daos . . .
. . . it's just a clumsy photo with nonexistent warm hues where none should exist . . . disappointed, Art
. . . and finally, my favorite watch du jour . . .
. . . quite the nicest ladies watch I've seen recently....
The mandatory wrist shot . . .
. . . 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...
In 2008, the PoT went to PIAGET Manufactures and
someone must have been impressed because he / she / it (so Latin) got one of these upon our return...... MTF
Finis . . .
. . . 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...