I have an even deeper appreciation ...

Aug 02, 2013,03:59 AM
 


... of Piaget after seeing these behind-the-scenes posts. Understanding the steps that occur behind the final watch adds enormously.

Piaget do those complex cases with brushed and polished surfaces and convex and concave shapes that hug the wrist so beautifully. I am always impressed with the ergonomics as well as the style when I visit the Boutiques.

Looking forward to future insights.

Andrew

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Piaget Technique & Aesthetic Part 6: Engineering

 
 By: MTF : July 26th, 2013-03:33
Piaget Technique & Aesthetic Part 6 – Engineering Piaget CEO – Philippe Léopold-Metzger – wrote in his Welcome Message to this forum: "Piaget is very proud of its history in Watchmaking, that started back in 1874. In the past 10 years, developing new ...  

Again, a great post Melvyn!

 
 By: foversta : July 30th, 2013-13:12
These cases have sensual curves... Fx

Where Piaget "curves" come from

 
 By: MTF : July 30th, 2013-14:01
FrX, Thanks. You make a good point about the curves of Piaget watches. We asked the designers where they got inspiration from. Of course, this was with the background that certain famous clients ordered specific items that eventually influenced the later ...  

I have an even deeper appreciation ...

 
 By: AndrewD : August 2nd, 2013-03:59
... of Piaget after seeing these behind-the-scenes posts. Understanding the steps that occur behind the final watch adds enormously. Piaget do those complex cases with brushed and polished surfaces and convex and concave shapes that hug the wrist so beaut... 

It's funny that I usually buy watches AFTER a factory visit

 
 By: MTF : August 2nd, 2013-11:02
It may just be a coincidence but the current Mrs MTF and I seem to buy watches after visiting the factory. It happened after visits to Glashuette Original, Patek Philippe, and Girard-Perregaux. It happened before and after visits to Audemars Piguet, and C...