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Lovely overview!
Jul 31, 2012,16:44 PM
Thanks for posting, Bill!
One variety I would also love is a large automatic version of the plain Altiplano with dauphine hands but without seconds. In 40mm or 42mm. But even some purists might find that too plain.
Anyway, I hope you can sometime own one of these. I had to save up for mine for quite a bit too, but it's so worth it. I had my eyes on a Jaquet Droz model for quite some time, but I never really liked the design of the movement. The Piaget movements are much more beautiful. So, yes, I am biased, but I fully agree on your favourite...
Have a lovely day!
R
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Lovely overview!
By: Poktori : July 31st, 2012-16:44
Thanks for posting, Bill! One variety I would also love is a large automatic version of the plain Altiplano with dauphine hands but without seconds. In 40mm or 42mm. But even some purists might find that too plain. Anyway, I hope you can sometime own one ...
While I like Dauphine hands as much as anyone....
By: WHL : August 6th, 2012-11:01
I think they would be out of place in the Altiplano collection because the baton hands partner well with the thin "Baton" painted hours markers. Regardless, I hope you can make the 40 mm model yours some day. It is truly great dress watch. Bill
I'm torn between the 40mm and 43mm.
By: dxboon : July 31st, 2012-20:54
On one hand, I would really like to add a micro-rotor to my collection. I also like the historical tie-in to notable vintage Piaget movements in the 43mm variant. However, IMO 43mm is really getting to be TOO much of a good thing when it comes to a true d...
Like others have mentioned...
By: WHL : August 6th, 2012-11:03
an automatic 40 mm watch would be nice to see. After all, VC does it successfully with the 81180 (manual) and 85180 (automatic) Patrimony Contemporaine models. Bill
Too voyeuristic
By: MTF : August 3rd, 2012-11:02
arthur, Sometimes, the hint and mystery of the unseen is more scintillating than the full frontal...... Or in this case, the full rear exposure. He who knows...and knows he knows......... :-) MTF
Thanks for the post Bill.
By: foversta : August 1st, 2012-09:38
I really believe that Piaget should consider a 40mm automatic Altiplano. The skeletonized version (even smaller!) shows that a smaller caser is perfect for this micro-rotor movement. Fx
Nice Pics
By: BTWatchguy : August 2nd, 2012-13:10
Well Writen Bill, Thanks for the great photos
Piaget, Piaget, Piaget ... you gave me some sleepless nights ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : August 3rd, 2012-08:51
First: thank you for the post! Piaget, yes that is and was one manufacturer that I am still "breading" about: loooovely designs, but here and there still not convinced about the technical aspects in some "simple" watches. If I compare the 1208P with Patek...
I had the same thought ...
By: COUNT DE MONET : August 7th, 2012-05:14
Would be nice to know of this possibly hidden property of the movement. Best Moritz
Delayed reply about Piaget 1200/1208 P
By: MTF : August 21st, 2012-21:38
Sorry forumners, Piaget and the whole of Switzerland have been on something called the Summer Shutdown They returned and I have asked the technical question. No doubt my e-mail is unuder a Swiss mountain of other e-mails! I will post as soon as we know. P...
Many thanks Melvyn!
By: COUNT DE MONET : August 22nd, 2012-05:45
I really do appreciate your help in this matter. What I ment was more a technical element, a method like bearing the second wheel after the rotor on balls. Yes, you are right about technical formats changing and also about materials used. And also that th...
Universal Geneve UG1 66 - UG 2 67 did have this feature
By: COUNT DE MONET : August 22nd, 2012-11:59
Hello again, just found the information on the net: as I suspected Universal Geneve was not only the first one to use a micro rotor, but also to use the second ball bearings. On an Italian watch forum it was also discussed that this might have been an ins...
PIAGET answers
By: MTF : August 31st, 2012-05:49
The answer has been placed in a new posting thread. The URL link follows: piaget.watchprosite.com