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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...  

.. "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... 

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

Love everything enameling related. It's an art I admire so much. Thanks for sharing. Vte :)

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... 

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 ...  

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

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... 

beautiful nevertheless, Ed ...  

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

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

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... 

MTF