You're welcome

Feb 11, 2012,11:49 AM
 

It's great to know that I was able to show you something new and fresh.

Hopefully the infection doesn't spread too too fast...

For some reason it seems the first time I responded, my response did not post.

Anways, hope you have a good weekend.

Chris

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Piaget: An Eye Opening Experience

 
 By: takman : February 4th, 2012-11:19
Hello everyone! First, I suppose I should introduce myself as I have been a long time lurker on these forums but sadly have not been able to contribute much myself, until now! My name is Chris, I am 22 years old, I live near Vancouver, and I caught the wa...  

Thanks a lot Chris for this wonderful report!

 
 By: foversta : February 4th, 2012-13:47
I feel that you really enjoyed your journey and you managed to capture the skills of the Piaget Manufacture which were also highlighted by the 2012 collection. Thanks a lot for your report, thanks to Oliver and thanks of course to Piaget for having organi... 

You're welcome...

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:34
I had a lot of fun in Geneva, I'm glad you enjoyed my report. Chris

Wow that is one great report

 
 By: Bill : February 4th, 2012-17:14
I guess the next generation of watch lovers is assured. Thanks for taking us on this great trip. Bill

I hope...

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:35
I can live up to the last generation! You are very welcome. Chris

HQ post. Fantastic tour.

 
 By: VMM : February 4th, 2012-18:31
I've enjoyed it a lot. The skeleton ultra thin kills me, what a nice watch. Thanks for sharing. Vte

It is a killer for sure...

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:36
Thanks for reading. Chris

Great write-up, Chris! :-)

 
 By: dxboon : February 4th, 2012-20:44
It looks like you had fun (I hope so!)! I loved your photos. They really capture all the great techniques on display at Piaget, and the care they take in crafting their timepieces. Piaget has always been the watchmaker's watchmaker, but your report shows ... 

Lots of fun

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:39
It was a great experience and I learned alot about Piaget. Until now I had only heard of JLC being the watchmaker's watchmaker, but now I know better (not to detract from JLC, of course). Chris

Great job!

 
 By: cazalea : February 4th, 2012-21:11
I hope you are thoroughly infected with the watch-collecting bug. Cazalea

Thank you

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:43
Your collection is something to strive for. Chris

Bravo, great report! [nt]

 
 By: pinoywis : February 5th, 2012-02:16
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Thanks!

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:43
Glad you liked it. Chris

You lucky lucky ....

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 5th, 2012-08:14
Purist. Great report I really enjoyed reading it. I'm so not anvy any more and glad that you got the prize (tongue firmly still in cheek) Looking forward your next post wich must come soon Best Damjan

If only...

 
 By: takman : February 5th, 2012-12:46
There could have been more than one winner. I am afraid it will be hard to match this post... I will try to become more active though, thanks for reading. Chris

You're welcome [nt]

 
 By: takman : February 6th, 2012-21:39
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The pleasure is different and new

 
 By: MTF : February 5th, 2012-20:16
through new eyes, takman. I haver been to a number of 'factories' and to both Piaget Manufactures many times but your 'fresh' report brings new feelings to me. Thank you....and also to Piaget for organising the contest and prize. You have many decades lef... 

You're welcome

 
 By: takman : February 11th, 2012-11:49
It's great to know that I was able to show you something new and fresh. Hopefully the infection doesn't spread too too fast... For some reason it seems the first time I responded, my response did not post. Anways, hope you have a good weekend. Chris

For me as well! ;-)

 
 By: anaesdoc : February 6th, 2012-04:17
At least in the indirect way through your report! Thanks a lot, Chris, for the effort you undertook to let us participate in your Piaget experience! Well done. And I give kudos to your decision to end the lurking status and to take an active part on this ...  

Nice one!

 
 By: takman : February 6th, 2012-21:54
The Seiko Spirit line has some really nice looking watches, that's for sure. You are very welcome, it was my pleasure to relay my journey to everyone and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Chris

Good post chris ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : February 6th, 2012-04:27
Good post Chris, Piaget are making some great watches, this bug could get costly ! Keep it up Cronolust

Thanks

 
 By: takman : February 6th, 2012-21:56
Yes they certainly are making some very appealing watches. Chris

Congrats Chris, this is ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : February 6th, 2012-08:03
a very well written/illustrated report. You already learnt a lot from lurking/listening only The winner of our Piaget competition, Chris aka Takman, next to Philippe Léopold-Metzger, Piaget CEO: Chris, it was a pleasure to accompany you and I hope to read...  

Thank you, Oliver

 
 By: takman : February 6th, 2012-22:11
I had a lot of fun, especially afterwards at the Mad Art gallery. She does have a good eye, eh? I was pleasantly surprised when the guys at Piaget said it was a real movement. Chris

Thank you for this thorough pictorial report

 
 By: jfsuperior : February 6th, 2012-08:12
Kudos to Piaget for allowing you to photograph their factory. It opens doors to a wide audience around the globe with many potential customers. And, thanks to you for taking the time to post and share your experience with forum readers. Best regards, Jack... 

You're welcome

 
 By: takman : February 6th, 2012-22:14
I enjoyed being able to share my experience with all of you. Chris

Caribou!

 
 By: amanico : February 6th, 2012-08:18
That is a superb post, Chris. A visit in a manufacture is always an intense moment, for us, watch nuts... It is like if you want to discover what is behind the curtain. And Piaget is no exception to the rule. Thanks for sharing these intense and superb mo... 

Thank you, Nicolas

 
 By: takman : February 6th, 2012-22:26
It was indeed an experience to remember and I thank Piaget for making it possible and their hospitality. Chris

Great report Chris and looks like you had a memorable experience!

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : February 9th, 2012-19:35
One quick question - if funds were not an issue, which Piaget would you want to get as your 1st Piaget watch? Cheers, Anthony

A lifetime experience, for sure

 
 By: takman : February 10th, 2012-00:09
It will be a great story to tell when I finally do purchase a Piaget. As for your question... Well I was quite impressed by the Altiplano Ultra-Thin Skeleton, but I think that answer would be too easy... If funds were not an issue then I think I would hav... 

Nothing is wrong with simple taste ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : February 10th, 2012-01:14
and most people need a long time to understand that Skeletons like the new one from Piaget should come with a warning: You have to be older than 21 years. You will see the naked truth. You could be seriously addicted. It could affect ... Oliver...  

Cool photo

 
 By: takman : February 11th, 2012-11:53
I neither smoke nor own a skeleton watch..... but the latter will change someday Chris...  

I think I would want to get a Piaget Emperador Coussin Large Moon

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : February 10th, 2012-08:55
as my first Piaget. I hope Piaget comes out with a "sporty" colored version of this moon watch in a white metal, preferably stainless steel! Cheers, Anthony...  

Stainless steel...

 
 By: takman : February 11th, 2012-11:57
Was not regarded by one of people at Piaget as being part of their DNA. He acknowledged they use titanium... but it seems precious metals are more dear to Piaget. But who knows! Chris

Excellent, great report Chris!

 
 By: MichaelC : February 10th, 2012-08:35
I am so happy you were able to make this special trip.

Thank you very much

 
 By: takman : February 11th, 2012-11:45
Just imagine how happy I was

Great report!

 
 By: AndrewD : February 12th, 2012-18:58
Congratulations again, Chris, and thanks for taking us along on the tours. It’s wonderful to see behind the scenes and it gives you a great appreciation as to what goes into the watches, and what makes each manufacture special. I liked the QC area and the... 

Many thanks Andrew

 
 By: takman : February 13th, 2012-00:05
It was my pleasure to prepare this report for you all and I am so happy that so many of you enjoyed it. Indeed, going behind the scenes really did give me a higher appreciation for what goes into this wonderful hobby of ours. It especially showed me a sid... 

Impressive and very interesting trip report..

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : April 13th, 2012-14:00
Thank you so much Best Hans