My head is hanging in shame...

Sep 12, 2009,02:04 AM
 

Maybe I will have to wear a "Scarelet Letter P" on my clothing as atonement for my not noticing this forum was here.  I was astonished when I checked some back pages to see how long the Piaget forum has been going!  I don't know how I missed seeing it previously!  But now that I know its here I will be a frequent visitor.  I have been eyeing both the Altiplano and an Emperador lines as potential additions to my collection at some point, so its great to have this forum as a resource. 

Again, a wonderful job on the article regarding the enameled pieces and I look forward to visiting this forum often.

Best regards,

Dino


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PIAGET Enamel Watches – a Fusion of Art and Science: Part 1

 
 By: MTF : September 8th, 2009-11:55
Ref. G0A31164 'Venice' When I first saw 'enamel' Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif watches, I was rather surprised that they called it enamelling. I expected enamel work for watches to be pure white dial faces or miniature paintings on case backs. I could no...  

The Piaget 'Venice' is stunning!

 
 By: DRMW : September 8th, 2009-21:29
Thanks MTF, looking forward to Part II -MW

Strictly speaking it should be 'Tribute to Piazza San Marco'

 
 By: MTF : September 9th, 2009-04:24
PIAGET has some connection with the Piazza San Marco clocktower in Venice. The city name is more recognisable than the name - 'Piazza San Marco Clocktower'; I used some poetic licence. The wonderful clocktower in Piazza San Marco, commissioned by the Doge... 

I feel like I'm back in my college Art History classes!

 
 By: dxboon : September 8th, 2009-22:22
Thanks, MTF! I love your article. It's been a long time since I read many of the terms you kindly explain in your post. I agree with your sentiment that enameling is more art than science. It takes knowledge, experience, and that sixth-sense almost to kno... 

The value proposition is difficult

 
 By: MTF : September 9th, 2009-04:29
to explain without some background. An enamelled piece is many times pricier than a 'simple' Tourbillon Relatif, which, in itself is already a princely sum. The search for perfection in an imperfect world gives up many failures and the spoilage rate is hi... 

Stunning ....

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : September 9th, 2009-01:24
my favorite being NY but all are gorgeous! Most innovative and charming case sides I ever saw Thank you for sharing Best Damian

I'm a bit partial to...

 
 By: MTF : September 9th, 2009-04:26
'Pekin' being of chinese genotype but the New York seems quietly elegant in a dark monotone. Regards, MTF

WOW!!! I was stunned as I clicked on this story! [nt]

 
 By: big daddy : September 9th, 2009-16:34
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Stunned....good or stunned... bad?

 
 By: MTF : September 10th, 2009-07:17
I hope the former. Are you stunned because you did not expect Piaget to be doing this? Or did you see them as purveyours of diamond set watches? Regards, MTF

Hi MTF, and thanks for the memories.

 
 By: justpen : September 10th, 2009-01:01
Hi MTF, Congratulations on a most comprehensive and enjoyable read. An excellent report on email and obviously very thoroughly researched. I was particularly pleased to see you make public the little known comparison between email and E-mail. Your article... 

Wow back at ya! Thanks for an insider's view...

 
 By: MTF : September 10th, 2009-07:24
Jack, Thanks for an insider's re-collections. My Koala avatar does not denote my geographical origins but an empathy for the littel marsupial (not so little in Tasmania). If I could be assured of a safe life , free from vicious dogs and forest fires, I ma... 

Wow,...just amazing

 
 By: Dino944 : September 11th, 2009-08:39
Great report on all the work that went into those watches. I love the Paris dial watch, very cool...although the blue from the Venice piece is so rich and vibrant! I'm almost embarassed to say this if the first time I noticed that there was a Piaget forum... 

Hang your head in shame!

 
 By: MTF : September 11th, 2009-19:19
dino dino dino, You only found our Piaget forum now? Do I have to commit seppuku (hari-kiri) now? Seriously, we are pleased to help tell the Piaget story and as Piaget CEO said, "Together, we will write the next pages of our history book". Welcome home! M... 

My head is hanging in shame...

 
 By: Dino944 : September 12th, 2009-02:04
Maybe I will have to wear a "Scarelet Letter P" on my clothing as atonement for my not noticing this forum was here. I was astonished when I checked some back pages to see how long the Piaget forum has been going! I don't know how I missed seeing it previ... 

LOL ! ......And torture my night....

 
 By: MTF : September 12th, 2009-03:09
You are forgiven, my son! "Close every door to me, Hide all the world from me Bar all the windows And shut out the light Do what you want with me, Hate me and laugh at me Darken my daytime And torture my night....." This message has been edited by MTF on ...