Snapshots of the Exhibition

Feb 15, 2012,06:41 AM
 

This morning 15 Feb, was the first look for the media-members and guided tours for the Piaget Ultra-Thin Exhibition with Cortina Watch at Paragon Singapore.

If you are in Singapore, do drop by, and for friends who are not here, some snapshots ...



An aerial view of the podium which the Ultra-Thin Exhibition is held for the next 5 days from 15th to 19th February.


The entrance to the historical (or heritage) section of the exhibition ...


The view of another entrance which is directly of the co-host's boutique - Cortina Watch Paragon.


The Heritage Area ...


The historical section listing out all the Ultra-thin since 1957, pioneering  with the Calibre 9P then the 12P and fast forward to year 2011 ...









The first heritage piece, which is 40-year-old, the most intriguing piece !


























































The pioneer Ultra-Thin in the bubble ...








































































Piaget Altiplano Double Jeu

43 mm
Two superimposed watches displaying 2 distinct time zones
18-carat pink gold cases
18-carat pink gold folding clasp
Alligator leather strap

Upper watch-case:
Sapphire crystal case-back
Silver-coloured dial, black baton-shaped hour-markers
Small seconds highlighted by a polished 18-carat pink gold decorative fillet
Manufacture Piaget 838P ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound movement
Movement Thickness: 2.5 mm
Approximately 60-hour power reserve
21,600 vibrations per hour (3Hz), 19 jewels
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 10 o'clock












Piaget Altiplano 

Large model 43 mm
18-carat pink gold case
Silver-coloured dial, black baton hour-markers, baton hands
Manufacture Piaget 1208P ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds (at 4 o'clock)
Movement thickness: 2.35 mm
Casing dimensions: 13 ¼ ’’’  (29.9 mm diameter)
Number of jewels: 27
Frequency: 21,600 vph
Approximately 40-hour power reserve
Finishing: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained plate, bevelled bridges, blued screws, sunray-brushed wheels, 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight engraved with Piaget coat of arms
18-carat pink gold pin buckle
Brown alligator leather strap
Ref. G0A35131








Piaget Altiplano 

Large model 43 mm
18-carat white gold case
Silver-coloured dial, black baton hour-markers, baton hands
Manufacture Piaget 1208P ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds (at 4 o'clock)
Movement thickness: 2.35 mm
Casing dimensions: 13 ¼ ’’’ ( 29.9 mm diameter)
Number of jewels: 27
Frequency: 21,600 vph
Approximately 40-hour power reserve
Finishing: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained plate, bevelled bridges, blued screws, sunray-brushed wheels, 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight engraved with Piaget coat of arms
18-carat white gold pin buckle
Black alligator leather strap
Ref. G0A35130






Piaget Altiplano

38 mm
18-carat white gold ultra-thin case
Black-coloured dial, silvered baton-shaped hour markers
18-carat white gold pink buckle
Alligator leather strap
Manufacture Piaget 430P ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound movement
Movement thickness: 2.1 mm
Approximately 40-hour power reserve
21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), 18 jewels
Hours, minutes
Ref. G0A29113





Kong





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Piaget, Master of Ultra-Thin Exhibition with Cortina Watch 15 to 19 Feb 2012

 
 By: Kong : February 15th, 2012-06:40
Piaget, renowned Swiss watchmaker and jeweller, partners with Cortina Watch to present the “Master of Ultra-Thin” exhibition for the first time in South-East Asia, from the 15th to the 19th of February 2012 at the Paragon Shopping Centre. Piaget is proud ...  

Snapshots of the Exhibition

 
 By: Kong : February 15th, 2012-06:41
This morning 15 Feb, was the first look for the media-members and guided tours for the Piaget Ultra-Thin Exhibition with Cortina Watch at Paragon Singapore. If you are in Singapore, do drop by, and for friends who are not here, some snapshots ... An aeria...  

Wow! One watch that I have never seen before

 
 By: MTF : February 15th, 2012-19:40
Thanks Kong for taking the photos and reporting from the exhibition. I have never seen the Napoleon coin watch in-person and open. When you actually realise that is thethickness of a coin, then the ultra-thin label makes sense applied to the Piaget moveme... 

Thanks, Kong!

 
 By: dxboon : February 16th, 2012-07:25
Very cool exhibit! I love the 1960s Altiplanos. Simple and elegant, but with some amazing details on the bracelets oftentimes. Thanks for bringing the exhibition to those of us outside Singapore! Cheers, Daos

Miss it unfortunately....

 
 By: Jacky : February 27th, 2012-10:20
Would have been nice to be there. The photos helps to satisfy some needs regards

That's at least something ...

 
 By: Kong : February 27th, 2012-23:52
when were you in town again? Time to get smartphones Kong

Thanks a lot Kong for the report. [nt]

 
 By: foversta : February 16th, 2012-14:05
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