foversta
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The world (without America) on the wrist
Two wristshots which show two different approaches to create dials with continents on it:
I have to confess that I love the dial of the Emperador Moonphase (by Anita Porchet) maybe thanks to the subtle way the continents are outlined with a very thin gold line. But the dial on the Altiplano makes me think to these old maps and it has a lot of charm.
Fx
The world (without America) on the wrist
Two wristshots which show two different approaches to create dials with continents on it: I have to confess that I love the dial of the Emperador Moonphase (by Anita Porchet) maybe thanks to the subtle way the continents are outlined with a very thin gold...
What's America, anyway? ;-) ...
... but, seriously, both watches are marvelous beauties! Marcus
Hi FX, both are nice and ...
... I like the enamel dial better but find the moonphase too dominant Do you know what technique is used in the "old map" dial ?? Thanks, Gordon
Miniature painting? ....
... but it could also be that the continents' outlines are printed and then the inner parts are painted by hand, after which the text parts are printed again. Only a more extreme closeup picture would answer that - or a mail to Piaget. Marcus
Yes I know the technique!
Sorry for my late reply... The technique is the scrimshaw engraving for the first time used by Piaget. It is a form of engraving exclusively practiced on ivory or bones... like whalers in the past! The dial is made of fossilized mammoth which are engraved...
thanks for letting me know the technique
I searched online and learned more about it Mammoth fossil, amazing !! Piaget is really come out with some great dials, such as the mini-mosaic which is wonderful ! This brand is earning my respect on the artistic front
