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More about PIAGET for Boston Lady

By: MTF (registered) Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Previously, Ginger from Boston asked about real watch choice for ladies.

I answered with this post: click here

Rihanna

Los Angeles, CA (April 29th, 2008) – PIAGET, one of the world’s most prestigious makers of fine jewelry and timepieces, provided various pieces for Rihanna’s latest music video "Take A Bow" from the re-release of her current album Good Girl Gone Bad.

 


Piaget Polo Automatic 504P movement

 



 

 

Possession Bracelet

The Piaget Polo, Piaget’s most celebrated timepiece, as well as multiple Possession bracelets adorn the wrists of Rihanna throughout her performance.



 

Possession Bracelet

 

The current Mrs MTF and my favourite:


Re-edition Piaget Altiplano 1957 with the original 9P thinnest hand-wind movement

Only available from Piaget boutiques in white or rose gold (50 pieces limited worldwide)

Is there a Piaget boutique in NYC?



 

9P2 movement

 

Are you hooked yet?

smile

MTF



Yes, Piaget has a boutique in NYC (on Fifth Avenue). (nt)

By: tempusfugit (registered) Saturday, May 17th, 2008

nt

That caliber is pretty....

By: Jacky (registered) Saturday, May 17th, 2008

...and least to say, the watch is even prettier....thanks for the photo.

 

 

Cheers.



Gorgeous watch!

By: Allen (registered) Saturday, May 17th, 2008

My kind of ladies watch, with no diamonds. 

Started as a gents watch but ladies

By: MTF (registered) Sunday, May 18th, 2008

started wearing them.

At 38mm, most Piaget watches sit in a neutral zone for both genders. This year, Piaget introduced some XL cases (40mm) in their more popular lines like Altiplano. Bigger but looks flatter - extra plat.

Altiplano 18K White Gold Ref. G0A33112

 

In fact, the demographic for Piaget is just slightly more than half women clients because of the jewelry range BUT last year, mechanical movements OVERTOOK quartz again.

 

Regards, MTF



Hooked? ... Yes

By: amanico (registered) Saturday, May 17th, 2008

But more by the Lady...LOL

Mrs MTF fav is indeed a nice choice.

Best.

Nicolas



Re-edition Piaget Altiplano 1957 is very charming...

By: Kong (registered) Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Have a few questions :

1. Is the Re-edition Piaget Altiplano 1957 movement 9P or 9P2?

2. What is/are the difference/s between 9P and 9P2?

3. What is the dial material?  Any chance it is enamel?

4. Do you happen to have a side view picture (from the crown side)?

Thanks.

Kong



More about Piaget Altiplano 1957

By: MTF (registered) Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

9P2 listed as 9P in Piaget documents 
 

Piaget Altiplano  

 

 

Specifications
18-carat white gold case
Enamel dial, black Roman numerals, stylised Piaget hands
Functions: Hour, minute
Manufacture Piaget 9P ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound movement (re-edition of the vintage 1957 movement)
Movement thickness: 2 mm
Number of jewels: 18
Cadence: 19,800 vph
Approximately 36-hour power reserve
Finishing: vertical Côtes de Genève, circular-grained mainplate, bridges bevelled and drawn out by hand with a file, blued screws
Black alligator leather strap
18-carat white gold pin buckle
Limited edition of 50 pieces; Boutique exclusivity
Ref. G0A32075

 

Piaget does not seem to distinguish between 9P and 9P2 in their information releases.

Although appearing in 1957 as caliber 9P, the earliest (so far) that I have seen the designation 9P2 is from the mid-1980s but I do not know what was "different" between the two calibres.

 

The movement thickness in various publications has been 1.35mm for a "Piaget movement" found in the original 10-dollar gold coin watches that subsequently, we assume twas introduced as the 9P. We find three different figures for the 9P2 (2mm, 2.1mm and 2.15mm)

 

Certainly, in 2007 when the Ref G0A32075 was released, the thickness was listed as 2mm (see above). The dial was listed as enamel.

 


9P2 listed as 9P in Piaget documents 



 9P2 listed as 9P in Piaget documents 

Regards,

MTF



Thanks MTF for the explanation... it seems like 9P2 could have a slight increase in ..

By: Kong (registered) Saturday, May 24th, 2008

components thickness which could add strength to the material and prolong the life of components too. My guess.

Interesting piece with enamel dial... very elegant.  Will check it out.

Kong