Piaget: Watches and Wonders Since 1874


Piaget: Watches and Wonders Since 1874 by Artabras Publishers

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In the small Swiss town of La Cote-aux-Fees in 1874, the Piaget family began making watchworks that quickly became the preferred movements of the most pretigious watchmakers in Europe. This book details the characteristics of Piaget movements, both wind-up and automatic; the crafting of quality watches by hand and by computerized machinery; the creation of Piaget's trademark supple watchbands woven entirely of gold; the quartz revolution; and the most recent and unique commissioned creations from the house of Piaget. Read more...

Piaget Men's GOA03331 Dancer White Gold Watch


Piaget Men's GOA03331 Dancer White Gold Watch by Piaget

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          Features:
  • Water-resistant to 99 feet (30 M)
  • Case diameter: 18 mm
  • White-gold case; Silver dial
  • Scratch-resistant-sapphire crystal

18K white gold case, Silver dial, 18K white gold bracelet, Fold over buckle, Swiss quartz movement, Scratch resistant sapphire crystal, Water resistant to 30 meters/ 100 feet. Read more...

Watch, The: Hand Work Versus Machinery


Watch, The: Hand Work Versus Machinery by Pelican Publishing

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  • ISBN13: 9781589803893
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This late-nineteenth-century essay by a master craftsman compares the methods of making timepieces by hand or by machine and explains the merits and deficiencies of each. Read more...

1959 Piaget World's Thinnest Watches 4 Styles Watch Print Ad


1959 Piaget World's Thinnest Watches 4 Styles Watch Print Ad by AdsPast.com

          Features:
  • Original vintage magazine advertisement print
  • Unique gift
  • Decorative collectible
  • Page size approx 10" x 13".

An original vintage magazine ad print from the year published. Print ads make unique gift items that can be framed as artwork. Shipped flat un-framed in plastic sleeve with backing board. Read more...

Ponzi schemer's bling goes on the block
Ponzi schemer's bling goes on the block

For himself, he stockpiled diamond rings, flashy cufflinks and more than 200 of the world's most prized watches — crafted by the likes of Rolex, Franck Muller, Gerald Genta, Richard Mille, Patek Philippe and Piaget. "It's high-end jewelry," said Rick


Jewelers turn out for Rothstein auction preview
Jewelers turn out for Rothstein auction preview

Jewelers are among the early crowd previewing the watches, jewelry and cars that make up the latest auction of Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein's ill-gotten booty. There are 203 watches, including such brands as Piaget and Rolex; a 2009 Mercedes-Benz,


PIAGET, CORUM AND BLANCPAIN REVEAL SPECIAL WATCHES
PIAGET, CORUM AND BLANCPAIN REVEAL SPECIAL WATCHES

A trio of new Only Watch 2011 entries have been unveiled for consumers to have a glance at, with pieces coming courtesy of Piaget, Corum and Blancpain. First up is the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Black PVD, which comes with a dial, case and strap that


Indians splurge on luxury cars, watches, yatchs

Current demand at the highest end of the market appears to be from Russia and West Asia. Industry experts pointed out that most HNWIs in India owned at least two to five luxury watch brands such as Breguet, Girard-Perregaux,Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget,


Jewelers turn out for Rothstein auction preview

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Jewelers are among the crowd at the beginning of the preview watches, jewelry and cars that make up the last auction of Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein 's ill-gotten booty.

There are 203 watches, including brands such as Rolex and Piaget, a 2009 Mercedes-Benz, a 2008 Corvette Z06 and a 2009 Corvette.

The first look on Monday drew a light but steady from the crowd. There is another view on Tuesday, July 12, 8:30 to 12:30 at the VSE Warehouse Pompano Beach, 2951 NW 27th Ave. Pompano Beach.

Private contractors are handling the auction for the U.S. Treasury Department.

Source: Bizjournals.com (blog)

The Piaget Upstream Chronograph and Other Quality Piaget Watches ...

by Christian

Piaget is a brand of ultra luxurious watches that was founded in the 19th century. They started out as a manufacturer of Swiss watch movement but they soon ventured into making and marketing their own line of highly sophisticated timepieces. Today the brand is recognized as one of the most prestigious names when it comes to jewelry. The company saw a rapid expansion in the second half of the 20th century which continues today. Their watches are still some of the most valuable and elegant that you can own. If you have a need for a timepiece that will give you a touch of elegance and style then you better get a Piaget watch. Just to give you an idea on what they have to offer here are some watches from the company:

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