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Good question for another thread but here are 2 thoughts
Anthony,
1)
The world probably falls into three groups:
Those who must have the best, latest, most-est of the genre.
Those who actively avoid the crowd favourite.
Those who don't care but go with their heart/eyes/ears.
2)
I think the extra "complication" challenge of making ultra thin movements and cases just shows the extra prowess of Piaget as an original watchmaker before they added jewellery to their skill-set.
Anyone can make chunky movements with modern machinery but adjusting thin watches is still an art.
For striking watches, the old adage Volume equals Sound still holds so they achieve volume while maintain thin-ness. The bonus is a large dial for decoration and more diamonds (if you wish). 
Regards,
MTF
Movement Complications (video) and Interview from PIAGET: part 5 – Minute Repeater
Piaget Complicated Movements: part 5 – Minute Repeater Designer and Watchmaker Interview follows below. Piaget is one of the rare fully integrated Haute Horlogerie manufacturers. In-house, Piaget has created 35 movements, including 11 complications in the...
Great write-up MTF
One question I have for you and everyone else here though. How important of a criteria is it to watch aficionados of having the "thinnest" minute repeater or the thinnest automatic movement, or thinnest XXX ? Having thin watches affects the look and size ...
Good question for another thread but here are 2 thoughts
Anthony, 1) The world probably falls into three groups: Those who must have the best, latest, most-est of the genre. Those who actively avoid the crowd favourite. Those who don't care but go with their heart/eyes/ears. 2) I think the extra "complication" ...
Very nice and very thin!
Great set of interview questions. I've heard about the horse urine annealing process, but I didn't know it was from pregnant horses. My favorite part is how the watch has the minute and quarter racks visible from the dial. It's interesting to see how the ...
I am positively impressed by the level of finish of the movement.
Superbly finished, and I love the ultra thin volume, too. Now, I am less impressed by the case, its shape. But this is just my taste. Congratulations to Piagert for their horological creativity. Thanks for this report, Melvyn. Best, Nicolas
It is not the first time Piaget intrigued me. I have to go and visit them!
I am really impressed with some of their watches... Mainly by the quality of the work on their movement... I have to see that with my own eyes, in the real life. When I think that I missed a trip at the Manufacture due to the fact that, THAT day, I couldn...
Piaget can also Bring the Manufacture to You LOL
:-) They just did a VIP Event in Jakarta with the Richemont Regional Director of Technical Services attending from Hong Kong. Regards, MTF ...
I need more horological food than that! ;)))
Their Ultra Thin watches are killing me.... ;) Best, Nicolas
I know already 3 PuristS ordered this OTHER watch.... sight unseen
In Singapore and Indonesia alone...... ...
Bravo to them! That is an impressive piece of art.
I must say that wen I discovered it, it was love at first sight... To be seen in the flesh! Best, Nicolas.
I sent the entire set of post to a friend ...
That only collects ultra thin watches and his comment was: "This is not only about high horology .. This is fine art". Thanks MTF for this wonderful series about those amazing machines. Cheers, Nilo
Quick....give me the name of your ultra thin friend
Perhaps we could arrange a PuristS Ultra Thin (PUT) group GTG in Brasil? It will be a world first....... Regards, MTF
He will be amazed ....
Since there are absolutely NO other persons in our "watch gang" that collects and even appreciate ultra flat watches/movements. Dr. N loves to talk about those watches/movements and how they demonstrate the true watchmaking challenges. I need to bring him...
Thanks Melvyn for your great article
I will come back with a review of the watch: I was impressed by its beauty, the clever use of the cushion shaped case and of course by the sound quality. Fx
We await your impressions..... but take it easy
You can take some days off for Christmas and New Year! ;) MTF
I remember when I first handled this model...
.... and I was shocked to find the superb sound coming out ot if while it keeps "waterproof"! And now I understand much better about the background and the thorught about it. Very much appreciated about the post, Melvyn. Very nice minute repeater, indeed....
Piaget Minute Repeater is ultra thin but thick on the
credit card bill ! ;) I like the plain white gold version with no diamonds but I have to make a choice.....car or watch.....car or watch. Regards, MTF
I still remember visiting Piaget a few years ago
Very impressive complications and watchmaking. The flying tourbillon 600P was awesome to see in person and so was the gem setting on some of the pieces. Now I'm looking forward to handling and hearing the thinness minute repeater from Piaget. Thanks for t...
Manufacture visits are dangerous to your wallet
I have bought at least one watch from every brand that I have visited for an official PuristS on Tour trip..... :-) MTF
The most interesting comment . . .
. . . pertained to the decision to emphasize the treble, or, as audiophiles would say, the leading edge of the sound. That would be technically consistent with the relative thinness of the movement and limited internal volume of the case. In other words, ...
I bow to your concert experience
All In know is the Piaget MR ting-tings very well. :-) MTF
I am rather pleased that the movements...
Are not urinated on :-) When I visited the AP Restoration Workshop over the summer, a watchmaker demonstrated and explained how they tune gongs. It was fascinating. The level of finish here is beyond question. Really impressive. I have enjoyed the article...
I sometimes look at my Piaget and Audemars Piguet
side-by-side, to appreciate the wide spectrum of horology offered. Fascinating...... Merry New Year! MTF
As I have been perusing all of our forums lately...
It really is amazing what all of these incredible brands offer us. Being a fan / enthusiast / collector of high end watches is tremendously rewarding.