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Oct 31, 2011,10:28 AM
 

Last month, Piaget organised a cosy private soiree for the PuristS at Decanter, the wine bar of St. Regis Singapore with the company of  Mr Eduardo Tártalo, General Manager of Piaget Singapore and his team.
The evening started with a cocktail and followed by a short presentation by Mr Gianfranco Ritschel. He is an independent specialist trainer and consultant at the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, in town to provide training to the Piaget team and retailers.

A brief walk-through of the evening ...


The elaborate set up in the private room of Decanter ...



The Piaget  watches on display ...


Piaget Polo FortyFive Chronograph, flyback, self-winding, pink gold, titanium


Piaget Emperador cushion-shaped Regulator, retrograde seconds


Piaget Emperador cushion-shaped Moon Phase... simple and really nice with a large 12mm diameter moon ...


Piaget Emperador cushion-shaped Perpetual calendar


43mm diameter Piaget Altiplano Ultra-thin, self-winding with Calibre 1208P.
Currently the thinnest automatic movement (at 2.35mm) and thinnest automatic watch (at 5.25mm)setting a double record.
Remarkable!


40mm Piaget Altiplano Ultra-thin Skeleton PVD with the Calibre 838P platine and bridges black PVD. A boutique exclusive piece.


Piaget Emperador Tourbillon with moon-phases



Piaget Emperador Tourbillon skeletonised.




Some early birds straight to the watches on display and met up with  Mr Eduardo Tártalo, General Manager of Piaget Singapore.



Watch discussion began smile




Mr Eduardo Tártalo explaining the key points of the new Altiplano ...





Clearly illustrating the 'thinness' of the Altiplano ...


Another of our friend viewing the display ...


About 7:30pm, most had arrived.  Champagne and canapes were continuously served ...


Mr Gianfranco Ritschel sharing  his insight  ...
Previously he held senior position in Piaget, Bucherer, Girard Perregaux and JeanRichard, 
Definitely a person who is in-the-know.








A Piaget Staff answering query from one of our friends ...


Ms Lisa Liew, Retail & Marketing Manager of Piaget at one of the stands, to answer any question ...


Another of our friend examining one of the pieces ...


A pic for the official photographer ...


About 7:45pm, our CEO and Piaget Moderator, Dr Melvyn Teillol-Foo, greeted and kickstarted the evening ...











After that, a short speech by Mr Eduardo Tártalo





Mr Gianfranco Ritschel  ready to deliver his presentation ...











Mr Gianfranco Ritschel  explaining certain complexity with extra-flat movement and the tight tolerance required with the components
as compared to typical movement ...


Explaining various types of tourbillons ...


Highlighting Piaget took some time to ensure the balance of the tourbillon cage ...


Defining the term 'manufacture' ...


Mr Gianfranco Ritschel kept the presentation short but very informative. 


Catching up after that ...


Staff bring the pieces for us to view and try. ..





Best dressed guys smile


Intense discussion attracting Mr Gianfranco Ritschel to participate ...


Everyone was enjoying themselves catching up and discussing about watches ...


A nice Polo ....

Snapped a picture for later pondering and share with friends perhaps smile


Non-stop flow of canapes and wines being served ...
















Mr Eduardo Tártalo answering one of our friends query about the ....



Piaget Emperador  Perpetual calendar



A pic of the trio - Mr Eduardo Tártalo, Dr Melvyn Teillol-Foo & Mr Gianfranco Ritschel


Most of our friends hesitated to leave as discussion with Mr Gianfranco Ritschel was extremely engaging and we appreciated him sharing some inside knowledge of the watch industry.

Thanks to Piaget for an enjoyable evening.

Kong





This message has been edited by Kong on 2011-10-31 11:02:45

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Great gathering! Thanks for the report Kong [nt]

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : October 31st, 2011-12:37
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a most educational evening

 
 By: Hororgasm : October 31st, 2011-15:40
Mr Ritschel was articulate and illustrative...very enjoyable "lecture". thank you Mr E Tartalo, MTF and Kong for the wonderful evening. Best, Horo

I can honestly feel the days of that Emperado perpetual calendar are numbered.

 
 By: TdotBean : November 1st, 2011-03:39
Once the acquisition king has gaze upon his target there's no escape. A platinum cushion for his chamber... how appropriate. Regards Tyler

no lah.....but one of their ultra thins might be possible..

 
 By: Hororgasm : November 2nd, 2011-14:14
the truth is I have overlooked this brand for too long...and the QP is certainly quite interesting, but for now, my priorities lies in getting a ultra thin best, Horo

What's with the "L" sign on your avatar?

 
 By: TdotBean : November 2nd, 2011-18:06
The skeleton atiplano is awesome by looking at the picture so far. All the best modgasm Tyler

L for Learner Plate....

 
 By: Hororgasm : November 2nd, 2011-19:34

I thought is for "Lembu" because they drive slow LOL

 
 By: TdotBean : November 2nd, 2011-20:22

This was a nice eye opener

 
 By: ArthurSG : October 31st, 2011-20:26
to Piaget as a very capable watch manufacture and probably owner the niche slim segment. Its interesting to see what some other brands refer to as slim and when you compare them to Piaget's definition of slim, the slim of other brands look like they could... 

Piaget is ...

 
 By: Kong : November 2nd, 2011-10:41
in the league of First Division 'Slim' ... its Ultra... soon there would be Hyper-slim Kong

Most fantastic evening!!!

 
 By: Gav : October 31st, 2011-22:29
It was truly educational for most of us who had attended. I for one was in awe as Mr Gianfranco Ritschel went though his presentation on the tourbillion and the ultra-thin movements and how the texture on the Moon Phase was achieved. Thank you Piaget, Kon... 

The Altiplano Skeleton ...

 
 By: Kong : November 2nd, 2011-10:38
I also look forward to see and try it too. Glad you enjoyed yourself. See you around. Kong

excellent showcase!

 
 By: eugene.tan : November 1st, 2011-02:54
Thanks for the wonderful evening Piaget and Puristpro! An eye-opener for the awesome range of Piaget timepieces. Best, Eugene

Hopefully ....

 
 By: Kong : November 2nd, 2011-05:18
Gianfranco visiting soon. Then can bring him to your favourite seafood shop and chat with him Kong

Watches I have admired from afar....

 
 By: Shark : November 1st, 2011-07:24
....thank you Mr Tártalo and Mr. Ritschel; and everyone else at Piaget. Also, MTF and Kong, it was good to see both of you again. T.

Why, too thin...

 
 By: Kong : November 2nd, 2011-05:16
and could not see it ? Piaget has entrenched in the ultra-thin segment. Have you seen the Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin 2012? Simply nice! Likewise,its always good to chat with you, T. Kong

A Gathering With a Difference

 
 By: Stryker : November 1st, 2011-09:38
Seeing the new pieces of any collection is always exciting but Piaget took things that one step further with their presentation on ultra thin technology. It really was eye opening seeing the skill, the technology and the passion that goes into making thes... 

Glad that you ...

 
 By: Kong : November 2nd, 2011-05:12
have takeaway Good to have you, Bobby. Kong

Thanks a lot Kong for the report !

 
 By: foversta : November 2nd, 2011-13:35
Presentations by Mr Ritschel are always very enjoyable and we learn a lot with simplicity. Fx

That's great!

 
 By: Kong : November 4th, 2011-00:45
Simplicity is so simple and yet it is complex ... One of those great reminders, really requires clarity ... “The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” by Hans Hofmann That's seem to be that ev... 

Wonderful pictures and insight, Kong!

 
 By: dxboon : November 4th, 2011-07:11
The Altiplano is amazingly thin, isn't it? A very elegant option for everyday wear IMO. Did you walk away with a favorite Piaget in mind? By the way, the food at the event looks stellar! Thanks for the report! Cheers, Daos