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omega seamaster planet ocean constellation chronometer automatic craftsmanship and creativity has been deeply rooted in PIAGET Earl genes, PIAGET Piaget never confined to a particular form of art, or even to produce tables with craft techniques exquisitely fresh watch .
Talented carvers working around the clock to exercise skills, show the pursuit of perfection, to the superb work presents the results of meticulous daily routine. Shell carving was born in the 18th century carving, the former whalers kill time in the long dreary sea life entertainment. Shell carving material using a whale and walrus teeth and bones of different mammals, often fishing scene or book illustrator pattern. 18th century sailors sail using sewing needles, ash, or even tobacco juice for coloring and retouching carving. Today, shell carving nature has not changed, the former precise and delicate artistry has been preserved almost intact.
Shell carving belongs needle carving, carving material must be extremely high density, surface smooth and flawless, to painting fine lines.
In order to protect endangered species, today's carvers need to find other suitable new materials, fossil mammoth ivory and ivory have become the alternative to whale teeth. The new material can not be made so beautiful, historical easily can be traced back 40,000 years. PIAGET Piaget invited the industry's most prestigious skilled craftsmen for the face plate added magnificent carvings, shell carving veritable guru Richard Maier utilize a deep knowledge of painting and sculpture, was created Earl PIAGET stunning "world map" face plate, Capture inspiration from ancient maps, once again led us around the world, in the face plate surface carver create a vaulted effect, the ocean and the mainland in a spherical shape gradually, then even a tiny dot dashed, or closely packed, creating a pit lines and embossed effect. The fascinating world of intricate detail is extremely detailed map only under a magnifying glass in order to appreciate.
Process, artisans from time to polish the diamond burrs and micro needle chisel chisel to ensure accurate subtle lines. After the completion of the face plate engraving, engraver to give the ink pattern of life, highlighting the exquisite detail and enhance contrast. Black ink penetration bottom marking, deepen meticulous brushwork on the face plate, subtle lighting effects to bring uninked soft matte engraved point, so the map is like painting on parchment. Altiplano 38 mm watch with rose gold or white gold case , dial decorated with a world map, will definitely become extraordinary treasures watch connoisseurs and collectors of good heart. PIAGET Piaget Altiplano 38mm shell carving watch (limited 88), priced at NT $ 1,840,000, respectively. PIAGET Piaget Altiplano 38mm shell carving watch (limited 88), priced at NT $ 1,880,000, respectively.
Metal miniature Another "metal miniature" technology developed by the Italian engraver. Traditionally, this technology specifically for decorative knife and hunting weapons, and their names are engraved tool from the Italian craftsmen. Due to extremely detailed miniature effect, only under a microscope, carved along the line from point and its effect depends on the intensity of different craftsmen engraved.
PIAGET Piaget Altiplano apply this technique to the face plate, proudly celebrates its status, metal miniature horse pattern through the end of the first to expand on the gold surface of the paper and pencil to outline the physical disk on the original large sketch. Artisans using a microscope, the horse silhouette engraved on metal Jian Zhen gold face plate, then technical polish metal miniature horse golden flashing body parts. Craftsmen to handle delicate ingenuity horse face plate, and Diamond Head chisel carved background pattern, so the composition especially delicate and moving.
Horse grayed part shall be made to a 90 degree angle dermabrasion, deep shadow over the 80-degree angle and some others are engraved, the final stage of retouching metal miniature pattern by artisans rely on image to enlarge techniques. Miniature horse patterned after the oxidation process, blooming rich layers of color. Then, craftsmen cork sanding and polishing cream works to increase luster.
Finally, the ink painted on the work surface, and then further polished surface of the plate. In the course of the entire complex miniature artisans from time to polish diamonds and ceramic disc carving tools to achieve accuracy comparable to the sharp blades and scalpels, so magnificent and exquisite craftsmanship, only in PIAGET Piaget watch series show impressive style . PIAGET Piaget Altiplano 38-micron metal miniature watch (limit 18), priced at NT $ 2,290,000, respectively.
