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The Gouverneur Takes the Stage Balanced shapes meet Haute Horlogerie in a fascinating new expression from Piaget.
hour dual time-zone display in a subdial at 9 o’clock, and a date indication at 6 o’clock. This ultra-thin (5.6mm) mechanical self-winding movement is equipped with a large balance with screws as well as a balancestop device. It beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and is equipped with two barrels ensuring around 50 hours of power reserve in activated chronograph mode. The 882P movement developed in keeping with classic Haute Horlogerie codes features a vertical coupling clutch and a column wheel. Fitted into the back of this Gouverneur Chronograph, a transparent sapphire crystal pane reveals the movement with its traditional Piaget finishes: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained mainplate, bevelled bridges, blued screws, and the oscillating weight stamped with the Piaget crest.
Gouverneur Tourbillon
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he new Gouverneur line is a concentrated blend of the skills and history of Piaget. Introduced within the Black Tie collection, it reveals an exceptional horological mechanism enhanced by powerful formal expression. It presents three mechanical variations through automatic, chronograph and tourbillon models, each available in diamond-set pink or white gold versions. T h e G o u ver n eur w atch features a cleverly structured The Gouverneur aesthetic with round and oval line comes shapes cleverly arranged to achieve a unique sense of visual in a range of equilibrium. three models An oval shape nestled in a – an automatic round one and then a round shape nestled in the oval: calendar, a from the watch exterior chronograph and moving to the dial centre, the Gouverneur a tourbillon watch displays this sophisticated, gentle and harmonious formal stylistic approach. A round case with an oval dial opening, and then a round circle in the centre of the dial: these superimposed shapes endow the Gouverneur with a unique character and immerse it within a formal architectural composition offering a wealth of subtle details and symbols. The Gouverneur line comes in a range of three models housing mechanical Manufacture Piaget movements, including two new ultra-thin calibres 72
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that are an integral part of the brand DNA. The Gouverneur Automatic Calendar watch beats to the rhythm of Manufacture Piaget Calibre 800P; the Gouverneur Chronograph is equipped with the new 882P movement; while the Gouverneur Tourbillon model houses the new 642P movement.
Gouverneur Automatic Calendar
Fitted with a large-size balance with screws as well as a balance-stop mechanism, the Gouverneur Automatic Calendar features two barrels ensuring a comfortable 85-hour power reserve. This movement reputed for its robustness powers the central hour, minute and seconds hands, as well as the date display at 6 o’clock. The calibre bears Piaget’s signature finishes in harmony with the brand design codes: circular Côtes de Genève, a circular-grained mainplate, bevelled bridges, blued screws and an oscillating weight stamped with the Piaget crest.
Gouverneur Chronograph
The Gouverneur Chronograph houses the new Calibre 882P, an ultra-thin mechanical self-winding movement. This classic model is distinguished by its two-counter design reminiscent of vintage chronographs. In addition to the flyback chronograph functions – featuring a sweep seconds hand and a minute counter at 3 o’clock – the movement also drives the hour and minute hands, a 24HKGOLFER.COM
The Gouverneur Tourbillon model houses the new Calibre 642P, an extremely slender (4mm) and exceptional mechanical movement distinguished by its ultra-thin (2.8 mm) and ultralight (0.2 grams) flying tourbillon bearing the stylised “P” for Piaget – a particularly delicate horological feat given the naturally asymmetrical shape of this letter. In addition to the flying tourbillon visible at 12 o’clock on the openworked dial, Calibre 642P also features an astronomical pointer-type moon-phase display at 6 o’clock requiring a one-day correction only once every 122 years. Offering additional evidence of the determination to place technique in the service of design displayed by the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget, this moon-phase subdial further reinforces the presence of the circle on the dial. Endowed with an approximately 40-hour power reserve, the Piaget 642P flying tourbillon calibre is distinguished by Piaget’s characteristic entirely hand-crafted Haute Horlogerie finishes: circular-grained mainplate, circular-grained, bevelled and handdrawn bridges, bevelled and hand-drawn tourbillon carriage, as well as blued screws.
Piaget Sculpts Gold
Available in diamond-set pink or white gold versions, the 43 mm-diameter cases of the Gouverneur line are all crafted in-house – as indeed are all Piaget creations. The impeccable alternation of satin-brushed and polished surfaces accentuates the subtle alchemy of the shapes, resulting in a highly complex case construction. Representing the signature of truly exceptional models, several nestled elements offer a delightful variety of finishes: the case and its sides are satin-brushed, while the applied bezel and the back are polished, as are the chronograph pushers which are oval shaped to reflect the spirit of the watch, along with the polished angles of the case. The three white gold Gouverneur models feature a diamondset bezel. Performed in the Piaget workshops, this discreet tworow gemsetting is designed to accentuate the soft slender shape of the bezel revealing the double round and oval shape of the Gouverneur line. From top: the Gouverneur Chronograph in pink gold; the diamond-set Gouverneur Automatic Calendar in white gold; the Gouverneur Tourbillon in pink gold HKGOLFER.COM
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