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An encounter with the gem setter at the Vacheron boutique in Paris

 
 By: foversta : April 6th, 2014-08:00
Yesterday I visited the Vacheron boutique of Paris. There was a reason behind this visit: actually, to celebrate the "journes europennes des mtiers d'art", Vacheron proposed to Grard Paquelet, the gem setter, to put his workbench inside the boutique f...  

Thanks FX for a great report

 
 By: yesjb : April 6th, 2014-14:34
You are fortunate indeed to have met the master gem setter and to have tried on those unbelievable pieces. The photos are very impressive! I hope he visits North America too. Joseph

Thanks Joseph!

 
 By: foversta : April 7th, 2014-15:02
I'm sure he will visit America! And you know who to contact to give to Vacheron the idea to organize such trip... ;) Fx

Thanks FX for the report

 
 By: Mike H : April 6th, 2014-17:36
Great report and great pictures, but I must admit that these very special time pieces are even nicer in "flesh" than on the screen. I was lucky enough to have the info also of this special 1 day animation and could appreciate how skilled Gérard Paqueret i... 

I love the invisible setting as demonstrated on the Malte Tourbillon

 
 By: WHL : April 7th, 2014-06:52
It really makes the watch shine! Bill