Dazzling and authoritative, this is the story of a family firm of artisans whose name grew to be a symbol of excellence in watchmaking.This lavishly illustrated volume details the unique characteristics of Piaget movements, both wind-up and automatic; the crafting of quality watches by hand and by computerized machinery, in a melding of tradition and modernity; the creation of Piaget's trademark supple watchbands woven of gold and wire; the quartz revolution; and the most recent and unique commissioned creations from the house of Piaget. This glorious book will delight watch collectors and jewelry lovers alike.