Regularly breaking its own records when it comes to ultra-thin watches, Swiss brand Piaget is a master at combining elegance and technology. Its newest Altiplano Ultimate Concept watch, created in honor of the brand’s 150th anniversary, is the world’s thinnest tourbillon timepiece. Measuring a scant 2mm in thickness, the 41.5mm-diameter watch has a movement that is integrated into the caseback — as opposed to being freestanding — and inserted into the case. For this watch, the brand turned to a blue PVD (physical vapor deposition) cobalt alloy case. The constantly moving flying tourbillon escapement is visible at 10 o’clock on the dial side of this extraordinary feat. Just 15 pieces will ever be made.
Details
| Price ($) | 650,000 |
| Awards | Top New Watches |
| Price range | $600,000 - $700,000 |
| Gender | Unspecified |
| Case | Round |
| Complications | Hours Small Seconds Minutes Tourbillon |
| Tourbillon | Tourbillon |
| Water resistance | 20m |
| Movement | Manual |
| Power reserve range (hours) | 24 - 48 |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| Case size | Large (>39mm) |
| Case diameter (mm) | 42 |
| Case height (mm) | 2 |
| Case back | Closed |
| Case colour | Blue |
| Case material | Cobalt alloy |
| Dial colour | Blue |
| Dial material | Cobalt alloy |
| Limited edition | Limited edition |
| Caliber | 970P-UC |
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Deep in the Swiss Jura mountains, Piaget's spirit was brought to life by Georges-Édouard Piaget, a passionate and dedicated watchmaker. From his workshop on the family farm, to the luxury brand it is today, Piaget's personal success story is reflected in the brand's image. A signature of the brand is the ultra-thin watch. Created by Valentin Piaget, the micro-rotor concept set the bar as the thinnest automatic movement in the world. Today, the Altiplano Tourbillon and Paget Polo collections continue to revel in the lightness of this creation, while clear baguette diamonds, blue sapphires and deep rubies embed the pieces. Debuted in 2022, the Piaget Limelight Gala High Jewelry is just as dazzling; the floral bracelet features 18ct white gold, brilliant-cut diamonds and a snow-set dial.
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