Piaget ALTIPLANO ULTIMATE CONCEPT
UNCOMPROMISING LUXURYThe slimmest mechanical watch in the world is no longer issued as a single piece. Piaget now commercializes it and, what's more, invites you to acquire one that suits all your desires thanks to its numerous bespoke options.In 2018, in front of totally-transfixed journalists, Piaget unveiled the slimmest mechanical watch in the world during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (International Fine Watchmaking Exhibition): just 2 mm thick! Two years on and the Concept Watch is now permanently listed in the manufacture's catalogue under the name of Altiplano Ultimate Concept. Although the timepiece's one-of-a-kind architecture is pursued with a 41 mm-diameter case which fuses completely with the movement, it is now crafted in a cobalt-based alloy, 2.3 times harder than gold. A myriad of miniaturized elements have also been optimized to attain perfect performances. Among them, the winding crown which is integrated into the case and an extra-slim 0.2 mm crystal which protects the 900P-UC caliber which now delivers a power reserve of 40 hours. By way of comparison, a sheet of paper is 0.1 mm thick.Dial-side, the off-centered hour and minute display is not just a stylistic choice but also a technical option. As it was unrealistic to use a classical straight winding stem, the watchmakers imagined a patented staggered stem which would allow a revolving indicator disc to drive the hour hand.Another highlight of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept is that Piaget proposes a wide range of finishes to customize components such as the color of the bridge and the dial, the finish on the hands and the disc, and even a choice of strapan opportunity to create some 10,000 exclusive variations to cater for every desire. What will you choose?Price: CHF410,000By Dan Diaconu
UNCOMPROMISING LUXURYThe slimmest mechanical watch in the world is no longer issued as a single piece. Piaget now commercializes it and, what's more, invites you to acquire one that suits all your desires thanks to its numerous bespoke options.In 2018, in front of totally-transfixed journalists, Piaget unveiled the slimmest mechanical watch in the world during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (International Fine Watchmaking Exhibition): just 2 mm thick! Two years on and the Concept Watch is now permanently listed in the manufacture's catalogue under the name of Altiplano Ultimate Concept. Although the timepiece's one-of-a-kind architecture is pursued with a 41 mm-diameter case which fuses completely with the movement, it is now crafted in a cobalt-based alloy, 2.3 times harder than gold. A myriad of miniaturized elements have also been optimized to attain perfect performances. Among them, the winding crown which is integrated into the case and an extra-slim 0.2 mm crystal which protects the 900P-UC caliber which now delivers a power reserve of 40 hours. By way of comparison, a sheet of paper is 0.1 mm thick.Dial-side, the off-centered hour and minute display is not just a stylistic choice but also a technical option. As it was unrealistic to use a classical straight winding stem, the watchmakers imagined a patented staggered stem which would allow a revolving indicator disc to drive the hour hand.Another highlight of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept is that Piaget proposes a wide range of finishes to customize components such as the color of the bridge and the dial, the finish on the hands and the disc, and even a choice of strapan opportunity to create some 10,000 exclusive variations to cater for every desire. What will you choose?Price: CHF410,000By Dan Diaconu