It single-handedly embodies Piaget’s identity and its acknowledged expertise in the realm of the ultra-thin. Loyal to its characteristic pure lines and well-respected classicism, the Altiplano collection is enriched with a model appearing for the first time in a 40 mm diameter. In keeping with these new dimensions, the Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget has equipped this Altiplano watch with a state-of-the-art 12-lignes (12’’’) movement, Manufacture Piaget Calibre 838P. This ultra-thin hand-wound movement is a mere 2.5 mm thick. While the new model retains the aesthetic codes of the Altiplano collection – a slender, elegant case and an understated dial with simple or double transferred hour-markers and baton-shaped hands – it is distinguished by its 40 mm diameter, its small seconds at 10 o’clock and by a Piaget logo at 3 o’clock ensuring a perfectly harmonious overall effect. The white gold case is fitted with a sapphire crystal back enabling one to admire all aspects of the movement decoration, such as circular Côtes de Genève and blued screws which are the signature features of Piaget movements. The 40 mm Altiplano movement is also available in a pink gold version with a chocolate brown dial, and in a platinum limited edition.
Large model
18-carat white gold case
Silver-coloured dial, black baton hour-markers, baton hands
Manufacture Piaget 838P ultra-thin mechanical hand-wound movement
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds (at 10 o'clock)
Movement thickness: 2.5 mm
Casing dimensions: 26.8 mm
Number of jewels: 19
Cadence: 21,600 vph
Approximately 65-hour power reserve
Finishing: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained plate, bridges bevelled and drawn with a file, blued screws
18-carat white gold pin buckle
Black alligator leather strap
Ref. G0A33112
Piaget Emperador Coussin Perpetual Calendar: sovereign mastery of time
Following on from models such as the tourbillon, the tourbillon relatif and the chronograph, Piaget is pursuing its quest for horological complications by presenting the new Manufacture Calibre 855P with perpetual calendar. Mechanically programmed to cope with the irregularities of our Gregorian calendar up until the year 2100, the perpetual calendar is one of the major complications of the watchmaking art, as well as one of the most widely used. Measuring 5.6 mm thick, the Manufacture Piaget Calibre 855P self-winding movement was designed, developed and produced entirely in-house. It displays the hours, minutes, small seconds at 4 o’clock, month and leap years at 12 o’clock, along with retrograde day of the week and date displays at 9 and 3 o’clock respectively. In addition to the latter retrograde indications, this Calibre 855P stands out from most ordinary perpetual calendars by the addition of a double-hand dual time-zone display appearing in a subdial at 8 o’clock. The self-winding Piaget Calibre 855P beats at a cadence of 21,600 vibrations per hour and is endowed with an approximately 72-hour power reserve.
Inspired by an historical Piaget model revived two years ago and distinguished by an harmoniously balanced play on shapes, the case of the Piaget Emperador Coussin Perpetual Calendar is entirely in tune with the aesthetic mood of the moment. The subtle architecture of the 46 mm case enables it to adapt to all wrists and imparts a particularly elegant profile. In line with Piaget’s determination to combine horological complications with user-friendliness, the case middle actually carries a mention of the function of each of the four correctors for the month, date, day of the week and second time zone. Subtly alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces on the case middle, bezel and inner bezel ring, the case of the Piaget Emperador Coussin Perpetual Calendaris fitted with a sapphire crystal back providing admirable views of the movement finishes. The plate and bridges are circular-grained, bevelled and drawn out with a file. The decorative features such as circular Côtes de Genève and blued screws match the brand’s aesthetic signature codes, while the oscillating weight is adorned with the Piaget coat-of-arms. All the decoration and finishing, along with the casing up, are performed in Piaget’s La Côte-aux-Fées workshops which are entirely dedicated to horological complications. The complex nature of the movement powering the Piaget Emperador Coussin Perpetual Calendar explains its restricted annual production. The case of each timepiece is engraved with the year of production and the number of watches produced.
A highly exclusive Haute Horlogerie model, the Piaget Emperador Coussin Perpetual Calendaris available in an 18-carat pink gold version on a brown leather strap complete with 18-carat pink gold pin buckle, along with a version in 18-carat white gold.
18-carat white gold case
Silvered dial, satin-finished counters, applied 18-carat white gold hour-markers, case-back fitted with sapphire crystal revealing the movement
Manufacture Piaget 855P mechanical self-winding perpetual calendar movement
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds (at 4 o'clock), dual time (at 8 o'clock), month/leap year (at 12 o'clock), day (retrograde indicator at 9 o'clock) and date (retrograde indicator at 3 o'clock)
Movement thickness: 5.60 mm
Casing dimensions: 28.4 mm
Number of jewels: 38
Cadence: 21,600 vph
Approximately 72-hours power reserve
Finishing: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained plate, bridges bevelled and drawn with a file, blued screws, oscillating weight engraved with Piaget coat-of-arms
18-carat white gold pin buckle
Black alligator leather strap Ref.G0A33018
18-carat pink gold case
Blue dial, satin-finished counters, applied 18-carat pink gold hour-markers, case-back fitted with sapphire crystal revealing the movement
Manufacture Piaget 855P mechanical self-winding perpetual calendar movement
Functions: Hour, minute, small seconds (at 4 o'clock), dual time (at 8 o'clock), month/leap year (at 12 o'clock), day (retrograde indicator at 9 o'clock) and date (retrograde indicator at 3 o'clock)
Movement thickness: 5.60 mm
Casing dimensions: 28.4 mm
Number of jewels: 38
Cadence: 21,600 vph
Approximately 72-hour power reserve
Finishing: circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained plate, bridges bevelled and drawn with a file, blued screws, oscillating weight engraved with Piaget coat-of-arms
18-carat pink gold pin buckle
Brown alligator leather strap Ref.G0A33019