Piaget watches: the Altiplano dress watch just got dressier

By Rebecca Doulton in Madrid

The unisex Piaget Altiplano watch collection is the epitome of slender elegance and perfect proportions. Ever since 1957, when Piaget watches created the world's thinnest mechanical movement, known as calibre 9P, with a thickness of only 2mm, Piaget has established a reputation as a watchmaker of lean horological machines.

The Altiplano collection was released in 1988 and, since its inception, has never strayed from its destiny as a sleek, ultra-thin dress watch, even when appearing in the sporty guise of a flyback chronograph, shattering world records for leanness over and over again.

This year, Piaget watches adds an extra touch of class to its Altiplano collection with the incorporation of slinky rose and white gold bracelets for both its men's and ladies' models. Having held the watch at the SIHH salon this year, I can vouch for the exquisite suppleness of the polished gold bracelet, which literally flows from the round case and fastens to the wrist with an integrated clasp for a seamless, ergonomic fit.

Perfect for gifting, the satiny opaline dial of the Altiplano is a triumph of minimalism thanks to its pristine face, thin baton indices and slender hands. Fitted with an ultra-thin Manufacture Piaget 534P mechanical automatic movement, the new Piaget Altiplano watch with a gold bracelet comes in both 34mm and 38mm, in white or rose gold, and with the possibility of a diamond-set bezel.

Luxurious, pure and refined, the new Piaget Altiplano watch with a gold bracelet is dressed for enduring success.

Piaget watches are suitable for both men and women and come in 38mm and 34mm. The new white gold models feature the fully integrated gold bracelet.
The satiny opaline dial of the 34mm Altiplano ladies' watch in rose gold is a triumph of minimalism thanks to its pristine face, thin baton indices and slender hands. This model features 68 brilliant-cut diamonds around the bezel.
The supple polished gold bracelet flows from the round case and fastens to the wrist with an integrated clasp, offering a seamless, ergonomic fit.
Piaget watches have always been admired for their ultra-thin movements and lean profiles, making them ideal dress watches. The new Altiplano collection with gold bracelet is no exception, including this 38mm rose gold model for men.
Fitted with an ultra-thin Manufacture Piaget 534P mechanical automatic movement, the new Altiplano watch retains its characteristic lean profile.
Piaget Altiplano 38mm white gold men's watch is enhanced with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel. The smaller ladies' model sparkles with 68 diamonds.
Piaget watches adds an extra touch of class to its Altiplano collection with the incorporation of a rose gold bracelet for both its men's and ladies' models.