Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery

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Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery

Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery
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Technical excellence meets the art of jewellery-making
La Cote des Montres - February 13th, 2017

 
For the first time in Altiplano’s history, a model beats to the rhythm of the tourbillon. This new calibre perpetuates the rich watchmaking heritage nurtured by the Maison – particularly in the development of ultra-thin movements. It also demonstrates Piaget’s capacity for innovation and creative interpretation of the finest horological complications.

Ryan Reynolds, International Brand Ambassador wears an Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery watch
 
Developed to fit smoothly into the iconic watch case, the 670P ultra-thin mechanical manual-winding tourbillon movement measures just 4.6 mm thick. It is equipped with a patented stem-winding system featuring an intermediate wheel. It also has a new barrel increasing the power reserve to a comfortable 48 hours. To accentuate the airy beauty of the flying tourbillon, whose three-bridge titanium carriage weighs a mere 0.2 grams, Fine Watchmaking teams up with Artistic Crafts.

Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery Back View Close Up G0A4220
 
The flinqué enamel dial is born from the virtuosity of master-artisans capable of manually creating a guilloché pattern on gold, before delicately coating it with layers of transparent enamel. Three firing phases – timed to the nearest second and set to the exact temperature of up to 800°C – are then required to achieve this shiny glaze characterised by its absolute purity and transparency.

 
The hours and tourbillon epitomising the Piaget style are offset to form a subtle and discreet figure eight that symbolises eternity. The also offset sunburst guilloché motif is enhanced by the deep grey-blue shade of the dial. A past master in associating the art of watchmaking with that of jewellery, Piaget adorns the case, dial and buckle with a setting of baguette- and brilliant-cut diamonds, thereby creating a fascinating radiance. The equally enchanting Fine Watchmaking finishing features circular Côtes de Genève, a mainplate and bridges circular-grained by hand, as well as hand-bevelled and drawn tourbillon bridges and carriage.

Manufacture Piaget 670P mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement, 4.6 mm thick
 
Bearing the historical Piaget logo like a signature in the hours counter, the Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery (reference G0A42204) also bears the anniversary collection inscription on its case-back.

Hand-bevelling on a bridge
 
With this Altiplano anniversary collection, Piaget is confirming its creativity that continues to drive the work of the fully integrated Manufactures in La Côte-aux-Fées and Geneva. The new watches born from this symbiosis between Fine Watchmaking and High Jewellery display a contemporary distinction that transcends categories. Through its uncluttered, minimalist design and its signature aesthetic, this anniversary collection spans the entire spectrum of supreme elegance.

Hand-drawing the tourbillon carriage
 
Movement assembly in progress
 
Assembling the tourbillon carriage
 

Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon High Jewellery

Ref.: G0A42204

 
Collection :Altiplano 60th Anniversary
Case :High Jewellery watch in 18K white gold set with 48 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 2.51 cts); 265 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.42 cts), crown set with a brilliant-cut diamond (approx. 0.09 ct)
Diameter :41 mm
Dial :Hand-guilloché gold dial coated with translucent blue-grey enamel
Movement :Manufacture Piaget 670P mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement
Thickness:4.6mm
Carriage :Ultra-thin and ultra-light tourbillon carriage: 2.8 mm and 0.2 gr
Power reserve :approx. 48 h
Frequency :21,600 vph / 3hz
Number of jewels:23
Functions :Hours and minutes on an offset subdial at 8 o’clock
Flying tourbillon at 2 o’clock
Seconds indicated by the carriage at 2 o’clock
Number of components:157
Finishing:Circular Côtes de Genève
Hand circular-grained mainplate and bridges
Hand-drawn and hand-bevelled bridges and carriage
Black screws on the bridge side
Bracelet :Black alligator leather
Buckle :18K white gold folding clasp set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.05 ct)
Limited edition :38-piece
Exclusivité Boutique
Available in boutiques as of September 2017
 
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