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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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