Piaget Altiplano

For decades, Swiss watch- and jewelry-maker Piaget has been at the forefront of ultra-thin movement and watch design. From its storied, hand-wound Calibre 9P from 1957 to the micro-rotor-powered, automatic 12P from 1960, Piaget’s movements have consistently pushed the boundaries of what was possible in mechanical horology. The modern Altiplano collection is a natural outgrowth of this ultra-thin philosophy. Housing some of the maison’s most compelling timepieces, this line is where Piaget exercises its creative muscles with unbridled restraint, combining ultra-thin watchmaking with avant-garde dial design that causes the entire watch industry to stop and stare. This Reference P10522 is a case in point. Measuring 40mm in 18K white gold with a smooth bezel, a signed crown, and a sapphire crystal, it features a beautiful subsidiary offset seconds register. A dark dial is subtle but beautiful alongside the hues of the white gold case. This piece is proof positive of Piaget’s command of this type of watchmaking — the type of horological pursuit that seamlessly blends micro-engineering and elegance, yielding a magnificent result. Paired to a black leather strap, it’s ready to be worn to an elegant dinner party, a business engagement, or every day.