In 2013 Piaget released the 3.65mm thick Altiplano 900P making it the worlds thinnest manually-wound watch ever. It is so thin that the backplate of the movement is also the caseback. I dont really think anyone will be able to appreciably decrease this minuscule size anytime soon. So what did Piaget do for 2016? Jewelry watch lov [...]
Well, this Piaget limited edition watch for SIHH 2016 wasnt expected, but it is certainly interesting. People will definitely?be talking about Piagets $70,000+ mechanical/quartz hybrid that, in design, borrows from the previously released Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon (hands-on here). Visually, just b [...]
Ive long called for an increase in complicated watch options for women. In very recent years, it seems the call is being answered, albeit at a glacial pace. The announcement of the Piaget Limelight Stella watch is another step in the right direction. While there is no shortage of unisex mechanicals, its great to see calibres designed exclusively for women. In the past, it was always a [...]
The Piaget Secrets Lights collection of 38 unique pieces was unveiled at the recent Watches Wonders fair in Hong Kong. Perhaps, the stand-out model of the collection was the Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif Enamel watch. It takes the range-wide concept of celebrating the historic Silk Route between Venice and Samarkand, and depicts the journey in a lustrous ename [...]
In an era of bulk and ostentation, the?Piaget?Altiplano Chronograph stands out for its old-school values.?As?the thinnest flyback chronograph in the world, this model builds on the legacy that began with the release of the worlds thinnest hand-wound and automatic watches in 1957 and 1960, respectively. While others are concerned with space-consuming c [...]
If one could distill a tuxedo into wristwatch form, no doubt it would resemble the Piaget Black Tie Vintage Inspiration, one of the brands most anticipated offerings at SIHH 2015 and it didnt disappoint when the ABTW team got their hands on it. True to its name, the Piaget Black Tie, like many of the [...]
At SIHH 2014, the Swiss watch maker Piaget introduced a new watch model called the Piaget Altiplano 38mm 900P (debuted here), which set a new record for the thinnest mechanical watch in the world. With a total case thickness of just 3.65mm, the Piaget Altiplano 900P attempted to once and for all end the fight of what prestigious wat [...]
For SIHH 2015, Piaget will unveil a new ultra-thin flyback chronograph, further helping them to round out their range of worlds thinnest watches. The Piaget Altiplano Chronograph is not only very beautiful, but it finally adds another chronograph-based model to Piagets slim mens collection. Until now, if you wanted a Piaget Chro [...]
For 2014 Piaget will once again hold and retain the title of worlds thinnest watch with the Altiplano 38mm 900P. For years now Piaget has been releasing mechanical watch after mechanical watch exclusively dedicated to the notion of being the thinnest possible of that type. This practice began long ago with lots of success. In 1957 they released t [...]
The stand-out collectors (wealthy collector) Piaget watch for 2013 is the Emperador Coussin XL Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater (that we debuted here). In our previous article on the watch we discussed most of the technical specs and we wont repeat all of those here. This post is about hands-on with the slim and formal minute repeater a continuation of Piagets quest to offer as complet [...]
More ultra thin from the kingdom of Piaget for 2013. The main attraction at SIHH 2013 from the fashionable Swiss watch and movement maker was of course their ultra-thin minute repeater. We did get a hands-on that we will share with you soon, but something closer to being within the realm of possible affordability is this new 40mm wide Piaget Altiplano Date watch. The lovely dress [...]
Say friend, are you looking for a fancy formal watch that isnt quite like anything else but wont make your friends do a double take? Well then Piaget might just have something for you. This new collection for 2012 is a sort of amalgamation watch taking into consideration design cues from many different Piaget timepieces including the Polo, Emperador, and Altiplano. It isnt rou [...]
For SIHH 2013,?Piaget will once again break a record when it comes to being thin with the Emperador Coussin XL Ultra Thin Minute Repeater. No we are not talking about anything related to The Biggest Loser, but rather a new movement which is the thinnest of its kind. Traditionally, Piaget has been known for making ver [...]
Watch What-If is a special column on aBlogtoRead.com that asks the playful question what if an iconic watch you know and love was offered in a different style? The idea embraces a good timepieces core design and has fun by offering new colors and material concepts to stimulate your senses. These ideas may be provocative, artistic, or just plain silly. This is about fun, Photoshop, and the celebration of wrist watch design and [...]
In Chinese culture the year of the dragon is coming. How cool does that sound? I mean sure we can laugh at the year of the monkey, and no one wants to be born on the year of the pig but the year of the dragon? Pretty bad-ass if you ask me. Well luxo brands getting drunk on Asiatic currency are gonna bank in big time this year. Piaget for example is releasing a huge line of high-end year of the Dragon them [...]
For 2012 Piaget will release this very special watch that furthers their desire to be the thinnest around in a number or categories. Last year it was the Altiplano 43 Automatic that was the thinnest automatic watch with the thinnest automatic movement. This year (perhaps among other record things) Piaget will offer the thinnest skeletonize [...]
Up in the mountains of Switzerland watch movements are made. Down in the city of Geneva watches are borne. The contrast between the people who make the inside of watches and the outside of them is a benefit to the industry. You want watchmakers to be focused, hard workers who dedicate their lives to building high performance mechanical machines. On [...]
A Piaget dive watch?! Oh yes, and here is the proof. Get ready to go underwater in your black bow tie. I was pretty amazed to discover this watch that was made in the mid 1990s. It is very difficult to find information on this watch by the way. I believe it is called the Piaget Polo Key, but it is Ref. 250020 no. GOA22036. I think it is pretty neat but how [...]
Piagets flagship mens watch for 2011 is the Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin. I first wrote about the watch here. There you can learn more about the technical details there and in the Haute Living article that I wrote. In this article I would like to talk more about being with the watch now that I have been able to m [...]
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