PIAGET Heads For China With Latest Altiplano Origin Limited Edition

PIAGET has partnered with the famed Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, for the first time to create the Altiplano Origin China Special Edition, limited to 21 pieces.

Altiplano means Plateau in Spanish, it is a region of south-eastern Peru and western Bolivia which is renowned for being very flat. PIAGET chose this name to encompass the thinness of its watches. Inspired by the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Altiplano Origin China Special Limited Edition is a microcosm of the nature with towering mountains, vast green fields, and golden-brown earth, interpreting the beauty of nature with superb watchmaking craftsmanship.

With retro green representing the verdant earth as the main hue of the watch, the dial is lacquered in three layers of green, and every single layer has a subtle gradient green tint around the edges, which replicates the beauty of different shades of colours on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, also echoing the colour of the alligator strap and celebrating the vibrant nature. Pink gold hands and indexes are matched with green dial for the first time, reminding of green mountains on the ground.

Through the sapphire case-back, the sophisticated construction of the calibre is revealed. The off-centred oscillating weight in pink gold works in tandem with intricate components to play a music of time. The case-back is engraved with PIAGET, PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO and a limited-edition number, making it a collector’s item. The case of this watch is 40mm in diameter and it is powered by the 1205P calibre with 44-hour power reserve, combining outstanding performance with a gorgeous design.

“As a watchmaker with a long and profound history, PIAGET has created many celebrated timepieces that are favoured by watch lovers and collectors around the world. Together with Phillips, we tap into the heritage of our respective fields and create this iconic watch. We believe it will become a classic with enduring charm.”
Benjamin Comar, CEO, PIAGET

Starting in October, the Altiplano Origin China Special Limited Edition will be showcased in major cities across Asia including Bangkok, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, where watch lovers from all over the world can get up close and personal with this creation. On November 28^th, the auction of the model numbered 00 conducted by Phillips will take place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong.

Technical Specifications:

PIAGET X PHILLIPS Altiplano Origin China Special Limited Edition

Ref. G0A47550

Diameter: 40mm

Thickness: 6.36mm

18K white gold case

Dial in green lacquer with pink gold-colored indexes, hands

Piaget Manufacture ultra-thin self-winding mechanical, Small seconds at 5’, Date at 9’, Pink gold oscillating weight (1205P)

Secret Altiplano signature at 8’, Star at 12’ in the second counter

Sapphire case back with special engravings:

PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO

Limited edition n°00/22