A watch is an art form of time, and Piaget’s use of mammoth ivory in this piece is time itself. Mammoth ivory, often found in the northern regions of Russia near the Arctic, is preserved due to the cold, snow-covered environment, which allows it to remain intact for thousands of years. Compared to elephant ivory, mammoth ivory tends to yellow more slowly and features a coarser grain, making it ideal for fine needle carving techniques.
Piaget is the first watch brand to use mammoth ivory for a dial, with each dial only 1.7mm thick. The world map on the dial takes 65 hours to carve, paired with simple hands, transforming the watch into a true work of art.
The 38mm case is available in rose gold or white gold and houses the Piaget 430P ultra-thin manual-winding movement, based on the renowned 9P movement, with a thickness of just 2.1mm. The only drawback is the 43-hour power reserve.
Piaget Altiplano 38mm Mammoth Ivory Carved Dial Watch
18K white gold/rose gold case, 38mm diameter, sapphire crystal glass, mammoth ivory fossil dial, 430P ultra-thin manual-winding movement, 18 jewels, 21600 vph, 43-hour power reserve, crocodile leather strap, white gold buckle, 30m water resistance.
