Piaget was the first watchmaker to apply enamel work to an ultra-thin movement. On the mere 3 mm-thick Caliber 1200, layers of enamel are meticulously applied and fired five times at a temperature of 800 °C. This process presents an extreme challenge to both the movement and the enameling technique — far exceeding the demands of engraving or gem-setting. Preventing metal deformation under high heat and controlling the enamel glaze require extraordinary precision; the entire process can best be described as walking on thin ice.The 38 mm case is crafted from 18 K white gold. The skeletonized movement’s front side is further adorned with eleven cabochon-cut black sapphires, serving as exquisite accents against the black enamel background.
Through the sapphire-crystal case back, one can admire the full operation of the movement. Of particular note is the signature micro-rotor of the Caliber 1200 series, which minimizes space usage while efficiently transmitting energy to the mainspring barrel positioned at 12 o’clock. The watch offers a power reserve of 44 hours.We regard this as a milestone advancement for Piaget in ultra-thin movement technology — one that few other manufactures are likely to surpass in the near future.
Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Enamel Watch
18 K white gold case, 38 mm diameter, sapphire crystal front and back, Caliber 1200E movement, 26 jewels,21,600 vph,44-hour power reserve, alligator leather strap with 18 K white gold pin buckle, water-resistant to 30 meters.
