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interesting post, Melvyn...
... i am also very interested in ultra/extra thin movement which i find it fascinating and amazing from the day one when i started to appreciate horology.
one small viewpoint to add, i quite agree the point on the size of the watch made by Nico, since this is made as a dress watch and as you said it would suits for tuxedos and coat-tails, if the size is too large, it will be difficult to put the watch inside the cuff.
in any case, this watch caught my eye and it is my wish list now. thanks for sharing.
stefan
PIAGET Altiplano Saga: Part 6 – Never Say Never Thin Again – Automatic 1200P/1208P
PIAGET Altiplano Saga: Part 6 – Never Say Never Thin Again – Automatic 1200P/1208P movements By Dr Melvyn Teillol-Foo Extra-thin Definition In the absence of a precise definition for ‘ultra-thin watch’, watch brands are able to use their own vague termino...
your post only fed the fire.....
one day I will have an altiplano! a great read--thx for sharing J
So much conviction
"Someday, I will have an Altiplano".......excellent plan! Good hunting, MTF
The 1200P movement
in a 40mm case would be nice as the current diameter of 43mm is too large for me. How long should I wait for? Until then, the 430P movement in a 38mm case is the target I'm aiming at. Regards, Richard.
Excellent reading, MTF!
Piaget's prowess in ultra-thin watchmaking is second to none! When they create a 40mm Altiplano with the new 1200P will you be choosing a white or pink gold model? Cheers, Daos
Two rules
One is that white gold with black dial is more elegant and discreet, thus perfect for a dress watch. But I rarely attend black tie events these days....er....except the PuristS 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner (remember 30 May 2011, folks!) Other rule is that...
An excellent post about thin watches
An excellent informative resource about the history of thin watches. Since I am particularly fond of micro-rotored automatics, of which Piaget pioneered with the 12P back half a century ago, this post has a special meaning to me. Thank you for the very in...
Movement is top, the design is pure, BUT...
Isn't a 43 mm case too big for an U.T watch? I have to see it in the flesh, of course, but I'm alwqays a bit reticent when U.T watches come over 38 mm. A question of proportions, maybe? Thanks for this very interesting post, MTF. Best, Nicolas.
I agree........so we wait patiently
The first editon is a required collection item. First with the new 1200P or 1208P movement. Commemorative dial. Limited edition boutique exclusivity etc. But eventually, demand for a 38 - 40mm Automatic Altiplano will prevail. The shape of the case allows...
Interestingly, Piaget is not the only brand to " wave " when it comes to case size.
Looks like it is a current question, or better said, dilemma, for brands. Some of them feel the need to get smaller cases, but 40 mm seems to be a prudent compromise, when a watch with an important dial aperture would allow a 38 mm case. Maybe later? .......
Size was fine for me.
Thanks to the multi-layers dial and the rather shorts lugs. A flat dial would have make the watch bigger obviously and the 43mm would have been too much. 40mm are not an option for the moment, they are dedicated to the handwind version and Piaget wished w...
I have quite a good collection of modern UT watches
and 40 mm is the largest I can accept. In my collection I have the VC Pastrimony Contemporaine in YG, WG and RG and I would also buy platim but for such a watch, 40 mm is really a bit too much even I have a relatively large wrist. At the same time I have ...
Indeed you do
Your choice of all things is impeccable - watches, cars, Estonian, Thanks for your support. Regards, MTF
I have started being attracted to UT watches...
... since I found out about the AP RO Jumbo and SEIKO UT movement. Two hands ultra thin is the symbol of "affluence" as you don't care too much about the seconds. Piaget isn't so bad either Not bad at all. But I wonder why it has to be so big. Two hands, ...
Tell your regional office
Ken, If everybody tells their regional Piaget manager of the demand for 38 - 40 mm diameter watches, they may change their minds..... hehehe Regards, MTF
Well, I think it is just the matter of...
... sense of aesthetics or the balance and my sense tells me that 43mm ultra thin is just out of balance. I will be hiding somewhere until the time comes when people re-appreciate the 34-36mm ultra thin watches on their wrists, if ever, heh. Ken
interesting post, Melvyn...
... i am also very interested in ultra/extra thin movement which i find it fascinating and amazing from the day one when i started to appreciate horology. one small viewpoint to add, i quite agree the point on the size of the watch made by Nico, since thi...
I'd wear it.
I like the fact that they somewhat break tradition being 43mm. Just like the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim series. Could be the start of a new trend...
Sadly too big
43 MM for a watch like this is a complete and sad waste. 40 MM is in my mind still too big. <=38 MM is about right. sorry. beautiful craftsmanship and engineering otherwise