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Intriguing watch
I feel your extensive review captures very well the elements to consider. There was a thin line between usefulness as a chronograph and the minimalist aesthetic of the Altiplano line, which Piaget navigated fairly well. I guess that for the numbers sold, a completely new, proprietary movement not based on the existing automatic one would be difficult to make a business case for, so the compromise solution is next best.
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh - thanks for whetting my appetite 
SIHH 2016: hands on review of the WG Altiplano Chronograph
Piaget, as the specialist of the ultra-thin watches, presented at the SIHH 2015 the Altiplano Chronograph which distinguished by two records for a handwind chronograph: one for the thinnest caliber (4,65mm) and one for the thinnest case (8, 24mm). In this...
Thank you foversta for this report from SIHH 2016....
I really like this watch. The combination of modesty and luxury is very well balanced. I like it better in colored gold but this is a personal preference. As to the movement I learned on this forum that small diameter does not necessarily mean bad things....
Dear Edward, the most important is...
not the movement diameter by itself but the gap between the case and movement diameters. And I find that 14mm is a rather high difference. Thanks a lot! Fx
I get your point....
but would you settle for inferior movement and small distance ( the gap)? Regards Edward
The white gold don't excite me as I originally believe ...
But the pink gold has a mysterious attraction to my old eyes. I agree with your "cons" except with the counters being too close to the center. Love the discrete charm of the long minute markers. I'm incorrect or you didn't mention that fact that the 9 hou...
You are absolutely right.
It is true, I should have mentioned the presence of the second timezone display which is the usual feature of a chronograph movement from Piaget. Thanks your comments! Fx
I'm dating this watch for a long time ...
But is pink gold. It looks so ... Peaceful. Cheers, Nilo ...
Intriguing watch
I feel your extensive review captures very well the elements to consider. There was a thin line between usefulness as a chronograph and the minimalist aesthetic of the Altiplano line, which Piaget navigated fairly well. I guess that for the numbers sold, ...
You are right about the "profitability" of a new movement from scratch
The cost to develop from zero a handwind movement would be too high for a very limited production. Thanks! Fx
I know its an old post..... but
Man I really admire Piaget... but they gotta get real and do what's necessary to make a GREAT watch. No shortcuts. The general style of this watch is really nice. But as soon as you really look at it... the subdials appear 'cross-eyed' , too close to cent...