The Piaget Altiplano High Jewellery Métiers d’Art watch is a masterpiece that embodies the fusion of haute horlogerie and high jewellery, demonstrating Piaget’s commitment to precision, artistry, and excellence. This limited edition watch is a true celebration of savoir-faire, featuring a distinctive blend of skeleton movement, gem-setting, and cloisonné enamelling, creating a luxurious timepiece that radiates elegance and sophistication.
Design and Aesthetic
The timepiece stands out with its iconic skeleton movement that is set with diamonds and sapphires, providing a dazzling visual experience. This intricate movement is enhanced by the addition of Grand Feu cloisonné enamel, offering a beautiful palette of blue, green, and purple hues. These colors gracefully hug the dial and extend to the very edge of the bezel, achieving a harmonious fusion with the baguette-cut stones. With a 40 mm diameter, the watch’s dial is a canvas of artistry that reflects light magnificently from every angle.
Technical Mastery
A feat of engineering, the Altiplano High Jewellery Métiers d’Art watch maintains Piaget’s legacy in ultra-thin watchmaking, measuring only 7 mm in thickness. Despite its slender profile, it encapsulates the intricate skeleton movement, a hallmark of the Altiplano collection known for its precision and craftsmanship. This watch represents the culmination of three distinct art forms: skeleton watchmaking, gem-setting, and cloisonné enamelling.
Collaborative Craftsmanship
The watch is a collaborative creation between Piaget’s Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire and renowned enamel artist Anita Porchet, a loyal partner of Piaget since 2006. Her expertise and precision in applying cloisonné enamel elevate the watch, ensuring each piece is unique and meticulously crafted. The enamelling technique not only graces the front of the dial but also, for the first time, embellishes the back, showing technical prowess and artistic depth.
Exclusive Edition
This exceptional timepiece is part of a limited edition of only eight pieces, underscoring its exclusivity and the painstaking craftsmanship involved in its creation. Each watch in this limited series bears the co-signature of both Maison Piaget and Anita Porchet, making it a coveted collector’s item.
Piaget’s Legacy
Rooted in a history that dates back to 1874, Piaget has consistently pushed the boundaries of watchmaking and jewellery design. The Altiplano High Jewellery Métiers d’Art watch is a testament to this legacy, exemplifying the Maison’s commitment to daring creativity, precision, and artistic excellence that has defined its collections, solidifying Piaget’s place as an innovator in the watch and jewellery world.
