Unveiled: Piaget's Altiplano Ultimate Concept - The World's Thinnest Tourbillon Setting New Benchmarks

Piaget, a prestigious name long associated with ultra-thin watches, put the watchmaking world on notice in 2018 with its groundbreaking Altiplano Ultimate Concept. The prototype, destined to become a superstar in Piaget’s collection, staked its claim as the world’s thinnest mechanical watch in 2020.

In a secret effort that would change the game, the dedicated team behind the Altiplano Ultimate Concept then embarked on the creation of the watch’s first complication version. Their victory was stunning: the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Flying Tourbillon, now the world’s thinnest tourbillon at an astounding 2mm. This triumph seized a title formerly held by the formidable Octo Finissimo collection from Bulgari.

Ultimate thinness often demands sacrifices in the realm of usability. To ensure optimal sleekness, even features like the minute track might be foregone. This is especially true for mechanically complex pieces like the Altiplano Ultimate Concept. But in such timepieces, precision timekeeping isn’t the ultimate goal. The true achievement is the pioneering engineering that accommodates a tourbillon in a mere 2mm case. It presents a compelling paradox since tourbillons were originally designed to improve timekeeping accuracy. Regardless, the Altiplano Ultimate Concept unquestionably keeps time, all the while acting as the perfect testament to Piaget’s enduring mastery of ultra-thin watches.