Can you imagine a watch as thin as only 2 mm? Piaget’s Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is such a magical existence, breaking the world record and becoming the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch. It is not only thin, but also shows the exquisite skills of high-end watches in terms of materials and craftsmanship. Want to know the design concept and craftsmanship details behind this watch? Read on!

Piaget watch

In 2024, Piaget set a new world record and became the world’s thinnest tourbillon watch with a thickness of only 2 mm. This watch is the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon. Prior to this, the Altiplano 910P watch launched by Piaget has attracted widespread attention. This watch also has an amazing thickness of only 4.30 mm, making it the thinnest mechanical watch in the world. Although there is a clear difference in thickness between the two watches, they both demonstrate the exquisite skills of high-end watches in terms of materials and craftsmanship.

The case of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon watch is made of cobalt alloy. This material is not only high in hardness, but also has excellent corrosion resistance. It is an ideal material for making high-end watches. The diameter of this watch is 41.5 mm, which is a relatively moderate size among modern watches. Because the thickness is only 2 mm, this watch is very thin and light, making it almost effortless to wear. Its movement has a vibration frequency of 28,800 times per hour and a power reserve of 40 hours. The movement adopts a ball bearing design, which can effectively reduce friction and improve the stability and accuracy of the movement.

The Altiplano 910P watch is made of 18K gold case and equipped with 18K gold hour and minute hands, which is very luxurious. The diameter of this watch is 41 mm, which is slightly smaller than the Ultimate Concept Tourbillon, but the thickness is much thicker, reaching 4.30 mm. Although it is much thicker than 2 mm, the thickness of 910P is already very good among mechanical watches. This watch also uses a sapphire mirror and is equipped with a sealed bottom cover, which ensures waterproof and pressure resistance.

record breaking

The reason why these two watches attract everyone’s attention is not only because of their thickness, but also because of their revolutionary structure in movement design. Piaget uses an external pendulum design in both watches. This design not only effectively saves space, but also allows the watch to achieve a good balance between beauty and practicality. Moreover, both watches are equipped with green straps, which complement the khaki green dial and are very eye-catching.

Conclusion

In short, these two watches from Piaget are not only amazing in thickness, but also show unparalleled innovative spirit in design and craftsmanship. Whether it is the extremely thin and light Ultimate Concept Tourbillon or the luxurious 910P, they are all worthy of our appreciation. Which one do you prefer? Come to the comment area to share your views, and don’t forget to like and support!