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Sometimes it seems like there's an anniversary around the corner for everything, but 150 years has got to be one of the most important milestones. Piaget has just hit its 150th anniversary, traversing multiple generations across two centuries. Much of its success is due to the Polo in the modern era, and its haute joaillerie pieces ever since it was founded. Appropriately, those are the lines which feature most prominently in their Watches & Wonders 2024 novelties, along with a new world record holder.Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept TourbillonAt exactly 2mm tall, the new Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon is the thinnest tourbillon watch in the world.Bringing high complications into the battle for thinness has injected more excitement into the progressive development of hyper-thin calibres.The bluish case is made from the cobalt alloy M64BC, usually used for surgical implants.Learn more about the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon here.BrandPiagetModelAltiplano Ultimate Concept TourbillonCase Dimensions40.5mm (D) x 2mm (T)Case MaterialM64BC cobalt alloyWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialNavy blue with rose gold accentsBraceletCalf leather, M64BC pin buckleMovement970P-UC, in-house, manual windingFunctionsHours, minutes, peripherally-mounted flying tourbillonAvailabilityLimited production, not numberedPriceOn requestPiaget Polo CoupleLeaning into the His & Hers' trope, the Piaget Polo Couple brings a touch of the Polo 79's flair to contemporary cases in stainless steel.The signature gadroons make up the dial's horizontal pattern, swathed in a warm taupe colour.Both the 42mm and gem-set 36mm models are limited to 300 pieces, and are paired with rubber straps.BrandPiagetModelPolo CoupleCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 9.4mm (H)36mm (D) x 8.8mm (H)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance50 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialTaupe and rose gold dial with gadroonsBraceletIntegrated rubber strapMovement1110P (42mm)500P1 (36mm)FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityLimited to 300 pieces, boutique exclusivePriceOn requestPiaget Swinging SautoirModular watches have been growing in popularity, and now the Piaget Swinging Sautoir lets you wear a watch on its strap or on a beautiful necklace.Three references are available, one reproducible model on a rose gold necklace and a white opal dial, then two unique creations. The first is yellow gold with an array of blue and yellow stones, the second is rose gold with white and yellow stones.All of the watch cases themselves use Piaget quartz movements and 29mm cases.BrandPiagetModelSwinging SautoirCase Dimensions29mmCase Material18k goldWater ResistanceN/ACrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialWhite opalTurquoiseBraceletAlligator leatherSatinMovement355P quartz (non-limited model)358P quartz (unique models)FunctionsHours, minutesAvailabilitySautoir-only watch is reproducible, while the convertible necklace/watch pieces are unique.PriceOn requestPiaget Hidden Gem Cuff WatchA gorgeous lattice of rose gold weaves together the cuff bracelet, branching over the dial.The dial is made from black opal, displaying flashes of blue and green.Powered by the 355P manufacture quartz movement, the cuff width is 35mm.BrandPiagetModelHidden Gem CuffCase Dimensions35mmCase Material18k rose goldWater ResistanceNACrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialBlack opal with green and blue flashesBracelet18k rose goldMovement355P quartz, in-houseFunctionsHours, minutesAvailabilityReproducible creationPriceOn requestPiaget AuraWelcoming back the Aura range which launched in 1989, its purpose is to appear like the entire watch is made from precious gems.Almost none of the 18k white gold case is visible, save for the small setting prongs between the stones.The two new references are decorated with baguette-cut rubies, pink sapphires, and diamonds.BrandPiagetModelHidden Gem CuffCase Dimensions27.5mm (D) x 30.1mm (L)32mm (D) x 35mm (L)Case Material18k white gold set with baguette-cut sapphires and diamondsWater Resistance30mCrystal(s)Sapphire crystalDialBaguette-cut gemsBracelet18k white gold with baguette-cut sapphires and diamondsMovement430P ultra-thin mechanical (27.5mm)40P ultra-thin mechanical (32mm)FunctionsHours, minutesAvailabilityReproducible creationPriceOn request
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