Piaget Altiplano Chronograph Review

Nov 07, 2016,14:23 PM
 

As promised here is my first review of the Piaget Altiplano Chronograph. My review is going to be pretty much a visual one. Wearing the watch in the first days confirmed 

my first impression: a very elegant chronograph, thin yet substantial and an ideal daily companion:


Love the combination with the rose gold cufflinks 












The dial is very pure. To some it might be too simple but to me is just perfect. The second time zone is also a very useful complication 


A foto at natural distance (close up might make the watch look too big but at 41mm is just very contemporary) 








Always a pleasure to work with this beauty!






The movement -- the slimmest flyback chronograph movement ever made -- is well decorated and the Piaget coat of arms makes it very elegant..even on the back!

I was attracted by this watch since the launch in 2015 and having the watch confirmed all I expected from the watch and more. Light and slim yet substantial. Understated yet sophisticated. 
Bearing in mind that producing a new chronograph movement can be more challenging than a tourbillon I think that Piaget did a fantastic job here. Very happy with my choice.
Christian



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Mega cool watch...

 
 By: nilomis : November 7th, 2016-14:31
Gorgeous pictures. I need to retrieve mine and wear it. Congratulations, Nilo

thank you Nilo..a really great watch don't see any better chronograph

 
 By: christianch : November 7th, 2016-14:32
in terms of elegance also a very elegant second time zone!

lol actually the cufflinks are Montblanc, limited to 3 pieces so...

 
 By: christianch : November 7th, 2016-14:43
more limited than the watch ?

Funny :-)

 
 By: Alkiro1 : November 7th, 2016-15:10
Good draw! Best wishes Alkiro

Some might say the movement is a little small, like GP watches...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : November 7th, 2016-15:55
but the overall appeal is very clean and elegant. Pia...get (cannot forget her) still has it, congratulations. Rgds Raymond

Aha, the true motivations come out.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 8th, 2016-00:13
Don't worry, Pia is not going anywhere for a bit.

I love this for a subtle dress watch.

 
 By: zabreg1 Mr White : November 8th, 2016-00:12
Congratulations.

So elegant!

 
 By: tudorctin : November 10th, 2016-22:27
Congratulations! Best dress chronograph watch? Maybe...

thanks a lot, I think it is one of the best dress chronograph

 
 By: christianch : November 19th, 2016-18:23
but it is soo elegant that it might be too classic to some. Still the wearability of this watch is incredible. Perfect proportions