Piaget Ultra-Thin Concept Watch SIHH 2018

KIH · 2018-01-16T15:10:38Z

Discover Piaget's groundbreaking 2mm thin concept watch from SIHH 2018, showcasing their mastery in ultra-thin horology and innovative movement design.

KIH's coverage of SIHH 2018 delves into Piaget's relentless pursuit of ultra-thin watchmaking, a core competence for the brand. The post showcases Piaget's latest concept watch, an astonishing 2mm total thickness timepiece, demonstrating their continued innovation in this specialized field. This article highlights Piaget's historical commitment to thin movements and its future direction.

I was very much interested in Piaget's latest thinnest watch - after all, Piaget started as a movement manufacturer and it's pursuit of thin/ dressy movement and watches are the core competence of this brand. I really hope that PIaget keep pursuing this direction (read: not too much to the lady's products.... sorry, ladies...).

Actual one - although it is a "concept watch" which is not scheduled to be on sale any time soon - is much thinner than I had expected. Many decades (61 years) ago, Piaget introduced 2mm thickness movement and today thya have made 2mm total thickness watch. Simply impressive.

The case is so thin that the crown cannot have the usual shape. It needs special tool to wind and adjust time.

New CEO makes presentation at the newly-made "Auditorium" in the Palexpo hall.

No axial, just bearing.

At the booth.

Possession Collection

Altiplano WG with 910P movement. - Automatic with peripheral rotor on the front side (look well...). Wonderful creation. Delivery will start in May.....

Altiplano Marqueterie Tourbillon

Other Altiplano Collection

The booth was sooo crowded!

Key Points from the Discussion

The new 910P, despite being 1-2mm wider than its predecessor (41mm vs 38mm), is highly admired for its technical achievement in ultra-thin watchmaking.
There is concern that a change in CEO at Piaget might shift the brand's focus more towards ladies' jewelry lines rather than continuing its strong emphasis on watchmaking innovation, particularly in ultra-thin movements.
The technical ingenuity behind achieving such extreme thinness, especially with the unique crown design requiring a special tool, is a point of fascination for collectors.

The Discussion

Alkiro1

Jan 16, 2018

I already loved the 900P so I fell deep in love with the 910P too despite its bigger case (41mm vs 38mm) which is 1 or 2mm too wide for me. But I really love it! Best wishes Alkiro

JToddH

Jan 16, 2018

on how this is technically possible. Extraordinary concept. I'd love to get a look at this close up.

VMM

Jan 16, 2018

impressive. Thanks for the live pics. Vte

Tony.A.

Jan 17, 2018

And its nice looking to. Thanks for the report.

KIH

Jan 19, 2018

.. but it may be still shaky as they chose a lady new CEO - we must all stay tuned....

KIH

Jan 22, 2018

.. the former CEO did great for the brand as a watch brand, e.g. Altiplano 900P and many more, and he was replaced with a lady CEO, so the Richemond management was not happy with his strategy and entrusted the chair to the new CEO, thus my guess is the Piaget may go more to the lady's jewelry line, rather than watch brand.

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