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The 43mm diameter did one thing ...
... and that was to emphatically drive home how thin the watch was. It looked great in profile, and made a 'statement' on the wrist, but it didnt strike me as elegant, which is what this watch should be. And when I am buying brands like Piaget and Chopard, elegance is what I am looking for. If I wanted to make a bold statement I might go with Bulgari, but Piaget is above that, at least in my world view. 
Andrew
Piaget SIHH 2012 Preview: Skeleton
Piaget SIHH 2012 Preview Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin Two years ago, in a darkened safe room at Piaget headquarters, I was privy to view some prototypes that were eventually announced at SIHH 2010 as the double world record Piaget Altiplano Ultra-...
What a fantastic creation, love it.
And at 38 mm it's touching perfection, 43 mm was too much for me. It looks great. A skeleton ULTRA thin automatic movement, what else? I was amazed at the SIHH with the "standard" movement when it was released. This is a step further. Bravo to Piaget!. A ...
We did tell Piaget repeatedly that 38 mm Black Tie
is the way to go. They do listen but boy-o-boy, need a feedback from people like you! MTF
Every gentleman must
have at least three wrist watches: 1) A daily timepiece, 2) A sporty timekeeper, 3) An ultra-thin Black Tie horological accessory is de rigeur. This 38 mm diameter round Altiplanon Automatic Skeleton is the dress watch par excellence. Regards, MTF
Thanks MTF
Luckily I'm not a Gentleman because I have a bunch of number ones and twos but no three. But I guess that when I'll get my Piaget, people around me will notice the difference when I'm turning to a true Gentleman! Best, Kari
I would love to own this watch
Although I would prefer it to have blued hands. Just a personal preference. I assume this is not a limited edition? Hmmm, time to start saving up. Regards, Richard.
The blued hands are for a PuristS' Edition
Well, why not? It's an idea to put forward to Piaget. Seriously, like most Piaget watches, it is not a limited edition but limited production makes it quite uncommon. The first batch worldwide must only be about xyz watches since each one requires hand fi...
No Faults
There's nothing I can point to and say "I wish they had done this in a different way", fantastic work Piaget! A
Nice!
But I would call it "naked" rather than skeletonized. For a me skeleton movement is hand finished
Hand finished skeletonisation
dsgalaxy1, Much material has been removed from the solid movement plates of the 1200P to make the skeleton 1200S. Hand finishing is also evident. Mainplate: hand bevelling Balance bridge: hand drawing.....burnishing of the angles. Regards, MTF...
fantastic looking...one more for the grail list.
this is on record as the thinnest skeleton watch? separate yet related topic: does Piaget also hold the record for the thinnest 3 hand watch as well? best, Horo
Ah semantics.....
Thinnest automatic winding skeleton movement (2 hands) and cased watch currently available: 1200S in Altiplano 38mm. Thinnest automatic winding movement (2 hands) and cased watch currently available: 1200P in Altiplano 43mm. Thinnest automatic winding mov...
Ultra ...yet Heavily beautiful
looking forward to see live pics of this beauty.. Thanks for the beautiful update. Faisal
Yes this is our kind of horology!
Hi Melvyn, Thank you for your report and fantastic news. I'll be quite happy to see this one in January. The size is so much better at 38 (than 43). But the case is not all. Inside seems really appealing too! Best Dje
Your vote on size is important (nt)
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It's stunningly beautiful. Really, truly an inspired offering from Piaget. The size is right, the technical mastery on display is immense, the design is cohesive, and the watch exudes brand DNA (ultra-thin, high finish, powerful yet discrete). Thanks for ...
I'm glad to see this movement in a 38mm case.
What a beauty! Thanks Melvin for the presentation! Fx
Excellent
When I was researching the Altiplano and Ultrathin movements for the Piaget quiz I kept thinking how nice this watch would be in a more wearable size, so this is an answered prayer. And the micro rotor visible from the front should animate the dial nicely...
The 43mm diameter did one thing ...
... and that was to emphatically drive home how thin the watch was. It looked great in profile, and made a 'statement' on the wrist, but it didnt strike me as elegant, which is what this watch should be. And when I am buying brands like Piaget and Chopard...
The only thing I did not like on the Piaget Altiplano...
...was the 43mm that I think does not match the ultimate dress watch, an ultra-thin. This skeleton is technically and 'designly' fantastic.
Quite a nice...
watch--I much prefer the 38mm size. Will seriously consider it when available. Thanks for the posting. tempusfugit
Very lovely, but needs to be bigger...
39mm would do it. ;-) The only other observation (NOT criticism) is that a larger balance wheel would be lovely to see. It looks like there might be a bit of room to play with, especially if the balance bridge were re-shaped. MTF, your powers of persuasio...