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July 8, 2026
The "Altiplano Ultimate Automatic" appeals to the sensibilities of the next generation of watch enthusiasts.
Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic
A collaboration watch between Piaget and Wristcheck, a global platform for the next generation of watch enthusiasts, has been born.
Text by Kosaku WASEDA
An Ultra-Thin Watch in Wristcheck's Signature Blue
Wristcheck was founded in Hong Kong in 2020 as a watch platform. Founder Austen Chu gained recognition in the watch community through his Instagram account "@horoloupe," and together with Sean Wong, he launched the company to bring trust and transparency to the rapidly growing pre-owned watch market.
Sean Wong and Austen Chu
It has now become an international forum connecting collectors in over 50 countries, with bases in Hong Kong, Macau, and New York. All watches traded here undergo authenticity verification and condition assessment by in-house watchmakers, earning it a high reputation as a trusted platform.
The base model for this collaboration is Piaget's ultra-thin watch, the "Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P." With a 41mm case and a thickness of just 4.3mm, it is a model that challenges the limits of technology.
The case and movement are integrated into a single structure composed of 238 parts, and the mechanism itself can be considered a visual work of art. It received the "Mechanical Exception Prize" at the 2021 Geneva Grand Prix d'Horlogerie (GPHG).
Piaget's history in ultra-thin watches dates back to the release of the ultra-thin manual-winding movement "9P" in 1957. In 1960, they introduced the automatic movement "12P," and this lineage has been carried forward through the Altiplano Ultimate in 2014 and the 910P in 2017.
The motto left by founder Georges-Édouard Piaget, "Always do better than necessary," continues to inspire the artisans.
A notable feature is the adoption of Wristcheck's signature blue color throughout. The white gold case is complemented by blue accents on the dial, hands, screws, and even the peripheral rotor, creating a finish that further highlights the beautiful structure of the ultra-thin movement.
The case back features a double engraving of the Wristcheck logo and the Piaget coat of arms, while the deep blue calfskin strap is accented with Wristcheck's signature blue stitching.
Only 30 pieces have been produced. This is not merely a color variation, but a creation that adds the perspective of a next-generation platform to the elegance and tradition Piaget has cultivated for over 150 years. While a special model, its wearability for daily life and relaxed feel are likely to pique the interest of the next generation of watch lovers.
ALTIPLANO ULTIMATE AUTOMATIC WATCH
Case size | 41mm, 4.30mm thick
Case size | 41mm, 4.30mm thick
Case material | 18K white gold
Movement | In-house ultra-thin automatic 910P movement integrated with the case
Power reserve | 44 hours
Strap | Calfskin
Water resistance | 2 ATM
Inquiries
Piaget Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions About Piaget Watches
Q. What kind of brand is Piaget?
Piaget is a Swiss luxury watch brand with over 150 years of history in the field of ultra-thin watches. Starting with the ultra-thin manual-winding movement "9P" released in 1957, and followed by the automatic movement "12P" in 1960, Piaget has established a pioneering lineage in ultra-thin technology. The motto left by founder Georges-Édouard Piaget, "Always do better than necessary," continues to inspire artisans today.
Q. What is "Wristcheck," the collaborator for this project?
Wristcheck is a watch platform founded in Hong Kong in 2020. Founder Austen Chu gained recognition in the watch community through his Instagram account "@horoloupe," and together with Sean Wong, he launched the company to bring trust and transparency to the rapidly growing pre-owned watch market. It has now become an international platform connecting collectors in over 50 countries, with bases in Hong Kong, Macau, and New York. All watches traded undergo authenticity verification and condition assessment by in-house watchmakers, earning it a high reputation as a trusted platform.
Q. What kind of watch is the "Altiplano Ultimate Automatic"?
The base model for this piece is Piaget's ultra-thin watch, the "Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P." With a 41mm case and a thickness of just 4.3mm, it is a model that challenges the limits of technology. The case and movement are integrated into a single structure composed of 238 parts, and the mechanism itself can be considered a visual work of art. It received the "Mechanical Exception Prize" at the 2021 Geneva Grand Prix d'Horlogerie (GPHG).