Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Watch (2018)

Case is in 41mm, thickness at just 2mm. The construction of the movement is simply mind boggling; no balance cock, and there’s no shock absorbing system, there aren’t any jewels for the balance staff because there’s no balance staff. The balance runs in a ball-bearing set into the back of the watch case. A flat crown is utilized to allows for a flatter case construction, and replacing the usual winding pinion (a gear which is operated by the crown, and which rotates perpendicular to the movement. Power reserve is at 44 hours. This is a Concept watch and is not available for purchase (in 2018).