I think I found my dress watch of choice

Jul 13, 2009,01:40 AM
 

I paid the Piaget boutique a visit today to take a hands on look at the Altiplano 38mm.  The very kind and accomodating staff then kindly suggested I take a look at the Atiplano Squelette for something a bit more interesting but still dressy.

Wow!  That was the first impression for me.  Although it is 40mm in size, maybe because the visual focus is on the skeletonized movement, it wears smaller than 40mm if that makes sense.

Its still early days for me for a dress watch but I've toyed around with getting one every now and then.  The downside, I'm also told its a boutique exclusive which means that the moderated final price is very much more than desired.

In any case, I've attched some pics from the net to share what I mean and pictures do it so much more justice than I.

The piece that I held is a tad different than the attached image in that it had black hands and the radiating lines did not match up as well as in the image (maybe photoshoped?).  I also find that the finishing is not as refined as it can be.  The anglage is near non existent (perhaps intended?)and the beveling is also a tad raw.  But even then, there was a tingling as I view the Squelette on my wrist in a mirror.

Perhaps when I am ready and if it becomes a non-boutique exclusive where the final price can be further moderated.

Enjoy.

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Not Photo-Shop but...

 
 By: MTF : July 13th, 2009-08:51
wmclarenf1, The hands on that piece can look grey or black as seen in these shots on the same wrist from our PuristS on Tour visit to the manufacture in 2008. It depends on the angle of reflection for that 'black-finish'. The photos were taken by the Woo ...  

Excellent choice!

 
 By: DRMW : July 14th, 2009-09:28
Hello wmclarenf1! I think that the Piaget Altiplano skeleton is fantastic! It's one of those pieces that I instantly liked when I saw it. -MW

Excellent choice!

 
 By: Allen : July 14th, 2009-12:12
It had the most votes from the Purists who visited the factory last year.

The boutique just called

 
 By: ArthurSG : July 15th, 2009-01:26
And the only Squelette they have which is the one I saw is sold and prices will be moved up 8% after 1 Aug. Hmmm...... If it is to be, it will be I guess.

Bummer wmclarenf1...

 
 By: DRMW : July 15th, 2009-04:05
Don't give up! Have you tried contacting another boutique? Maybe try contacting Piaget directly to see if they can locate one for you in your area. Hope to see one on your wrist. -MW

Sorry, mate......

 
 By: MTF : July 15th, 2009-05:51
but I did hint that "he who hesitates....." Ask about other boutiques' stock because that is how they found me the last piece of another model from another continent. Good luck, MTF

in the interest of accuracy, price increases

 
 By: MTF : July 17th, 2009-02:11
are variable across different models and not a blanket 8%. This particular model may move only 3%. As per PuristS tradition, we don't discuss actual prices but people should know that a generic small increase may be imminent. Regards, MTF

US Piaget Boutique's Telephone Numbers!

 
 By: MechanicalThug : July 17th, 2009-13:13
Here you go! There are only four boutiques in the US! Work your way down the list and give them a call.. Goodluck buddy! =) Costa Mesa, California: (714)361-2020 Las Vegas, Nevada: (702)418-3033 Bal Harbour, Florida: (305)861-5475 New York, New York: (212... 

Thank you. I appreciate the gesture. [nt]

 
 By: ArthurSG : July 17th, 2009-13:58
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