Elite Traveler May-June 2017

The 1200P movement is only 2.35mm thick and has beautiful finishings, including circular Côtes de Genève

BRAND PROFILE GIRARD-PERREGAUX

The venerable Swiss watch brand based in La Chaux-de-Fonds recently celebrated its 225th anniversary and today produces some of the industry’s most exciting timepieces, some using antiques as inspiration. While it works with the latest technology in developing movements, it continues to use traditional methods Hollywood, contact Eric Hoopingarner, +1 310 289 0808, girard-perregaux.com 1. Neo-Bridges Automatic Titanium The bridges on this piece take inspiration from a 19th century movement in the famous Esmeralda pocket watch and have become a hallmark of the manufacture. The symmetry in the piece is captivating and at six o’clock there is a visible 10.15mm balance wheel. $24,000 2. 1966WW.TC A valuable asset for the globe-trotting elite traveler, aWorld Time allows the wearer to tell the time anywhere around the world with just a glance at the wrist. The 1966WW.TC has a clean and legible dial with day and night indicator, and the movement can be set in both directions, which is unusual for a world timer. $23,800 3. Laureato Tourbillon This year, Girard-Perregaux introduces a full Laureato collection, which is loved for its sporty but elegant look and Clous de Paris hobnail dial. Our pick has an in-house self-winding movement in a case of titanium and pink gold and a tourbillon with matching pink gold bridge. $93,700 when decorating, assembling and adjusting the timepieces by hand. Available atWestime inWest

Piaget has established itself at the forefront of ultra-thin timepieces, breaking many records and consistently striving to be even thinner

The 60th Anniversary of Piaget’s Altiplano

When Piaget introduced its ultra-thin self-winding movement in 1957, it was revolutionary. Since then, the brand has established itself at the forefront of ultra-thin timepieces, breaking many records and consistently striving to be even thinner. To celebrate the iconic Altiplano’s 60th anniversary, Piaget has created a limited-edition timepiece using a movement that pays homage to the original ground-breaking caliber. The 43mmwatch has a blue dial in an 18K white gold case and blue alligator strap. The dial features a cross in the center and a historical inscription. In addition, Piaget releases a range of colored Altiplano timepieces. The 34mm pink watch offers a sophisticated mechanical piece with a 2.1mm thick 430P movement, while the 40mmwatches come in blue, slate grey and the pictured green. And there is also a newer movement, the 1203P, which includes a date function. Piaget Altiplano 43mm60th Anniversary edition watch in 18Kwhite gold with blue dial, limited to 360 pieces, $23,900 Piaget Altiplano 34mm60th Anniversary edition watch in 18Kwhite gold with pink dial, limited to 360 pieces $17,300 Piaget Altiplano 40mm60th Anniversary edition watch in 18K yellow gold with green patinated dial, limited to 250 pieces, $25,200 Available at Piaget in NewYork, +1 212 246 5555, piaget.com