One of the special pieces will be auctioned in Hong Kong on November 28.
The special-edition watch was designed as a wearable tribute to the legendary Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, also known as the “roof of the world.” The massive elevated region—which covers parts of China, India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Tajikistan and Kygrystan—is the world’s highest and largest plateau. Its 970,000 square miles make it five times larger than France.
The watch’s other key features include a star in the second counter, at 4 o’clock, that’s meant to mirror the North Star visible from the plateau at night. The watch also has an engraved sapphire-crystal caseback that reads “Piaget” and “Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo” to mark to mark the collab. Each example’s limited-edition number is also visible from the caseback, making them true collector’s items.
Equipped with Piaget’s incredibly thin 1205P calibre, the new timepiece runs at a frequency of 21,600 vph and has a 44-hour power reserve. The movement, which includes an off-centered oscillating weight in pink gold, can also be seen through the openwork caseback. A green alligator strap with an 18-karat white-gold ardillion buckle ties the piece together.
“As a watchmaker with a long and profound history, Piaget has created many celebrated timepieces that are favored by watch lovers and collectors around the world,” says Piaget CEO Benjamin Comar. “Together with Phillips, we tap into the heritage of our respective fields and create this iconic watch. We believe it will become a classic with enduring charm.”
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