Piaget Altiplano Mécanique Limited Edition Shreve Crump & Low the world’s first commercially available

the world’s first commercially available quartz wristwatch

having just been pulled from the cache of a private collector

The entire watch including the case and bracelet is comprised of a particular ceramic made from zirconium and metallic oxides in a blend that allows for the various stain and polish finishes we see here

the Reference 16710 departed from its Pepsi-bezeled forefathers in that it was also offered with a blue and black or an all-black bezel

Piaget Altiplano Mécanique Limited Edition Shreve Crump & Low the world’s first commercially availableDesigning a simple watch that stands out from the pack without being outlandish is a formidable task. Indeed, most designs come up short. But not so this example from Piaget, makers of some of the worlds best ultra thin watches. This piece an Altiplano Mchanique Power Reserve dates from the 1990s and highlights the best of Piaget's prowess in watchmaking and their mastery of subtle design in a svelte package that hits far above its weight class. It