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Piaget Altiplano G0A36532
Ref. G0A36532
The Altiplano name has always belonged to thinness, and Piaget's claim on that territory runs back decades — the maison has repeatedly held the record for the slimmest movement in a given category, and the 690P that powers this piece is built in that same spirit. At 5.5mm through the case, it sits almost flush against the wrist, disappearing beneath a cuff rather than sitting proud of it. At 24mm the case reads as jewellery first, and the 48 brilliant-cut diamonds set into the bezel — approximately 0.4 carats in total — reinforce that. The dial beneath them is deliberately plain: printed baton markers, polished hands, no colour. Against solid 18k white gold, that restraint is the point of the exercise. The satin strap and white-gold tang buckle keep the palette consistent from case to wrist.
- Reference
- G0A36532
- Brand
- Piaget
- Collection
- Altiplano
- Case size
- 24mm
- Case thickness
- 5.5mm
- Lug width
- 12mm
- Case material
- White gold
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- Piaget 690P
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Fabric strap
- Strap colour
- White
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Learn more about Piaget
Georges Piaget set up a workshop on the family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées in 1874, producing movements for other houses. The name did not appear on dials until 1943, and the decision that defined the company came a decade later.
In 1957 Piaget released the calibre 9P, a hand-wound movement two millimetres thick. The 12P automatic followed in 1960 at 2.3mm, then the thinnest automatic in the world. Thinness became the house obsession and its competitive territory, pursued through decades of records and continuing in the Altiplano line — including complete watches, case and all, under four millimetres.
Extreme thinness forced Piaget into a distinctive aesthetic. There was no room for conventional dials, so the company used hardstone: lapis, opal, turquoise, tiger's eye. The 1960s and 70s cuff watches, with woven gold bracelets and gem-set bezels, made Piaget as much a jeweller as a watchmaker, and the Polo of 1979 gave it an integrated gold sports watch of its own.
The company remained family-run until 1988, when it was acquired by Cartier — later folded into Richemont — and it continues to manufacture ultra-thin calibres at La Côte-aux-Fées while assembling and gem-setting in Geneva.
- 1874
- Georges Piaget founds the workshop at La Côte-aux-Fées.
- 1943
- The Piaget name is registered as a brand.
- 1957
- The 9P sets an ultra-thin benchmark at 2mm.
- 1960
- The 12P becomes the thinnest automatic movement.
- 1979
- The Polo launches.
- 1988
- Acquired by Cartier, later Richemont.
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Piaget Altiplano range (7), Back in Stock (4,191), Watches Under 37mm (1,493), Women's Watches (1,383), Pre-Owned, Ex-Display & Vintage Watches (355), Watch Price Drops (270) and Solid Gold Watches (164).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 24mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Price history
This watch is currently at its lowest recorded price. It reached £7,595 on 5 September. Prices are checked every day, and we record any changes.
Piaget Altiplano G0A36532 alternatives
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| Specification | G0A36532 | H6402 | 4910/10A-011 |
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| Price | £6,456 | £6,295 | £10,250 |
| Case size | 24mm | 27mm | 25.1mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Fabric strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
12mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
Has the price changed recently?
It's currently at its lowest recorded price since we began tracking it. It's ranged between £6,456 and £7,595, today it's £6,456.
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