Piaget Altiplano Ref. 9036 – Ultra-Thin Perfection in Yellow Gold (Late 1970s)
When Piaget introduced the legendary Caliber 9P in 1957, it redefined what was technically possible in mechanical watchmaking. Measuring just 2 mm in height, it was the world's thinnest hand-wound movement at the time and became the foundation of Piaget's reputation as the undisputed master of ultra-thin watches.
The Piaget Altiplano Ref. 9036 is a beautiful expression of that philosophy. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, it combines a remarkably slim 4 mm case with elegant proportions and exquisite finishing. The beautifully decorated case is complemented by a flawless golden sunburst dial with classic Roman numerals, creating a design that is both understated and unmistakably Piaget.
Inside beats the celebrated Piaget Cal. 9P, whose extraordinary thinness allowed Piaget to create dress watches of unmatched elegance without sacrificing mechanical excellence. Even decades later, it remains one of the most important movements in the history of Swiss watchmaking.
Elegant, featherlight, and effortlessly refined, the Ref. 9036 perfectly captures Piaget's unique ability to blur the line between fine watchmaking and jewelry. A timeless dress watch that celebrates proportion, craftsmanship, and one of the greatest technical achievements of the twentieth century.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched golden sunburst dial in flawless condition
- original hands & sapphire cabochon crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing minor traces of wear
- 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
- 32 mm (without crown) / 36 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 4 mm thick
- year: 1978-1982
- reference: 9036
- total weight: 30 g
MOVEMENT:
- Piaget Cal. 9P - manual wind
- 18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 52 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 07/2026
- +6 sec/d / 270°
BOX & PAPERS:
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GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box