Piaget’s Black Tie Collection has produced a number of stunning timepieces, but our favorite of the moment is the Gouverneur. The luxury watchmakers combined technical excellence with a bold aesthetic for the standout Gouverneur. The classic case shape merges a circle and an oval in a subtly balanced design. The 43 mm-diameter 18 carat pink-gold case […]

Piaget SA, the Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1874 in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées, features Israeli Bar Refaeli  gracefully modelling their haute horlogerie timepieces. The elegantly understated black and white campaign highlights many of the company’s famed and sought-after watches, including the extra-flat, extra-thin timepieces Piaget is renowned for.   Refaeli beautifully displays the “Dancer […]

Carmelo Anthony’s pick for Watch of the day is the Emperador Tourbillon Automatique by Piaget. Exemplifying the history of Piaget and the desire to create ultra-thin movements comes their first ultra-thin self winding tourbillon movement. Featured here in 18k white gold the Emperador Tourbillon has an ultra-thin, cushion shaped, 46.5mm case, with a small sapphire […]

In 2001 Piaget opened its new Manufacture de la Haute Horlogerie on the outskirts of Geneva. In this ultra modern workshop, watch cases and bracelets are completed, and here in the state of the art facility, gems are set and the luxury jewelry is created. Take a look inside to see where these luxury goods […]

Haute Time Publisher Seth Semilof had the exclusive opportunity to visit the Piaget Manufacture at La Cote-aux-Fees in Switzerland to tour the facility. IN 1874, Georges Edouard Piaget laid the foundations in this town in the Jura mountains of what would become a hallmark in the world of luxury and precisions. Today this is the […]

Haute Time had the exclusive opportunity to site down with Piaget CEO Philippe Léopold-Metzger, and talk about what makes the company so special in the world if luxury jewelry and watches.

This is Part Two of our interview with Piaget’s International Watch Manager Franch Touzeau, who HauteTime Publisher Seth Semilof sat down with at the XXVI Biennale des Antiquaires. Haute Time got an inside look at some of the hottest news on watch front for Piaget. Mr. Touzeau is in charge of the watch division for […]

An interview with Piaget's Franck Touzeau, Part 1

Today’s Watch of the day is the Emperador Tourbillon by Piaget. Exemplifying the history of Piaget and the desire to create ultra-thin movements comes their first ultra-thin self winding tourbillon movement. Featured here in 18k pink gold the Emperador Tourbillon is available with an ultra-thin 46.5mm case, with a small sapphire crystal case back housing […]

Richemont subsidiary Piaget treated the Hamptons to a star-studded polo match last Sunday, all to benefit New York City’s Robin Hood Foundation. Southfork philanthropists Joe and Diana DiMenna joined Piaget in sponsoring the charitable event. The match took place at the Equuleus Polo Club in Watermill, NY, just outside Southampton. Rival teams sponsored by Equuleus, […]

Millions of tourists visit Switzerland every year for its famous Alpine ski resorts and five-star spas on pristine lakes, but watch lovers know another Switzerland that combines the thrill of horological discovery with breathtaking scenery. Instead of the resorts and casinos of Lugano or the glamour and excitement of St. Moritz and Gstaad, they are […]

Richemont subsidiary Piaget treated the Hamptons to a star-studded polo match last Sunday, all to benefit New York City’s Robin Hood Foundation. Southfork philanthropists Joe and Diana DiMenna joined Piaget in sponsoring the charitable event. The match took place at the Equuleus Polo Club in Watermill, NY, just outside Southampton. Rival teams sponsored by Equuleus, […]

In 1982, the Yves Piaget Rose was crowned the winner of the Geneva International Competition of New Roses. Thirty years later, Piaget celebrates the anniversary of this iconic symbol with the Rose Collection. The exquisite collection of timepieces, earrings, necklaces, rings, cuffs, bracelets and brooches all feature a rose motif. Amongst the stunning pieces is the Limelight […]

In my view, jewelry watches are undervalued by the typical watch aficionado. Most of the hobbyists and bloggers who write online about watches are connoisseurs of the timepiece, and they rave about new movements and inventions, often with great insight. But when it comes to watchmaking’s metiers d’art, they hit a wall. Of the metiers […]

The World Luxury Association announced the world’s leading luxury brands with Cartier positioned first in the jewelry group and Patek Philippe leading the luxury watch category. Watch brands also making the list included Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Piguet, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Rolex, Breguet, IWC and Franck Muller. Like Haute Time? Join our Facebook page […]