In 1874, at age 19, Georges-Édouard Piaget (1855–1931) began manufacturing handmade timepiece components and movements in a workshop on his family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company expanded into luxury wristwatches and pocket watches under the direction of Georges-Édouard’s son, Timothée Piaget. Later, Timothée’s sons, Gérald and Valentin Piaget, would lead a team of talented craftspeople into a new era of innovation for the brand in both watches and luxury jewelry.
The Piaget family name was trademarked in 1943 and a large manufacturing facility was established in La Côte-aux-Fées. There they would perfect one of their signatures: ultra-thin movements. Valentin urged his design team to “do what has never been done before.”
In 1959, the Salon Piaget was opened in Geneva, where Piaget also set up workshops for goldsmithing and gem setting, introducing the company’s inaugural jewelry creations and establishing a creative hub where artisans were encouraged to push the boundaries of their designs. In 1963, Piaget released its first collection of watches with ornamental stones set into their dials (the brand's stone-dial watches are undeniable classics of watchmaking).
These artful creations caught the eye of such storied tastemakers as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol and Sophia Loren. In 1967, Yves Piaget collaborated with Salvador Dalí on a collection with pieces featuring the Dalí d’Or gold medals of the artist and his wife, Gala. Gala would also inspire the 1973 Limelight Gala timepiece and the subsequent collection.
Luxury jewelry designed by the company’s artisans has often cleverly reflected Piaget’s watchmaking origins, like the Possession collection, whose swinging pendants and turning rings nod to the movement of its watches. The Rose and Sunlight collections of bracelets, earrings and necklaces, meanwhile, reflect natural themes with a bit of Art Deco style. Piaget’s watches, likewise, have embodied an inventive approach to design, such as the Piaget Polo watch, which was introduced in 1979, popular for its luxurious refinement and widely imitated in the 1980s.
In 2001, the Piaget Haute Horlogerie was opened outside of Geneva, a facility that advanced its work in watchmaking and jewelry. The Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler now operates as part of the Richemont Group.
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Vintage 1970s Piaget 9040 G1 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Iron Stone Dial Manual 26mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Art Of The Stone Dial During the 1970s, Piaget established itself as the undisputed master of hardstone dials. The brand elevated watchmaking into a form of high jewelry, using ...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Piaget Asymmetric 9487 18k Gold Manual Wind Tiger Eye Dial 23mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Piaget When They Were Taking A Radical Approach To Design The Asymmetric line sits far outside Piaget’s already unconventional 1970s output. Nothing here is meant to feel balanced in the traditional sense. The case is intentionally offset, the bracelet flows in one direction, and the watch reads more like a design object than a conventional timepiece. It is compact, but the integrated bracelet gives it presence far beyond the measurement. Why This Configuration Matters The tiger eye dial is the entire story. Piaget used...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Protocole 9154 - Yellow Gold, Champagne Dial
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Piaget tank reference 9154 manual wind in 18K yellow gold with a champagne sunburst dial from the late 1970s, early 1980s. Recently serviced! Keeps great time and is...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget 8035 N Dress Watch 18K YG White Roman Dial Quartz 32 mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
The Essence Of 1980s Elegance During the 1980s, Piaget was at the height of its powers, producing some of the most elegant and refined dress watches in the world. The brand built it...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Lady Dancer 9025 18K YG Tiger Eye Dial Manual 30mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A Masterclass In Stone And Gold Piaget's golden era, spanning from the 1960s through the 80s, was defined by its dual mastery of ultra-thin movements and high jewelry. By engineerin...
Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Piaget Classic 18K YG 8163 Quartz Gold Gadroon 20mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A Signature Of 1980s Piaget Design During the 1980s, Piaget solidified its reputation for creating watches that were as much a piece of jewelry as they were a timepiece. This Classi...
18k Gold
Vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold Tank Watch, Onyx Dial, 1970s-1980s
By Piaget
Located in Zurich, CH
A quintessential example of mid-century elegance, this vintage Piaget Tank represents the brand's legendary commitment to ultra-slim, avant-garde horology....
Yellow Gold
Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Ribbed Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Piaget ladies yellow Gold ribbed wristwatch is a testament to timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece is not just a watch, it's a statement. The ribbed oval case has natural patina on the dial and complemented by a dark brown strap and gold buckle. Its minimalist dial, a nod to understated beauty, complements the richness of the gold, embodying a perfect blend of form and function. 18k yellow gold Length: 23.9mm Width: 26.00mm Band width at case: 14mm Case thickness: 5.12mm Band: New genuine Crocodile - minor showcase wear Crystal: Sapphire Dial: Rare original 18k Piaget...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage Piaget Tiger’s Eye Dial Watch 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Bracelet
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A refined vintage Piaget wristwatch crafted in 18K yellow gold, distinguished by its richly textured bark-finish bracelet and striking tiger’s eye stone dial. The dial features natu...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch
By Piaget
Located in Houston, TX
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch An elegant expression of Piaget's renowned craftsmanship, this exceptional vintage wristwatch is crafted entirely in luxurious 18K y...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Dancer 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch, 32mm
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with the timeless sophistication of the Piaget Dancer Diamond Onyx Dial Ladies' Watch. Crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, this exquisite timepiece exudes luxury f...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage Piaget 18k Yellow Gold Black Tie-Emperador 9902 Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Piaget Black Tie Emperador Ref. 9902 is an exceptionally rare and highly distinctive ladies watch, combining the refinement of Piaget wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
With a tigereye dial and a most unusual bracelet, this cuff-style piece is a singular style statement.
