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Hublot MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons: A Mechanical Universe

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Hublot and Jeff Koons have turned the idea of creation into a mechanical work of art with the new MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons. Unveiled in New York on 16 September 2026, the timepiece brings together sapphire architecture, gem-setting, contemporary art and Hublot’s high-horology expertise in an exceptionally complex 44 mm creation limited to just 30 pieces.

Rather than simply decorating a watch with artistic references, the collaboration attempts something considerably more ambitious: to make the watch itself behave like a miniature universe, with a central tourbillon acting as its mechanical point of origin and concentric rings appearing to expand around it.

A collaboration built around transformation

The partnership between Hublot and Jeff Koons brings together two creative disciplines that share an interest in transforming familiar ideas into something unexpected. Alongside the MP-14 Origin, the collaboration also introduces the Classic Fusion Balloon Dog, connecting Koons’ artistic vocabulary with Hublot’s watchmaking.

For the MP-14 Origin, that philosophy is expressed through an architecture combining sapphire, titanium and gem-set white gold. The result sits at the intersection of high jewellery and high watchmaking, while its visual concept is rooted in the creation and expansion of the cosmos.

The watch also represents an important technical development for Hublot: the introduction of the manufacture’s first automatic central tourbillon.

Why “MP-14”?

The name MP-14 is not simply a sequential designation. According to Hublot, the number 14 references an important moment in Jeff Koons’ early artistic career.

Koons held his first solo exhibition in 1980 at the New Museum in New York, which was then located at 65 Fifth Avenue at 14th Street. Hublot connects this address with the MP-14 name, making the number part of the artistic story behind the watch.

The MP-14 also belongs to Hublot’s Exceptional Timepieces collection, the brand’s experimental high-horology laboratory dedicated to unconventional architectures, advanced materials and radical mechanical concepts.

A miniature universe constructed in sapphire

The MP-14 Origin measures 44 mm and uses an octagonal case made from polished sapphire crystal and titanium. Its transparent sapphire structure is central to the design rather than merely a material choice.

According to Hublot, machining the sapphire case requires approximately 534 hours. A titanium case back, H-shaped polished titanium screws and Hublot’s characteristic case “ears” at 3 and 9 o’clock complete the architecture.

Inside, the transparent construction reveals a series of concentric rings that create the impression of orbital movement. The rings are crafted in white gold and set with baguette-cut diamonds and blue sapphires, gradually directing the eye towards the centre of the watch.

At that centre sits the tourbillon, positioned beneath a transparent sapphire dome. The dome takes inspiration from Jeff Koons’ Gazing Ball works and is hand-coated in translucent blue varnish by a micropainter.

It is a clever visual metaphor. Instead of representing the universe through a conventional celestial dial, Hublot places mechanical motion at the heart of the composition.

Time appears to orbit the movement

The MP-14 Origin takes an unconventional approach to displaying the hours and minutes.

Two suspended rotating rings carry floating indicator cubes. The hour indicator is a polished stainless-steel cube finished with translucent red varnish, while the minute indicator is represented by a polished grey stainless-steel cube.

Two additional rings remain fixed. Blue sapphires mark the quarters on the minute ring, while the hour ring uses blue sapphires to indicate the hours. Collectively, the four rings contain 202 gemstones, representing approximately 2.6 carats.

The result is a time display that deliberately avoids the familiar arrangement of hands moving around a stationary dial. Here, the indicators appear suspended within a layered mechanical environment.

The HUB9014: the mechanical heart

Driving this unusual architecture is Hublot’s HUB9014 manufacture movement.

It is an automatic central tourbillon equipped with a peripheral oscillating weight, operating at 3 Hz, or 21,600 vibrations per hour, with a 60-hour power reserve. The movement contains 594 components.

The peripheral winding system is particularly important to the design. By moving the oscillating mass away from the traditional central position, Hublot can preserve the open appearance of the movement while maintaining the visual continuity of the architecture.

The tourbillon cage sits beneath the sapphire dome, becoming the visual and mechanical centre of the watch. In the context of the Koons collaboration, Hublot describes this as the first pulse from which the surrounding structure appears to expand.

Even the winding system disappears into the architecture

The MP-14 Origin takes its unusual construction a step further by concealing the functions normally associated with the crown.

Two hidden crown systems are integrated into the case, allowing the wearer to wind the watch and adjust the time without interrupting its clean architectural appearance.

The winding function is associated with the engraving “ENERGY PULSE”, while the time-setting function is marked “COSMIC ALIGN.”

It is the sort of detail that makes the watch less like a conventional timepiece and more like an engineered object whose functions have been absorbed into its design.

From watch to immersive presentation

Hublot extends the cosmic concept beyond the watch itself.

The presentation case uses an infinite mirror installation, incorporating LED illumination and one-way mirror technology to create an impression of limitless depth. Its octagonal geometry echoes the shape of the watch and is topped by a transparent dome, effectively turning the presentation environment into an extension of the timepiece’s architecture.

This matters because the MP-14 Origin is designed to be experienced as more than an object on the wrist. Its visual language continues from the sapphire case to the presentation environment, reinforcing the central idea of an expanding mechanical cosmos.

Jeff Koons’ interpretation of creation

For Koons, the MP-14 Origin represents a horological interpretation of creation itself, centred on the transformation of energy into form and form into time.

The central tourbillon becomes the starting point, while the surrounding mechanical structures suggest controlled expansion. Hublot’s press material specifically connects the concept to the Big Bang, translating that idea through mechanical movement, material tension and the interaction of light with the watch’s transparent architecture.

The concept is therefore not simply about putting a cosmic image on a dial. The movement, case, gemstones and rotating indicators all participate in the same visual narrative.

Technical specifications

Specification: Hublot MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons
Reference: 914.NJ.0100.JX.9941
Edition: Limited to 30 pieces
Case: Polished sapphire crystal and titanium
Case size: 44 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM / 30 m
Winding system: Peripheral oscillating weight
Movement diameter: 39.20 mm
Movement thickness:14.65 mm
Components: 594
Jewels : 55
Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 A/h
Power reserve: 60 hours
Gem-setting: Baguette-cut diamonds and blue sapphires
Gemstone total: 202 stones / approximately 2.6 carats
Crystal: Sapphire
Case back: Polished and satin-finished titanium
Strap: Sapphire crystal and titanium deployant buckle

 

A 30-piece expression of experimental watchmaking

The Hublot MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons is limited to just 30 pieces and is available through selected Hublot points of sale. The press release lists pricing at CHF 405,000, EUR 479,000, USD 488,000 and GBP 383,000.

At its most interesting, however, the MP-14 Origin is not about rarity or price. Its significance lies in how Hublot has attempted to make mechanical watchmaking itself tell the story.

The central tourbillon becomes the point of origin. The sapphire case provides the space. The gemstone-set rings create the impression of orbital structures. Floating cubes indicate the passage of hours and minutes. Even the winding and time-setting systems have been absorbed into the architecture.

In that sense, the MP-14 Origin does not simply depict a universe.

It builds one around the mechanism that makes the watch come alive.

 

Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces New Rendez-Vous Women’s Watches

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Two Distinctive Expressions of Femininity

Key Facts

  • Jewellery as a timekeeping art: the Rendez-Vous Jewellery Night & Day masterfully fuses miniature hand-painting, precision gem-setting, and the poetic Night & Day complication; adorned with 48 baguette-cut diamonds, it epitomizes Jaeger-LeCoultre’s unparalleled mastery in feminine watchmaking
  • Contemporary elegance: the Rendez-Vous Hour-Minute reimagines the collection’s signature codes with a refined aesthetic tailored for modern femininity; at a mere 7.47mm, one of the slimmest timepieces in the Rendez-Vous collection
  • Exceptional craftsmanship: a showcase for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Métiers Rares™ expertise, the collection highlights unique mastery through intricate decoration and meticulous hand-finishing

Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils two new Rendez-Vous models, highlighting the collection’s versatility and distinct expressions of feminine elegance.

The Rendez-Vous Jewellery Night & Day, in a limited edition of just 10 pieces. Its multi-layered dial, miniature-painted in lacquer, is encircled by baguette-cut diamonds, all housed within a 34mm platinum case, offering an evocative new expression of the Night & Day complication.

In contrast, the Rendez-Vous Hour-Minute presents the collection’s signature feminine elegance in a new, minimalistic style. It features a 29mm case in steel or 18K (750/1000) pink gold, a smooth polished bezel, an engraved caseback and a supple ‘second skin’ bracelet available in matching metal or polished alligator leather.

Defining Modern Feminity

When introduced in 2012, at a time when very few mechanical watches were created exclusively for feminine wrists, the first Rendez-Vous was hailed as a groundbreaking timepiece, combining elegance and beauty with technical sophistication.

This approach has defined the Maison since its earliest years, when it created watches for women as well as men. Recognising the aesthetic and technical potential of timepieces that could also be worn as jewels, Jaeger-LeCoultre has continually responded to women’s evolving desires, reflected societal shifts and anticipated new trends. A contemporary expression of this philosophy, the Rendez-Vous collection embodies a modern and confident vision of femininity. Fourteen years after its debut, two new Rendez-Vous models demonstrate the art of subtle evolution, reinterpreting the collection’s original codes while remaining true to its spirit.

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Rende-vouz Jewellery Night & Day

A rendez-vous between art and eternity: introducing a 34 mm platinum 950 case to the collection, the Rendez-Vous Jewellery Night & Day unites the technical and aesthetic sophistication of fine watchmaking with the richness of gem-setting and miniature hand-painting.

In a delightful ode to nature, the dial features an image of an Asian Paradise Flycatcher perched on a branch of Korean Dogwood blossom. Hand-painted in lacquer on a transparent sapphire dial, the composition brings to life one tiny brushstroke at a time, creating lifelike detail and a remarkable sense of visual depth. On a disc, set beneath the image of the bird, an ethereal rendition of the moon and sun is also hand-painted in lacquer. A new expression of the Night & Day complication, this disc completes one rotation every 24 hours, tracing the daily transition from sunlight to moonlight. This profound immersion masterfully crafts the perception of two distinct dials – one for day, one for night – each gracefully claiming a third of the total dial’s expanse.

Defining the asymmetrical dial layout, the sinuous Floral numerals – a signature of the Rendez-Vous collection – are graduated in size to form a crescent that wraps around the upper section. Beneath the applied numerals, a fine oval-shaped ring of grain-set diamonds draws the eye to the delicately painted image and Night & Day display. The captivating tableau is enhanced by diamonds, set into the platinum case by the specialist gem-setter in the Manufacture’s in-house Métiers RaresTM atelier: the bezel lights up with a glittering circle of 48 baguette-cut diamonds; these are complemented by brilliant-cut diamonds on the case sides and lugs.

In keeping with the Rendez-Vous codes, an additional brilliant-cut diamond is reverse-set in the crown.

This poetic expression of femininity is brought to life by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s self-winding Calibre 733, whose finely decorated components are revealed through the transparent sapphire caseback. The automatic movement features a rotor, meticulously crafted from 22-carat gold (916/1000), a testament to horological excellence.

A blue alligator strap with a glowing ‘satin’ finish is matched to the blues of the dial and features Jaeger-LeCoultre’s proprietary interchangeability system, enabling the owner to change straps in an instant to create a different look if wished. The Rendez-Vous Jewellery Night & Day is unveiled as a truly exceptional offering, produced in a highly exclusive series of only 10 pieces.

Rende-vouz Hour-Minute

Daily wear, redefined: with the introduction of the Rendez-Vous Hour-Minute, Jaeger-Lecoultre pares the Rendez-Vous aesthetic back to its essence, achieving a fine balance: minimalistic in spirit yet finely detailed; decorative without being elaborate; perfect for daily wear while dressy enough for evening. The 29 mm case, offered in either steel or 18K (750/1000) pink gold, features a convex bezel – polished, rather than diamond-set. The closed metal caseback is engraved with a stylised image of the sun.

Displaying hours and minutes only, the dials are designed as a series of concentric circles and feature the Rendez-Vous signature Floral numerals and sunray guilloché texture. On the outer edge of this, diamonds have a discreet presence as the hour markers, in keeping with the collection’s codes, while the inner edge is defined by a ring of deeply textured embossing.

The precious metal case of the 18K (750/1000) pink gold model is matched by the colour of the hands and numerals, which harmonise with the warm, creamy tone of the dial. The tone-on-tone palette is enhanced by an alligator strap in a soft taupe colour with a subtly glowing ‘satin’ finish. The strap also features the signature interchangeability system. Infused with a delicate jewellery essence, this timepiece is destined for daily wear, providing a discreet yet unwavering presence through every facet of life.

Metal bracelet, with a new aesthetic: The steel model, where blue hands contrast with the snow-white dial and cool tone of the case metal, is fitted with a new style of bracelet. Introduced exclusively for the Rendez-Vous collection in 2025.

Its modern lozenge-shaped links are designed for maximum flexibility, so that it drapes around the wrist as softly as a ribbon. The links are highly polished, with discreet areas of brushing to create visual depth and the bracelet is fitted with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s proprietary interchangeability mechanism to enable quick changes with a simple hand gesture.

More than simply marking the time, the new Rendez-Vous models offer two graceful and distinctly different interpretations of timekeeping for women. From the intricate detail and precious gem-setting of the Rendez-Vous Jewellery Night & Day to the relaxed, everyday elegance of the Rendez-Vous Hour-Minute, these new expressions of femininity are crafted to capture the imagination.

Technical Characteristics

Rende-vouz Jewellery Night & Day

Case: Platinum 950

Dimensions: 34 mm diameter x 9.5 mm thick

Calibre: Automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 733

Functions: Hours, minutes, 24h night & day display

Power Reserve: 70 hours

Dial: Miniature painting

Gemstones: Baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds (3,04 carats)

Water resistance: 3 bar

Strap: Blue alligator, interchangeable

Reference: Q36665P2

 

Rende-vouz Hour-Minute

Case: Stainless steel or 18K (750/1000) pink gold

Dimensions: 29 mm diameter x 7.47 mm thick

Calibre: Quartz Calibre 657

Functions: Hours, minutes

Dial: Textured guilloché

Gemstones: 12 diamond hour markers

Caseback: Solid metal, engraved

Water resistance: 3 bar

Strap: Steel model: stainless steel interchangeable bracelet with interchangeable double-folding clasp

Pink gold model: Taupe alligator, interchangeable, with pin buckle

Reference: Steel: Q3658110 ; Pink gold: Q3652520

Tiffany & Co. Watches at LVMH Watch Week 2026

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At LVMH Watch Week 2026, Tiffany & Co. presented a clear and confident watchmaking statement through four distinct timepieces. Rather than pursuing volume or spectacle, the Maison focused on precision, jewellery craftsmanship, and decorative horology—each watch expressing a different facet of Tiffany’s evolving identity in modern watchmaking.

Long recognised as one of the world’s most influential jewellery houses, Tiffany continues to translate its heritage into contemporary horology with increasing clarity and restraint.

Tiffany Timer: Precision and Heritage

The Tiffany Timer anchors the 2026 collection with a direct link to the brand’s earliest horological achievement. The original Tiffany Timer, created in 1866, was the earliest American-made stopwatch designed for exacting measurement and technical performance. One hundred and sixty years later, Tiffany revisits that legacy with a modern, limited-edition chronograph.

The watch is housed in a 40 mm polished platinum case and features a multi-layered Tiffany Blue lacquer dial, offering depth and luminosity. Baguette-cut diamond hour markers add refinement, while the faceted crown references Tiffany’s iconic engagement ring setting.

On the caseback, a customised Swiss chronograph movement reveals a yellow gold Bird on a Rock motif integrated into the oscillating weight. Limited to 60 pieces, the Tiffany Timer bridges historical innovation with contemporary execution.

Eternity Baguette: High Jewellery Meets Mechanics

With the Eternity Baguette, Tiffany places gem-setting at the centre of watch design. Presented in a 36 mm 18k white gold case, the watch introduces baguette-cut stones on the bezel, creating a continuous, light-catching frame.

Available in Diamond and Blue Gradient versions, the watches feature snow-set diamond cases and hour markers cut in twelve different shapes, including heart, pear, Asscher, and princess cuts. For the first time, the Eternity line is powered by self-winding Swiss movements, adding mechanical depth to its jewellery-led design language.

Sixteen Stone Mother-of-Pearl: Kinetic Design

The Sixteen Stone Mother-of-Pearl watch draws inspiration from a 1959 Jean Schlumberger design. At the centre of the dial, a mother-of-pearl disc is encircled by a rotating ring of gold “X” motifs and 24 brilliant diamonds, introducing a subtle kinetic effect as the wrist moves.

The 36 mm white gold case is snow-set with more than 400 diamonds and paired with a high-precision Swiss quartz movement. Finished with a Tiffany Blue alligator strap and diamond-set buckle, Sixteen Stone blends playful motion with refined elegance.

Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Flying Tourbillon

The most elaborate piece in the collection is the Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany Bird on a Flying Tourbillon, where high jewellery and high watchmaking converge. Inspired by the iconic Bird on a Rock brooch, the watch features a multi-layered champlevé enamel dial accented with appliqué lacquered flowers.

Crafted in 18k white gold, the watch is set with nearly 800 diamonds totalling over 3 carats, including a diamond-encrusted bird. At the centre, the flying tourbillon appears suspended, introducing lightness and movement while maintaining visual balance.

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Tiffany & Co.’s 2026 watch releases demonstrate a measured and confident approach. The Tiffany Timer speaks to precision and heritage, the Eternity watches reinforce diamond authority, Sixteen Stone introduces kinetic design, and the Bird on a Flying Tourbillon showcases decorative haute horlogerie.

At LVMH Watch Week 2026, Tiffany didn’t attempt to redefine watchmaking overnight. Instead, it presented a focused collection that clearly articulates where the brand stands—and where its watchmaking is headed.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5260/1455R-001: When the Aquanaut Becomes a Grand Complication

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For years, the Aquanaut has represented Patek Philippe’s contemporary spirit — modern, confident, and unmistakably relaxed. But with Reference 5260/1455R-001, that narrative shifts dramatically. This is not merely an Aquanaut elevated with gemstones. It is a Grand Complication disguised as high jewellery, quietly rewriting what the collection is capable of.

At first glance, it dazzles. Look closer, and it listens.

A New Identity for the Aquanaut

The Aquanaut Luce line has always leaned toward elegance, but this reference takes a decisive leap into haute horlogerie. For the first time, Patek Philippe integrates a minute repeater into the Aquanaut family, placing one of the manufacture’s most revered complications inside a design language.

The result is a watch that challenges convention: technically elite, visually extravagant, and conceptually unexpected.

Gem-Setting as Architecture, Not Decoration

The visual impact of the 5260/1455R-001 is immediate — yet its brilliance is far from superficial.

The 38.8 mm rose gold case, bracelet, and dial are entirely transformed through meticulous invisible-setting. Hundreds of baguette-cut sapphires in a full chromatic spectrum flow seamlessly across the bezel, caseband, dial, and bracelet, punctuated by precisely placed baguette diamonds. The stones are not applied as embellishment; they are engineered as structural elements, aligned with architectural precision.

This level of gem-setting is among the most demanding métiers in watchmaking — each stone individually cut, calibrated, and mounted without visible metal, ensuring uninterrupted color transitions and flawless symmetry.

Despite its jewellery status, the watch retains unmistakable Aquanaut geometry: rounded octagonal lines, integrated bracelet flow, and balanced proportions.

The Sound Beneath the Sparkle

Hidden beneath this kaleidoscope is the true heart of the watch: Patek Philippe’s self-winding minute repeater calibre R 27.

Minute repeaters represent one of the highest expressions of traditional watchmaking — translating time into sound through a complex choreography of racks, snails, hammers, and gongs. In the 5260/1455R-001, this acoustic complication is activated via a discreet slide in the caseband, preserving the watch’s elegant continuity.

Through the sapphire caseback, the movement reveals classic Patek Philippe finishing:
• Geneva striping
• Polished bevels
• Circular graining
• A 22K gold micro-rotor

Every component is finished to the standards demanded by the Patek Philippe Seal, ensuring both mechanical excellence and long-term reliability.

A Dial That Redefines Legibility

Despite the density of gemstones, the dial remains remarkably legible — a testament to thoughtful design rather than excess.

Diamond paving forms the base, while multi-colored sapphire hour markers subtly guide the eye. Rose-gold hands, delicately set with gems, glide effortlessly across the surface, allowing time to remain readable without disrupting the artistic composition.

This balance between function and ornament is rare — and difficult to execute at this level.

More Than a Watch, Less Than Jewellery — Exactly Where It Should Be

The Ref. 5260/1455R-001 occupies a unique space in Patek Philippe’s universe. It is not meant to replace traditional minute repeaters, nor does it seek to compete with classical complications housed in Calatrava or Grand Complication cases.

Instead, it expands the brand’s vocabulary.

This watch speaks to collectors who understand that modern haute horlogerie is no longer confined to restraint alone. It acknowledges that complexity can be expressive, that tradition can coexist with audacity, and that technical mastery does not need to whisper to be legitimate.

Why This Watch Matters

The importance of the 5260/1455R-001 lies not only in its price or rarity, but in what it represents:

  • A new chapter for the Aquanaut

  • A rare fusion of Grand Complication and haute joaillerie

  • Proof that Patek Philippe can innovate without abandoning its core values

It is a reminder that the most powerful luxury watches are not always the loudest — but sometimes, they literally chime.

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In a world where gem-set watches often prioritize spectacle over substance, the Patek Philippe 5260/1455R-001 does the opposite. It earns its brilliance through craftsmanship, its presence through complexity, and its relevance through courage.

This is not an Aquanaut you wear casually.
This is an Aquanaut that changes the conversation.

Piaget Novelties at Watches and Wonders 2023

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Get all the sophistication and style of luxury watchmaking with Piaget’s novelties revealed at Watches and Wonders 2023. With these timeless pieces, you’ll be sure to make a statement wherever you go.

Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

Make time for the Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin from Piaget. This iconic watch is taking elegance to a whole new level with its mechanical perpetual calendar, a complication used in some of Piaget’s other watch lines. Stay stylish and keep track of the date with this sleek watch, and make time stand still with the timeless look from Piaget. Get all the sophistication and style of luxury watchmaking with the Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin! This model features a 1255P ultra-thin 4mm calibre with a Perpetual Calendar, moon phases and leap year cycle, that keeps track of time until the year 2100. Feel confident and sophisticated with this exquisite piece from Piaget: it’s reliable, slim, and sophisticated all at once! Get your own Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin and experience haute horlogerie savoir faire like never before. This stylishly slim and elegant watch offers a perpetual calendar featuring all the relevant information in just 8.65 mm of thickness. With its bold colors, highlife vibe and luxurious design, this watch is perfect for those who want to make a statement while staying up to date with the movements of the universe. 

 

Altiplano Ultimate Concept

Not fully green, not blue…. This new expression of the now iconic Altiplano Ultimate Concept is one-of-a-kind. Playing on subtle cobalt-alloy variations on the main plate and dial, Piaget brings a fresh, unexpected texture and depth to this innovative design.

Still ultra-thin and a landmark in its category without ever making compromises on the comfort and the watchmaking standards like the water resistance in an open-work watch.

And just like the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar in steel or pink gold, green is this season Piaget’s new shade of bold.

Altiplano Ultimate Automatic

The heir of Piaget’s watchmaking legacy and creativity is now bracing for a new look. Nestled between the bustling daily life and the black tie attire, this navy blue self-winding watch subtly contrasts its blue bridges and the pink gold case and screws. A graphic way to shed new electric light on the bold fusion of the case and the 910P ultra-thin movement that earned raging reviews at the 2021 GPHG Awards.

High Jewellery Watches

A watchmaker who became a jeweller. A posture that is unique in the industry which defined the distinctive and recognizable Piaget signature. Palace Decor, ornamental stones, diamonds and sapphires. This year more than ever, the Maison returns to its roots, nodding to its most exuberant and evocative designs from the 1960-70s.

Here, mastery and artistry meet creativity and audacity with new timepieces that pulse with the Piaget spirit: bold, distinctive, and original.

Limelight Gala – High Jewellery

A one-of-a-kind high jewellery watch that combines Piaget’s creative heritage and haute couture inspiration in one rare specimen.

Twirling under the eyes in a joyful mix of brilliant and marquise-cut gemstones, a splash of rubies, spessartites, and diamonds carefully sourced to create a beautiful harmony sheds new light on another one of Piaget’s iconic signatures: the hand-engraved Palace Decor dial.

An innovative design that breaks the tradition with style.

Limelight Gala – Malachite

From the delicately woven Milanese mesh bracelet to the hypnotic malachite dial, this Limelight Gala brilliantly reflects the spirit of audacity, ingenuity and innovation that turned Piaget’s jewelled watches from the late ’60s and 70s into thrilling contemporary objects of desire for the jet set.

Today, within the walls of the in-house ateliers, master artisans continue to harness rare skills preserved and perfected from generation to generation. Still showcasing its iconic aesthetic, with the asymmetrical lugs and cambered case, this 32mm automatic watch combines boldness with attitude.

High Jewellery Aura Watch

From 1957, when Piaget decided to work only with precious materials and devote equal passion and attention to High Watchmaking and High Jewellery, the Maison has excelled in creating elegant yet dramatic High Jewellery watches. Piaget has always anticipated the shifts in fashion and in the 60s, dthe Maison focused on the cocktail or dress watch to coordinate with jewellery for evening wear.

Back in 1989 Piaget launched the ultimate High Jewellery watch – Aura. A diamond studded bracelet fully integrated with a gem-smothered case and bracelet. The invisible setting of the diamonds enabled ripples of light to move across the dial and around the wrist thus giving the watch its name.

Now get ready to make time stand still with the all new High Jewellery Aura Watch from Piaget! Featuring an ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movement encased in a gem-smothered bracelet, this High Jewellery watch is the perfect combination of sophistication and timelessness. This beautiful, diamond-encrusted watch features an integrated gem-smothered case and bracelet, enabling light to ripple across the dial and adorn your wrist. It also houses an ultra-thin hand-wound movement and will keep you on time with its perpetual calendar feature. With diamonds set in near-invisible settings for added luminosity, the High Jewellery watch is designed to last forever. 

The contemporary classic in a modern context embodies Piaget’s twin passions, the Maison’s matchless gem-setting skill and their ultra-thin hand-wound mechanical movements. The Aura today is a show case of craftsmanship that is unsurpassable. The custom-cut baguette diamonds flow uninterrupted into shaded icy-light to midnight blue meticulously calibrated sapphires and at the heart of which is diamond-set dial in a radiant sunburst pattern.

High Jewellery Cuff Watches

It’s thrice the charm for Piaget with their three cuff watches relaunched, which in the 60s and 70s were a hallmark of the Maison’s audacity. The then highly innovative hyper-naturalism of free form design and the oval dial seemingly covered by the gold that grew over the ornamental dials from the bracelets were a total embodiment of the naturalistic theme. 

The cuffs are very individualistic and each has distinct hand-graved patterns and textures highlighting Piaget’s expertise in the art of engraving and dedication to Métiers d’Or. The very divergent engraving speaks about the artistic skills of each artisan.

Piaget Swinging Sautoir – Gold

The mystical and mesmerizing gold has always been a preoccupation for Piaget, as the Maison reveres and celebrates the noble art of the goldsmith.

Now the masterworks unveiled at Watches and Wonders, inspired by Piaget icons and signatures, pay homage to these gold-working traditions and superb hand skills, the Métiers d’Or, most notably of chain-making and engraving. Inspired by an original 1969 model in Piaget’s daringly avant-garde 21st Century collection, this pendant watch features a horizontal oval case rimmed in diamonds within a gold ropework surround, the dial decorated with Palace Decor, suspended on an intricate, hand-made chain, draped through diamond circular links.

For the chain, the gold thread, custom-milled to the exact thickness, is meticulously worked by hand, twisted and intertwined into delicate links.

The tassels of unequal lengths, a Piaget signature from the 1960s and 70s, are composed of the same gold chain, accented with diamonds, to echo and balance the case. Supremely fluid and flexible, the sensual, seductively playful tactility of the tassels is made possible by unrivalled expertise.

Piaget Swinging Sautoir – Emerald

This sautoir watch, contemporizing one of Piaget’s most distinctive signatures from the 1960s and 70s, is centred on a spectacular and rare 25.38-carat oval cabochon Zambian emerald.

The draped chain is entirely hand-made from immaculately-formed twisted gold circular links, connected by diamonds and interspersed with emeralds; the chain alone took 130 hours of meticulous work. The oval case, another Piaget signature, vertically positioned to echo the cabochon emerald, is framed in a twisted gold wire and rimmed in diamonds and emeralds.

The malachite dial pays homage to Piaget’s 1960s ground-breaking creations and showcases the Maison’s incredible skills. The sautoir is finished with a three-strand fringe, a silky cascade of diamonds tipped with cabochon emeralds.

Possession

The Possession collection revolves around a spinning movement and a shape. Unique and playful, Possession is an invitation to turn life on. More than a collection, Possession is an invitation to express our personalities freely.

Both simple and sophisticated, it invites creativity and stands as a rallying sign for a community eager to experience, explore and have fun while being given a chance to tell its own story with style.

 

Discover the novelties at https://www.piaget.com/ww-en/watches