Celebrity Wrist Watch: Samuel L. Jackson Sports Piaget in “The Avengers”

Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury

In Marvel Studios' new blockbuster film "The Avengers," Samuel L. Jackson plays Nick Fury, leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., the top-secret government agency behind the formation of the world's mightiest super-hero team. But the watch he's wearing in the movie is no longer a secret: it's a decidedly masculine model from Piaget's iconic Polo collection. … [Read more...]

Celebrity Wrist Watch: Oscar Weekend 2012

Jean Dujardin Jaeger-LeCoultre Fitting

The 84th Annual Academy Awards, the film industry's biggest spectacle, took place last night in Hollywood. Like every year, many of your favorite watch brands were represented on the wrists of the celebrity nominees and guests, and some brands even sponsored lavish movie-industry events prior to the awards ceremony. Here's a compilation of horological highlights from Tinseltown's most star-studded … [Read more...]

Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin

Piaget is the undisputed master of ultra-thin. The brand holds several world records for thinnest movements, both simple and complicated. At SIHH, the list of records grew by two with the introduction of the Piaget Altiplano Skeleton Ultra-Thin. Learn more about the new records, and find wallpaper and pricing information inside. … [Read more...]

SIHH Preview: Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin

Piaget Tourbillon Ultra-Thin

At SIHH, Piaget will debut the new Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin. This piece sets a new record for the world’s thinnest self-winding tourbillon watch, measuring a mere 10.4mm thick. It is a showcase of Piaget's unique skills in the field of ultra-thin watchmaking and the brand's desire to develop innovative and creative complicated calibers. … [Read more...]

Piaget Kanthara Brings $602,500 at Christie’s New York Sale

Piaget Kanthara

This stunning Piaget Kanthara brought a multiple of its pre-sale estimate at Christie's December 14 sale of fine collector timepieces in New York. Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000, lot 47 realized $602,500 when the hammer came down. Though nearly 400 lots followed, none exceeded the Piaget's sale price, making it the top piece of the evening. … [Read more...]

Piaget Launches New Website

New Piaget Website

This autumn, Piaget is launching its new website featuring improved ease of use, enriched content and enhanced interactivity. The look is pared down and restrained. The site is equipped with the latest HMTL technologies for content management and speedy loading. The home page orders information hierarchically to invite a guided tour of the site's clearly identified sections. … [Read more...]

Taylor Lautner Wears Piaget to Eclipse Premiere

Taylor Lautner and Larry Boland

One of Hollywood’s hottest stars, Taylor Lautner, arrived at the Eclipse premiere in New York wearing Piaget’s Altiplano 40mm in white gold with a black dial. Hundreds of fans had gathered outside the Crosby Hotel to glimpse Lautner before he joined costar Kristen Stewart on the red carpet for photos. … [Read more...]

Ultra-thin is In at Piaget

Piaget Altiplano

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their legendary caliber 12P, the world’s thinnest mechanical self-winding movement at that time, Piaget introduces Caliber 1200P, today’s thinnest automatic movement at 2.35mm. The new movement is housed in new limited and unlimited Altiplano models, which at 5.25mm are the thinnest automatic watches on the market today. … [Read more...]

For Only Watch, Piaget Celebrates Man on the Moon

Piaget Only Watch

For Only Watch 2009, Piaget presents a unique example of their Emperador Coussin Large Moon. This model, introduced this year, houses Caliber 860P, a self-winding movement designed, developed and produced by Piaget. Within the 46.5mm 18k pink gold (5N) case, the oversize 12mm diameter moon phase display immediately attracts your eye, and if you look closely at this Only Watch, you'll see what … [Read more...]