Yves G Piaget had a passion for roses which inspired and influenced the brand. A rose was also named after him, in the 1980’s the horticulturist Alain Meilland dedicated a flower to him with twenty four pale coloured petals offering a delicate, sweet perfume. Roses became synonymous with the brand and the ‘magic gardens of Piaget’ collection was created.
Piaget watches are all worthy of attention however I particularly like the Altiplano ladies watch for its sheer simplicity of design and elegance. The Altiplano watch I selected is a deep sea blue with a flinque enamel dial embellished and edged with brilliant-cut diamonds. As well as being a beautiful watch it has the 670P ultra thin mechanical manual-winding tourbillon movement which is state of the art watchmaking.
I tried the ladies watch on in the Piaget store in the new honey domed shopping area in the heart of Monte Carlo. I say new although this area was up and constructed over three years now. The shop is also due to move end of next year, to larger premises as the new Hotel de Paris area gets up and running.
Of course there are the many other collections available from the store to browse or try on, this timepiece is available from Piaget Monte Carlo:
Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco
Or telephone: +377 93 50 44 16
Read Piaget press release here:
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic Altiplano collection, two Piaget icons defined by their pure aesthetics come together to create a match made in heaven. The stylish simplicity of a white gold Possession open bangle complements the pared-down elegance of the ultra-thin Altiplano watch with its Piaget blue dial. With slenderness and sophistication, this pairing makes a very special double gift for both him and her.The unique allure of Piaget lies in the audacity of its style. Charismatic and flamboyant, dazzling watch and jewelry creations embody the radiance that defines the Maison. This passion for daring creativity was born in La Côte-aux-Fées, where Georges-Edouard Piaget set up his first workshop in the family farmhouse and devoted himself to producing high-precision movements. This was back in 1874 and marked the start of an ever-growing reputation. In 1943, the company took a decision that would prove crucial to its future by registering its brand name.
Faithful to its pioneering spirit, in the late 1950s Piaget set about designing and manufacturing the ultra-thin movements that would become one of the Maison’s signatures and leave a lasting imprint on the art of watchmaking.
But Piaget has also always represented a style: a marriage of gold and an explosion of color, new shapes, precious gems, and dials made of hard stones. Swept to new heights of creativity driven by Yves G. Piaget, the Maison’s jewelry collection grew in an original direction with a resolute emphasis on color, giving birth to the iconic Piaget look. Building on over 140 years of history, the ever-bold Maison continues to innovate by offering jewels in motion, elegant and extravagant High Jewelry collections, as well as remarkable watches. In a world unconstrained by boundaries, Piaget the watchmaker-jeweler continues to explore unexpected creative possibilities, turning gold, stones and gems into brilliant works of art.
