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Piaget Emperador - 18K White Gold

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A Statement In Solid Gold And Diamonds

During the 1980s, Piaget was a master of high jewelry watchmaking, blending its expertise in ultra-thin movements with extravagant case and bracelet designs. The Emperador line was a key part of this identity, and this reference is a perfect expression of the era. It is not a watch with diamonds added. It is a piece of jewelry, executed entirely in 18K white gold, that also happens to tell time.

An Unbroken Line Of White Gold

This example stands out for its complete, factory execution. The full pave diamond dial is hypnotic, set within a sharp white gold case that flows seamlessly into its integrated bracelet. The construction is impressively solid, giving the watch a significant weight and presence on the wrist that speaks directly to its material value and quality. It is a unified design, conceived and built as a single, cohesive object.

Untouched And Well Preserved

The watch is in great cosmetic condition, with a case that remains untouched. Both the pave diamond dial and the crystal are clean and free from any marks or scratches. All components are original to the watch, including the dial, crown, and movement. The integrated 18K white gold bracelet is in excellent shape. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.

The Art Of The Daily Ritual

This is a watch for someone who appreciates the confident design language of the 1980s and the intersection of horology and high jewelry. Its manual wind movement requires a daily interaction, creating a direct physical connection between the owner and this substantial piece of gold and diamond artistry. It makes a bold statement while remaining elegant, working equally well for a man or a woman who understands its context.

Key Specs

Reference: 9131K51

Model: Emperador

Year: 1980s

Movement: Manual

Case Size: 24mm

Bezel: 18K White Gold

Bracelet: Integrated 18K White Gold

Bracelet Length: Fits up to 6.75in

Dial: Diamond Pave

Metal: 18K White Gold

Weight: 91.7 grams

SKU: SQ1162379

History

Georges Edouard Piaget founded his manufactory in La Côte-aux-Fées in 1874, and for decades the company's reputation rested on its ability to produce movements of exceptional thinness — calibers that other high houses bought and put in their own watches. When Piaget began producing watches under its own name in the late 1950s and 1960s, it brought that ultra-thin expertise directly to the dial.

The Altiplano is Piaget's flagship ultra-thin collection, a direct expression of that founding expertise. The Grenade is a bold gem-set cocktail watch — all pave diamonds, colored stones, and sculptural bezels — occupying the space between watch and jewel without apology. The Limelight Gala, produced from the 2010s onward, is the modern heir to that cocktail tradition: an 18-karat white gold round case set with diamonds, a slim quartz movement, and a leather strap. All three collections reflect the same dual mastery that Piaget has always commanded: the thinnest movements in the world, in cases worth wearing.


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