Piaget Emperador Mini 9133 C 151 - 18k White Gold, Factory Diamond Gadroon Dial
A Masterpiece Of Integrated Design
During the 1970s, Piaget operated at the intersection of high horology and fine jewelry, creating objects that focused on the seamless integration of material and movement. This Emperador Mini is a definitive expression of that era, where the distinction between case, dial, and bracelet is entirely erased. It is a singular object of 18k white gold, completely transformed into a light-catching surface by a full factory diamond setting. The gadroon texture, a series of parallel ridges, gives the entire piece a sculptural quality that was a hallmark of Piaget's most ambitious work.
The Art Of The Jeweled Surface
This is a watch that is first and foremost a piece of jewelry. The manual wind movement inside is technically impressive, but the main event is the execution of the diamond-set gadroon finish that flows uninterrupted from the bezel, across the dial, and down the full length of the bracelet. This level of craftsmanship, where the texture and diamond setting are one continuous thought, is what separated Piaget from all other watchmakers of the period. It represents a level of confidence and creativity that defined the jet-set style of the 1970s.
Honest Wear On A Rare Artifact
The watch is in good overall condition. The 18k white gold case and bracelet, fully set with factory diamonds, present beautifully on the wrist. Closer inspection of the crystal reveals that the 'A' and 'G' in the Piaget signature show slight signs of wear, which we decided to keep as is, we prefer the original factory part over a replacement for continuity. The integrated bracelet is well-preserved and fluid. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
For The Collector Of An Era
This is not a watch for someone who wants a subtle timepiece. It is a bold statement of 1970s luxury and design, weighing in at a substantial 148 grams of solid gold and diamonds. It works for the person who understands that Piaget, during this period, was creating wearable art. This piece is as much a bracelet as it is a watch, and it represents a high-water mark for a brand that mastered the art of turning a timepiece into a true jeweled object.
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- Each timepiece is thoroughly evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our expert team before it is offered for sale.
- We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise stated.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
I knew I was gonna like Danny, based on his name, but nothing could’ve prepared me for how great of an experience this was. He had the most beautiful 70s Seamaster Cosmic on his website and I was set to be married 2 days later - I arranged to buy it but before leaving we both realized it needed to be serviced. I panicked, because I was literally buying this for my wedding, and Danny being the legend he is, loaned me a nearly identical Seamaster to make sure I could get through the event Never have I had someone go so above and beyond for me, especially while purchasing one of the lesser priced items in their inventory. He serviced my watch and exchanged it with me after the wedding on a super fast turnaround timeline. I would sincerely recommend you visit this guy, you will not be disappointed Edit: adding a pic of the loaner (two tone) and the owner (crosshair)
Great service and shop. Danny and his team were incredibly accommodating, professional, and kind. Great selection of vintage watches. Their store is the hidden gem in the diamond district.
This was my first real luxury watch purchase, a Rolex 15200 Date 34mm, I own Tissots and a Laco, but those are entry level luxury watches. I found Danny’s Vintage Watches online, and had great feedback both on Google, Chrono24 and the Reddit watch community. So decided to give him a shot as buying online can be a crap shoot. Ordered Monday night, was at my doorstep Friday morning. Despite the watch being over 30 years old, serial number says it’s from 91, the watch looked new. Didn’t come with box or papers, and was shipped in a plastic sleeve wrapped in bubble wrap. Danny was always available to answer questions. I’ll be buying from Danny again for the next purchase…saw a couple of Speedmasters on his site I liked….
Can't recommend Danny's vintage watches enough!!! My first Omega ever and im in love have been wearing every day since I purchased it. Danny's shop is a must visit if you are in NYC looking for a watch!!!