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Piaget Emperador - Onyx & Diamond Pave Dial

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White Gold Sophistication, Onyx & Diamond Brilliance

This is a vintage Piaget Emperador Ref. 90256, crafted in the 1980s from solid 18k white gold and powered by a precise manual wind movement. Measuring 34mm across the case, it is paired with its original integrated 18k white gold bracelet with screws, fitting wrists up to 6.75 inches. Weighing 134.6 grams, this substantial piece exudes presence on the wrist.

Case, Dial & Bracelet

The elegant case houses a striking onyx stone dial adorned with diamond pavé detailing and accented by sapphire hour markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12, creating a luxurious and refined display. Slim silver dauphine hands enhance legibility and complement the rich dial. The factory-set diamond bezel beautifully frames the dial, emphasizing its rare design variation. The integrated bracelet is original and intact, with screw links allowing for adjustment, and the dial and crystal are free from any scratches or marks.

Rarity, Condition & Collectability

This Emperador reference 90256 is unusual to find, particularly with this rare onyx and diamond pavé dial variation. It remains in truly untouched, original condition, with all components — crown, dial, movement, caseback, and bracelet — fully authentic. The combination of stone dial, factory diamond bezel, sapphire markers, and integrated bracelet makes this a highly collectible and exceptional example from Piaget’s 1980s design era.

Timeless Appeal

The Piaget Emperador Ref. 90256 is more than a watch — it is a fusion of horological craftsmanship and jewelry artistry, offering a bold yet elegant statement for formal occasions, while remaining versatile enough for sophisticated everyday wear.

Whether you are a seasoned collector seeking a rare Emperador with onyx and diamond detailing, or looking to acquire a truly unique Piaget, this Ref. 90256 in 18k white gold offers timeless elegance and exceptional presence. 

Key Specs

Reference number - 90256 C 510

Crystal - Sapphire

Movement - Manual Wind

Year - Mid-1980's

Dial color - Onyx & Diamond Pavé

Case material - 18K White Gold

Bracelet styles - 18K White Gold

Case size - 34mm

Bezel type - Diamond & 18K White Gold

SKU - 

This watch has been serviced by our in-house watchmaker and comes with a One Year Mechanical Warranty

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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