The Piaget Black Tie is a timepiece beloved by Andy Warhol, with elegant and flowing lines that still exude charm today. This legendary masterpiece has evolved in the spirit of contemporary watchmaking, resulting in a series of timeless models, each with its unique mysterious charm that will captivate discerning watch collectors. Tracing its history, the first Black Tie series watch, launched in 1972, has already shown the avant-garde of the transformation of the watch world with its large dial and signature round mold engraving.
(Piaget Metaphoria's metaphor for all things Terrae Black Tie High Jewelry watch)
Master's handwriting, confidant's encounter
The Black Tie watch was produced in limited quantities until 1977, including white and yellow gold. This masterpiece by Count Piaget immediately attracted the attention of Andy Warhol, a pioneer of artistic innovation at the time.
(Piaget Black Tie Vintage watch)
In 1973, Andy Warhol bought a Black Tie gold watch at first sight in New York. The watch features a tawed dial with an electroplated calibre and the Beta 21 quartz movement. This masterpiece, along with six previous Piaget watches, is considered a private treasure by the artist. Four of these seven watches are now included in the Piaget collection, and the Black Tie watch has been linked to Andy Warhol for many years.
In 1979, Mr. Yves Piaget, the fourth generation of the Earl family, and Master Andy Warhol met through Gerry Grinberg, the exclusive agent of Piaget luxury watches in the United States. Andy Warhol then became a full member of the Piaget Society and became close friends with Mr. Yves Count. The duo attended the brand's events in New York and Palm Beach, and spent time with Club 54 in New York and Chez Régine in Paris. In 1983, Mr. Yves was invited by Andy Warhol to be featured in the famous magazine "Interview", which he founded in 1969, to be interviewed by the young artist and gallerist, Robert Lee Morris.
Chic charm
In 2014, the Black Tie watch made a notable return in the Piaget Extremely Piaget High Jewelry collection and has been unique in the watch world ever since.
(Piaget Black Tie Vintage watch)
Since its inception, the Black Tie Collection has been popular with watch collectors with a white gold case with a malachite dial and a rose gold case with a deep black dial. The model in the picture is renewed, showing an elegant combination of a rose gold case and a malachite dial.
The Black Tie Collection, designed with a 45 mm case and embellished with the brand's signature decorative gemstones, was immediately intriguing among collectors who love rare timepieces. In the Society Bar area of Piaget 2023, the Society Bar area of Piaget booth showcases the extraordinary charm of this model inspired by Andy Warhol's Piaget Collection of Piaget timepieces. The dial is decorated with rich and bright turquoise, magnificent jasper, crimson carnelian and striking electric blue lapis lazuli, all natural gems sought out by gem experts to decorate precious timepieces.
An extraordinary example of luxury watches
Black Tie Collection
A subtle interpretation of fine jewelry
This season features a rectangular cut emerald bezel
Shimmering attractive blue colors
The fossilized wood dial exudes vintage charm
Piaget Black Tie
The best masterpiece, unparalleled in the world
About Count Piaget
Since its founding in 1874, Piaget has always adhered to a bold creative style. From the very beginning of the opening of his first watchmaking workshop in the family farmhouse of La Côte-Aux-Fées, Georges Edouard Piaget dedicated himself to the production of high-precision movements, laying the foundation for Piaget's reputation for bold innovation. At the end of the 1950s, Piaget set out to design and produce ultra-thin movements, which developed into the brand's hallmark, from which the Altiplano Ultra Slim Collection was born. As a true master of creativity in the world of watches and jewelry, Piaget believes in the importance of creative thinking and artistic value. In the Workshop of Earl's Extraordinary Workshop, the artisans of the Count's Workshop act like artists, perfecting outstanding craftsmanship that has been passed down from generation to generation, turning gold, diamonds and gemstones into exquisite works of art. With its relentless pursuit of craftsmanship, Piaget has become a symbol of creativity and quality, bringing to the likes of Piaget Altiplano, Piaget Polo, Limelight Gala, Possession, Piaget Rose and Extremely Piaget.