In Paris France, September 2010. “The Biennale has become an inescapable venue for jewellers from around the world, and Piaget naturally finds its place there. We are taking part for the first time this year with 60 models illustrating the brand’s creativity and the skill of our artisans,” says Philippe Léopold-Metzger CEO Piaget.

Since 1962, when the first Biennale or Antiques Fair was held in Paris, the Grand Palais has regularly welcomed one of the finest international art events. Pierre Vandermersh, President of the National Union of Antique Dealers, first had the idea of this Antiques Fair in the late 1950s. The support of André Malraux, the iconic Minister for Cultural Affairs under General de Gaulle, enabled him to bring his project to fruition.

Piaget’s first participation in the Biennale des Antiquaires is a natural continuation of the brand's tradition of prestige and excellence, combined with its creativity and successive encounters in the world of Art. From the famous ultra-thin hand-wound Calibre 9P to the 600P world-thinnest shaped tourbillon movement, the exceptional talent of the Maison Piaget lies in its ability to perpetually reinvent time-honoured techniques, to inspire dreams by creating surprises and emotions around gold and diamonds. In the late 1950s, jewellery began acquiring increasing importance for Piaget, with the appearance of jewellery-watches. Piaget was one of the first companies to combine Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie, to create watches that were pieces of jewellery and vice versa. To look at time differently, as a precious entity that deserves the finest materials and the most accomplished expertise. To combine watchmaking know-how acquired through over 135 years with a constantly pioneering spirit. That was what led the brand in the 1960s to acquire workshops specialising in goldsmithing and precious stones in order to gain complete control of its production. Today, Piaget is a fully integrated watch manufacturer encompassing over 40 crafts and professions dedicated to the subtle and refined arts of Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie.

Piaget will present the following Haute Horlogerie pieces:

White gold, diamond cuff-watch, Ref. G0A27044 18-carat white gold case, dial, bracelet and integrated clasp set with 74 brilliant cut diamonds (~1.9 ct) and 233 square-cut diamonds (~35.1 ct)

Gem-set Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon. Exceptional Piece, Ref. G0A29065 18-carat white gold case, dial and crown set with 446 brilliant-cut diamonds (~7.6 ct) and 151 baguette-cut diamonds (~16.0 ct) 18-carat white gold folding clasp set with 16 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.3 ct) and 14 baguette-cut diamonds (~1.5 ct)

Piaget Emperador Flying Tourbillon. Exceptional Piece, Ref. G0A32246 Large model with 2 secret watches with white mother-of-pearl marquetry dials 18-carat white gold case and crown set with 599 brilliant-cut diamonds (~3.0 ct), 206 baguette-cut diamonds (~29.5 ct), an exceptional center emerald-cut diamond (~3.4 ct) on the top of the case

Gem-set Piaget Polo Flying Tourbillon relatif, Ref. G0A32148 18-carat white gold watch, case set with 623 brilliant-cut diamonds (13 ct) and 70 baguette-cut diamonds (~4.8 ct)

Enamel Piaget Polo Tourbillon relatif, Ref. G0A33044 18-carat white gold case and dial with gran feu enamelling according to the champlevé technique

Secret watch, Ref. G0A33170 18-carat white gold case set with 44 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.5 ct)

White gold, diamond watch, Ref. G0A33190 18-carat white gold case and dial set with 154 brilliant-cut diamonds

Cuff-watch with interchangeable satin lace, Ref. G0A33197 18-carat white gold case and dial set with 253 brilliant-cut diamonds (~8.9 ct)

Miss Protocole, Ref. G0A30160 18-carat white gold paved with princess-cut diamonds (~28.6 ct.). Delivered with two interchangeable strap.

Secret watch, Ref. G0A34133 18-carat white gold case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.9 ct) and 187 baguette-cut diamonds (~17.9 ct)

White gold, diamond watch, Ref. G0A35107 18-carat white gold case set with 155 brilliant-cut diamonds (~3.0 ct),15 baguette-cut diamonds (~3.2 ct) and 2 trapeze-cut black spinels (~0.2 ct)

Secret watch, Ref. G0A35108 18-carat white gold case set with 25 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.2 ct), white mother-of-pearl dial