For most of its existence, Piaget operated quietly behind the proverbial horology curtain, producing some of the most mechanical movements in Switzerland. 

But when the Piaget name was displayed on the dial, the brand embodied a distinguishable lavish style that became synonymous with a period of opulence, representative of the American dream in the 1960s and 70s, as well as those wore it –– Andy Warhol, Roger Moore, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elvis Presley, and many more.

This particular Piaget, a Reference 9822, calls back to that era and features a 25mm, 18k white gold square case with  ‘hobnail’ textured and onyx-inlaid bezel. The dial, also clad in onyx, features a matching ‘dauphine’ handset and the stylized Piaget signature positioned at the dial’s center. It is appropriately fitted to a black leather strap and is powered by a manual-winding Calibre 9P movement.

Exquisite.