For both men and women, there is nothing quite like a stunning classic watch to complete your outfit.
Whether you are getting ready for a regular day in the office, or you are heading out for dinner and drinks with your loved ones, the perfect watch can be the finishing touch that your outfit needs.
When it comes to sophisticated, understated style, Piaget has the market covered. Below, we will look at 6 of the best vintage-inspired Piaget watches you will fall in love with.
There is a mixture of watches for men and women in this article to provide an insight into the stunning vintage-inspired watches that are suitable for everyone.
History Of Piaget Watches
Piaget is a prestigious manufacturer of high-quality timepieces. The brand has long been one of the oldest watch manufacturers in Switzerland. Georges Édouard Piaget founded the company in 1874.
The beginning of the company was humble, taking place in Georges’ family home in La Côte-aux-Fées.
The Piaget brand began as a movement manufacturer. This was similar to other companies in the Swiss Jura at the time.
Piaget quickly built a reputation for high-quality products which provided the company with the opportunity to supply multiple prestigious timepiece companies with its respected components.
In 1943, Piaget registered as a brand name and began to make complete watches with their own movement components. In a post-war world, Piaget continued to make timepieces with incredibly high-quality components.
This translated to classic watches and timepieces that not only stood the test of time but were also presented with charmingly simple yet elegant designs that made them instant classics.
6 Best Piaget Vintage Watches
True vintage Piaget watches are incredibly difficult to come by. If you do manage to stumble across a vintage Piaget timepiece, you will find that they are incredibly expensive with the cheapest being worth a small fortune.
Thankfully, Piaget has plenty of watches that are inspired by original designs and collections that were launched back in the 50s and 70s. Below are some of the best, timeless watches from Piaget.
Limelight Gala Collection
The stunning Limelight Gala collection was founded back in the 1970s, exuding all the class and elegance of the height of finery of the time.
The design of the Limelight Gala collection is devoted to sophistication and beauty. The delicate timepieces are the perfect blend of art, design, and jewelry.
The Limelight Gala self-winding watch for women in white gold is an impressively thin 32 mm. This model revitalizes a Piaget classic watch with the addition of stunning diamond details and a self-winding 501P movement.
The sensual curves are a signature aesthetic of this collection and exude femininity. The asymmetrical lugs have been curved to comfortably fit any wrist.
The dark dial of this luxury self-winding watch provides a stunning contrast against the hands and is adorned with delicate shimmer for a timeless classic look.
The watch features a black alligator leather strap which provides another stunning contrast against the diamonds and white gold.
The Limelight Gala Rose Gold is a stunning women’s watch adorned with beautiful diamonds. The Milanese bracelet is made of rose gold which complements any skin tone and is adjusted by a sliding clasp.
This watch is a reinterpretation of a Piaget icon of glamor from 1973. The diamond-set watch exudes pure luxury as it unfurls its femininity in an elegant 26 mm round case.
The face is enhanced by elongated, cambered lugs which perfectly embrace the wrist. This is a design that is exclusive to the Limelight Gala range.
The shape of the watch is completed with a bezel that has been set with graduated diamonds. The dial of this rose gold watch has been silvered and exudes class and sophistication with a contemporary twist.
The face of the watch features rose-toned Roman numerals to match the bracelet.
Altiplano Collection
The Altiplano collection is Piaget’s ultimate expression of luxury. The watches in this collection are distinguished by their elegant lines and emblematic finishes.
They also feature identifying codes on the dial such as off-center displays, alternating double and simple indexes, and hands known as Batons.
The collection was launched in 1957 and is made up of bold yet timeless luxury watches. The Altiplano ultra-thin watch is the thinnest of all Piaget watches. The collection is inspired by the elegance and purity of the Altiplano plateau in the Cordillera Andes.
The Altiplano Traditional watch is adorned with white gold and diamonds with a stunning pink mother-of-pearl dial. The pure lines of the design, combined with retro charm characterize this elegant women’s watch. The bracelet of the watch is supple and lightweight.
This particular watch exudes the historical expertise of Piaget and the brand's ability to create unique bracelets. One of the standout features of this watch is the decoration of the bracelet made from twisted strands that weave between the links.
The case is 26 mm in diameter and is set with stunning diamonds. This is a limited edition watch with only 300 made.
As we mentioned above, the Altiplano collection has been designed to emanate elegance. The Altiplano Origin rose gold ultra-thin watch beautifully adopts the historic aesthetics of Piaget timepieces.
The baton hands are wonderfully slender and brilliantly positioned off-center.
However, the delicate second indicator helps to create a stunningly balanced ensemble. This elegantly understated watch is the height of sophistication.
The alligator leather strap gives the timepiece a truly vintage aesthetic. The watch is also equipped with a characteristically thin 450P movement that requires winding by hand.
Polo Collection
Piaget watches are not just for women, they also have an incredible collection of watches that have been created primarily for men called the Polo collection.
The collection is filled with luxury steel watches designed for men, and some for women, launched in 1979. The watches in this collection have established themselves as the benchmarks of masculine elegance.
Polo timepieces are inspired by models from Maison Piaget’s legendary collection. The luxury watches in the collection match the elegance and high standards of their namesake sport.
The rose gold chronograph watch from the Polo collection features a striking white dial and a blue alligator-skin bracelet. This timepiece has been designed as an expression of modernity and relaxed elegance.
The simplicity of this design makes this watch the perfect finishing touch for any occasion.
The bezel on this watch has been polished to a satin finish for understated beauty.
The case is water-resistant to 10 ATM and measures 42 mm in diameter. The combination of round and cushion shapes creates a stunning homage to the traditional aesthetic of Piaget's timepieces.
The handsome white dial features subtle horizontal lines and luminescent hour markers to make at-a-glance reading easier. This watch also comes with a second strap in an understated brown mahogany.
The stunning self-winding steel diamond watch from the Polo collection has been designed for women. This watch shines a new light on the Piaget Polo collection which is traditionally for men’s watches.
A new, feminine silhouette has been added to the traditional men’s sports watch.
The rose gold indexes that have been set with diamonds on the dial bring a feminine air to this stunning timepiece.
The bezel has also been set with high-grade diamonds to exude class, sophistication, and elegance.
Despite the delicate elegance that has been added to this watch, there are still signature details of the collection present in the interchangeable steel bracelet and the structured white dial.
The case measures 36 mm and brings the legacy of the Polo collection to an elegant and feminine self-winding watch.
Final Thoughts
Piaget watches have long been the benchmark for truly sophisticated and elegant watches.
Whether you are looking for a timepiece that you can wear every day or you want a watch that is going to help you stand out on special occasions, there is a vintage-inspired Piaget watch for you.
The collections in this article all stem from previous decades yet stand the test of time with classic styles and timeless beauty.
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