Piaget pays tribute to Andy Warhol with a new vintage luxury watch for collectors

Between pop art and understated elegance, Piaget has found a rare middle ground. Piaget’s relationship with Andy Warhol has left its mark on watches that are now coveted by connoisseurs. Each reissue or historical wink reactivates a true, precise and documented story.

Warhol, style and watchmaking: the Piaget trace

In the 1970s, Andy Warhol frequented the same circles as the company’s designers. He liked bold, slender yet visible timepieces. What’s more, his taste for textured dials and singular cases matched a studio aesthetic. In short, the dialogue between art and technology can be read on the wrist.

The decade saw the rise of quartz and cushion cases, while workshops refined finishing touches. Warhol chose watches that asserted their presence, without unnecessary ostentation. The guilloché pattern and mineral dials are seductive in their materiality. Consistency is maintained, as the design remains clean and comfortable to wear.

The archives show an attraction for generous, yet well-proportioned formats. Ergonomics are therefore paramount, even with 45 mm or cushion-shaped sizes. Yet the real subject is texture: Clou de Paris, stone marquetry, meteorite. As a result, the object becomes a fragment of style, not just a tool.

“A watch tells the story of an era as much as the time.”

From living room to New York nights

Piaget – Andy Warhol Watch Collage Limited Edition takes up the collage spirit dear to the artist, with a dial in gemstone marquetry and a 45 mm yellow gold case. The composition plays on color and thickness, reminiscent of pop silhouettes at first glance.
The piece has an assumed presence, yet remains legible and wearable on a daily basis. In short, the contrast between material and light creates an immediate signature.

Collectors look for tangible details: year, movement, dial treatments. What’s more, the proportion of case to bracelet has a clear influence on comfort. The demand for Warhol-inspired Black Tie watches now goes beyond mere nostalgia. Attention is therefore focused on reference numbers and precise materials.

• Check the exact dimensions of the housing and the lugs.
• Check dial authenticity (meteorite, marquetry, guilloche).
• Compare the movement (historical quartz or modern automatic).
• Study public prices and recent secondary ratings.
• Check the condition of the housing surfaces and corners.

Piaget – Andy Warhol in a Clou de Paris motif case highlights a deep blue meteorite dial. The natural weave of the nickel iron varies according to the cut, making each piece unique.Clou de Paris guilloché catches the light and highlights the edges. As a result, the watch retains its relief without losing elegance.

From reference 15101 to contemporary Black Tie

Piaget – Ref. 15101 synthesizes the quartz spirit of 1972, with clean lines and immediate wearer comfort. This historic base inspired the modern Andy Warhol collection with its format and purity.
The switch to today’s automatic calibres does not erase the filiation. In short, the cushion-shaped silhouette remains the signature.

Period accounts mention parties, galleries and TV sets. In contrast, the piece was not intended as a technical demonstration, but as a masterful allure. What’s more, the dial worked the material like a color screen. Piaget has retained this link between texture, light and function.

Piaget – Black Tie ‘Andy Warhol’ G0A43236 adopts an automatic movement and a diameter of 45 mm, with an intense blue dial. As such, the reference places the relaunch in the 2010s, with a public price of $48,500 at launch.Aesthetic continuity appears in the case middle and the curvature of the caseback. As a result, the watch sits well on the wrist despite its presence.

The care taken in finishing can be seen with the naked eye: sharp angles, masterful polishing, precise indexes. What’s more, meteorite or hardstone dials require expert cutting. 18K gold enhances these living surfaces. Piaget combines precious materials and sober design to enhance legibility.

Prices, materials and everyday uses

Piaget – Black Tie ‘Andy Warhol’ G0A49238 in 18K white gold features an anthracite dial, the model’s base, at CHF 56,000. Thus, this variant favors versatility and a more discreet tone.
The case middle emphasizes the cushion-shaped geometry, without overloading. In short, the rendering remains chic with sufficient visual reserve.

Prices vary according to edition, material and state of preservation. In addition, meteorite dials require specific surface care and color stability. Therefore, purchase requires clear photos and matching numbers. Piaget publishes detailed information sheets to help verify specifications.

Why these cushion cases still speak today

Piaget – Andy Warhol G0A42236 assembles a 45×43 mm cushion rose gold case, black dial and black leather strap, for $48,900. Thus, the warmth of the rose gold awakens the geometry, while the black deepens the dial.The automatic movement ensures simple everyday use. As a result, the watch retains character without sacrificing comfort.

Piaget – Andy Warhol G0A49238 in rhodium-plated 18K white gold takes up the 45×43 mm cushion with a blue meteorite dial and blue alligator strap. In this way, chromatic coherence enhances readability and wrist presence.The cool metal/deep blue contrast creates a clear signature. In short, the color-material balance makes all the difference.

Art and design enthusiasts see it as an iconic yet wearable watch. What’s more, the reading remains clear thanks to contrasting indexes and a well-polished case. And the alligator straps structure the look without stiffening it. Piaget shows that the memory of a style can live on in contemporary references.

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