Watches And Wonders 2025: Piaget Reimagines Elegance With The Sixtie

There are watches that tell time, and then there are watches that define an era. Piaget has always belonged to the latter category. The Maison has never been one to follow conventions; instead, it has shaped them, bending the rules of horology and high jewelry to its will. At Watches and Wonders 2025, Piaget once again proves its mastery with the Sixtie collection—a revival of an icon that first stunned the world in the late 1960s.

This is more than just a relaunch. It is a declaration. Sixtie is Piaget at its most daring, a timepiece that takes inspiration from the radical spirit of the late ‘60s and transforms it for the modern collector. The trapeze case, a silhouette that challenged traditional watchmaking when it first appeared, returns with a new boldness, sculpted in gold, adorned with intricate gadroons, and draped in an air of effortless glamour. This is not a watch for those who blend into the crowd. It is a statement—one that echoes the golden age of avant-garde design while firmly claiming its place in the present.

The late 1960s marked a turning point for Piaget. At the 1969 Basel Fair, the Maison stunned the industry with its 21st Century Collection, an exhibition of audacious designs that blurred the lines between horology and high jewelry. Led by visionary designer Jean-Claude Gueit, Piaget introduced the world to jewelry watches that redefined femininity and style, from bold cuffs to the iconic Swinging Sautoirs.

Among these radical designs, the trapeze-shaped watch emerged as a symbol of Piaget’s commitment to reinvention. It was a watch that dared to be different, echoing the boldness of the era’s fashion, epitomized by the famous trapeze dress of Yves Saint Laurent. Now, nearly six decades later, Piaget reinterprets this revolutionary design with Sixtie—a collection that effortlessly bridges past and present.

Sixtie is not merely a watch; it is a sculptural masterpiece that transforms timekeeping into an art form. Its asymmetrical silhouette challenges traditional proportions, offering a fresh perspective on elegance. Every element of Sixtie has been meticulously crafted to embody both sophistication and extravagance. The trapeze case, with its striking angles and smooth curves, creates a captivating interplay of light and shadow. The bracelet, an exquisite composition of interwoven trapeze-shaped links, drapes fluidly over the wrist like a second skin. The bezel, finely chiselled with gadroons, nods to Piaget’s rich heritage, reminiscent of the legendary timepieces once collected by the likes of Andy Warhol. And then there is the dial—a masterclass in harmony, where golden hour markers, baton hands, and Roman numerals come together in perfect balance.

At its core, Sixtie embodies the essence of the Piaget woman—independent, daring, and effortlessly elegant. Yves Piaget famously stated, “At Piaget, a timepiece is first and foremost a piece of jewelry.” This sentiment comes to life in Sixtie, which functions as both a watch and an objet d’art. Whether worn alone or stacked with other exquisite pieces, Sixtie commands attention without being ostentatious, exuding an air of confident sophistication. This collection is designed for women who appreciate exclusivity, creativity, and the subtle power of an accessory that tells more than just time—it tells a story. Every curve, every texture, and every glint of gold embodies the spirit of a woman who defines her own legacy.

Piaget has remained at the forefront of horological artistry since its founding in 1874. The Maison’s mastery of ultra-thin movements, beginning in the late 1950s, set new standards in watchmaking. The Sixtie collection continues this tradition of technical ingenuity, with movements that seamlessly integrate precision and beauty. Beyond mechanics, Piaget’s dedication to craftsmanship extends to its Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire, where artisans transform precious metals and gemstones into wearable art. This level of savoir-faire is what distinguishes Piaget from its peers and cements its status as a Maison of extraordinary elegance.

As Watches and Wonders 2025 sets the stage for the future of haute horlogerie, Piaget’s Sixtie collection emerges as a defining statement—an audacious fusion of heritage and innovation. By breathing new life into an archival design.