Piaget Unveils Emerald-Set Tourbillon Watch: A Masterpiece of Horological and Jewelry Artistry

The Piaget Polo Emperador Skeleton High Jewellery 49mm, a masterpiece of jewelry timepieces, continues to make a striking impression in 2024 with its new edition featuring emeralds and a green strap. Following the success of previous models adorned with full diamonds and blue sapphires, Piaget has once again redefined luxury with an exquisite combination of emeralds and diamonds, enveloping the entire watch from the case, and the skeletonized movement, to the bezel and lugs.

Exquisite Tourbillon Craftsmanship: The 1270D Skeleton Movement

The highlight of this edition lies in the fully diamond-set 1270D skeleton movement, which integrates an incredibly thin tourbillon mechanism, measuring just 6mm in thickness. This is one of the slimmest and most intricate automatic tourbillon movements, following the success of the 1270P and 1270S movements in the Polo Emperador line. Comprising 214 components, 35 jewels, and 561 diamonds, this movement not only reaches the pinnacle of mechanical engineering but also retains its aesthetic appeal, a goal Piaget consistently pursues.

To complete this movement, artisans dedicate hundreds of hours to assembly, along with 40 hours of manually setting each diamond on the edges of the tourbillon, ensuring high precision without distorting the precious materials. The Flying Tourbillon cage, featuring Piaget’s signature “P” in place of the seconds hand, is another subtle detail that exemplifies the flawless design.

Emeralds: The Luxurious Highlight

One of the most distinctive features of this watch is the inclusion of emeralds—rare and precious gemstones. At Piaget’s high jewelry workshop, master jewelers spend eight months meticulously selecting emeralds that meet their exacting standards, in addition to the time spent cutting, polishing, and cleaning them. The Polo Emperador Skeleton High Jewellery is adorned with 44 baguette-cut emeralds on the bezel, and 9 trapezoid-cut emeralds on the oscillating weight, creating a dazzling, harmonious, and captivating aesthetic.

The Perfect Blend of Horology and Jewelry

The Piaget Polo Emperador Skeleton High Jewellery is not just a watch but a work of art, perfectly blending the expertise of watchmaking and jewelry craftsmanship. The cushion-shaped case and softly contoured lugs maintain the signature look of the Polo Emperador line, while Piaget’s high jewelry and watchmaking skills are evident in every detail.

Bold and Masculine Design

Despite its “slender” heart, the Piaget Polo Emperador exudes a bold, masculine, and technically sophisticated appearance. It’s no surprise that many international stars choose this watch to shine on the red carpet. At the 75th Cannes Film Festival, actor Forest Whitaker drew much attention by wearing the rose gold Polo Emperador Tourbillon, a testament to the perfect blend of style and craftsmanship.

The Piaget Polo Emperador Skeleton High Jewellery with emeralds is not only a symbol of opulence but also a testament to Piaget’s relentless creativity and superior craftsmanship in the world of high-end watches and jewelry.