The latest iterations are clad in opal, sapphires, and a splash of pop art flair
When Piaget and The Andy Warhol Foundation team up, you know something iconic is on the cards. Enter the latest iteration of the Andy Warhol watch—first launched in 1972 as the 15102 and later renamed the Black Tie in 2014.
Whatever name it’s worn, the watch was beloved by the art world’s favourite cultural provocateur. Warhol had a soft spot for bold design and the finer things, and Piaget delivered in spades. With its sweeping, voluptuous gold gadroons and generously sized 45mm case, this piece was a showstopper and a fixture in Warhol’s own collection.
Fast-forward to 2024, and the watch has been reimagined once again for Watches and Wonders, this time in vibrant new animations—perfect for those who love their horology with a splash of pop art flair.
The standout is a dazzling High Jewellery version with a luminous opal dial alive with blue and green fire. It’s encircled by a triple row of baguette-cut blue sapphires, each one carefully calibrated to echo the brilliance of Warhol’s silkscreens.
Piaget’s love affair with ornamental stones is also in full swing. From opal to tiger’s eye, the new range of dials offers collectors an array of materials and moods. Whether it’s a meteorite face or a silky amber stone, there is a version to match every personality.
The Andy Warhol Watch is a bold fusion of art, colour, and history. Piaget hasn’t simply revived a classic; it has transformed the timepiece into a modern pop icon. And that’s something well worth ticking off your list.
