Of the new Piaget Andy Warhol references unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, it is the Lapis Lazuli ref. G0A51244 that will likely hold the longest in memory. It is not the most extravagant in the lineup, as that territory belongs to the diamond-set Bronzite Andy Warhol piece—but it is the one that most successfully balances the collection's inherent drama with a sense of collector-appropriate restraint.
Things to Know About the Watch
The 45 x 43 mm cushion case is made of 18K rose gold and measures only 8.08 mm thick. What distinguishes this reference from its stablemates is the combination of a natural lapis lazuli dial—deep Afghani blue, shot through with the gold pyrite inclusions that make every example singular—and a bezel finished in Clous de Paris hobnail guilloché for the very first time.
Clous de Paris, literally "nails of Paris," is one of the oldest and most demanding decorative engraving techniques in fine watchmaking and goldsmithing, tracing its origins to 18th-century France, where the pattern, a tightly repeated field of raised pyramidal points, each square-based and precisely angled, was applied to snuff boxes, étuis, and pocket watch cases by Parisian artisans.
The name derives from the resemblance of each individual point to the head of a cut nail. At its finest, the technique requires the engraver to maintain absolute regularity of spacing and depth across a curved surface; the slightest inconsistency collapses the optical effect, since the pattern's appeal depends entirely on the uniformity of the light it catches and scatters. On a bezel, where the surface curves in multiple directions and engraving must terminate cleanly at both edges, the challenge is considerably greater. The result, when executed well, is a surface that appears almost textile-like—alive with reflected light in a way that a polished or brushed finish cannot achieve.
That bezel detail elevates this reference: the precise geometry of the pyramidal squares of the Clous de Paris pattern against the raw, geological character of the lapis creates a dialogue between craft and material that is genuinely compelling rather than merely decorative. Lapis lazuli is a unique geological event in every example; Clous de Paris is entirely about controlled regularity and the mastery of the hand that produces it. Placing the two in direct adjacency makes both more interesting. The watch is completed with a brown alligator strap and a pin gold buckle.
The Movement
The new Piaget Andy Warhol watch with lapis lazuli dial ref. G0A51244 is powered by the automatic Manufacture calibre 501P1. This automatic movement with 23 jewels beats at a frequency of 28,800 vph and provides a power reserve of 40 hours when fully wound. The movement features circular Côtes de Genève, a circular-grained plate, beveled bridges, blued screws, and a slate-grey oscillating weight in Tungsten. The movement is protected by a solid case back.
On the Wrist & Price
The Lapis Lazuli reads warmer on the wrist than its stone alone might suggest—rose gold has a moderating effect on the blue, and the brown strap reinforces the earthy quality of the dial material. At its price point, it is not a casual acquisition, but for collectors drawn to serious ornamental stone dials housed in a historically significant case shape, the argument is well made.
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