Audemars Piguet, long celebrated for its exceptional movements, proves once again that mechanical mastery and high jewelry craftsmanship can coexist beautifully. The Haute Joaillerie Piece is one of the rare women’s high jewelry watches of the year to feature a hand-wound mechanical movement, the in-house Calibre 3091, demonstrating that the brand never compromises horological integrity for aesthetics.
Inspired by the Vallée de Joux, the birthplace of Audemars Piguet, the design merges Art Deco’s geometric elegance with Art Nouveau’s organic motifs. The white gold dial, intricately decorated with diamond pavé and gold engraving, evokes a glittering mountain valley. The sculpted case sides and the gem-set bracelet flow naturally along the wrist, alternating between polished surfaces and diamond-set sections. The crown positioned at 2 o’clock blends seamlessly into the artistic landscape, enhancing the sculptural harmony of the piece.
The bracelet’s construction is an artwork in itself — crafted from delicate gold foils, each link is assembled by hand using traditional Parisian chain-linking techniques to create an elegant S-shaped curvature. For aesthetic purity, the watch features a hidden clasp, subtly integrated beneath the 6 o’clock mid-case section, and the entire bracelet can be detached and resized for a perfect fit.
Set with 444 diamonds, including 16 exquisite marquise-cut stones totaling 11.17 carats, and accented by 11 blue sapphires weighing 0.21 carats, this creation stands as a dazzling tribute to both haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie.
Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Piece
18K white gold diamond-set case, 28.5mm diameter, snow-set white gold dial, Calibre 3091 hand-wound movement, 21 jewels, 21,600 vph, 48-hour power reserve, 18K white gold bracelet set with brilliant-, marquise-, and baguette-cut diamonds and blue sapphires, water-resistant to 20m.
Gem setting: 444 IF-clarity diamonds (≈11.17 ct) & 11 blue sapphires (≈0.21 ct).
