Piaget Emperador Coussin XL Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater – Introduction
The Piaget Emperador Coussin XL Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater is a record-breaking luxury watch unveiled at SIHH 2025. Combining Piaget’s expertise in ultra-thin movements with the complex minute repeater complication, this timepiece sets new standards for slimness and sound quality, while maintaining aesthetic elegance for collectors and enthusiasts.
Design and Case Construction
The 48mm 18K rose gold case is hollowed to maximize resonance, with four fixed supports connecting it to the movement to optimize gong vibrations. Measuring just 9.4mm thick, this case houses a movement only 4.8mm thick, establishing Piaget’s record for the thinnest automatic minute repeater. The case consists of 69 components and requires 1,400 hours of meticulous craftsmanship to complete.
Movement and Technical Mastery
Powered by the Piaget 1290P caliber, an ultra-thin 4.8mm automatic movement derived from the 1200P, the watch incorporates wheels as thin as 0.12mm and components down to 0.07mm. Both sides of the movement are hand-finished with chamfered edges, sunburst patterns, and circular satin polishing, all visible through the sapphire caseback. The movement ensures precision, reliability, and musical clarity in the minute repeater function.
Minute Repeater Function and Acoustics
Activating the repeater lever at 9 o’clock triggers steel hammers striking an integrated gong, producing chimes at G# for the hours and A# for the quarters. With a striking volume of 64 decibels, the sound rivals normal conversation while maintaining purity and resonance. Exceptional water resistance of 30 meters allows daily wear without compromising the delicate mechanics.
Strap, Wearability, and Price
The watch is fitted with a brown alligator leather strap and 18K rose gold folding clasp, balancing comfort and luxury. At a price of $98,500, the Piaget Emperador Coussin XL Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater represents a pinnacle of haute horlogerie, blending technical innovation, record-setting design, and collectible appeal.
Specifications
18K rose gold case, 48mm diameter, 9.4mm thickness; sapphire crystal front and back; Piaget 1290P caliber, 44 jewels, 21,600 vph, 40-hour power reserve; brown alligator strap with 18K rose gold folding clasp; water-resistant to 30m; price: $98,500.
Why Collectors Choose the Piaget Emperador Coussin XL
This ultra-thin minute repeater combines Piaget’s tradition of slender movements with modern automatic winding and exquisite finishing. Its technical prowess, acoustic excellence, and elegant rose gold design make it highly coveted by collectors seeking a statement complication watch that also functions as a wearable piece of art.
