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Piaget
Piaget
Swiss luxury watch and jewellery brand
Chairman / President
Philippe Léopold-Metzger
CEO / Managing Director
Philippe Léopold-Metzger
CFO / Finance Director
Giorgio Ferrazzi
Industry
Luxury Goods, Watchmaking, Jewelry
Website
piaget.com
Headquarters address
12, Rue du Rhône, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Year founded
1874
Piaget has achieved cult status in the world of haute horology, and last year relaunched several iconic timepieces including the Black Tie, now renamed the Andy Warhol. Photo: Handout
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