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Introducing Pequignet Unveils the Royale Paris 36 mm Sertie

The French Maison Debuts Its First Diamond-Set Watch in the Iconic Collection

ByWaqt

18.02.2026

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French luxury watch brand Pequignet expands its emblematic Royale Paris collection with the introduction of the Royale Paris 36 mm Sertie, a gem-set steel version. For the first time in a gem-set iteration, this exquisite interpretation of the Royale Paris is available exclusively with a burgundy dial and adorned with 78 diamonds totaling 0.312 carats.

The 36 mm stainless steel case features a bezel set with these 78 diamonds, giving the Royale Paris a fresh, luminous appearance. With a slender thickness of 8.95 mm, the Royale Paris 36 mm is the thinnest model in the collection. Its attached lugs—a signature design element of the collection, have been refined, with a brushed finish on the top and polished sides. The sculpted case profile is defined by a concave "gouge" shape that runs along the dial’s perimeter. The thinner bezel, offering a wide opening, enhances the dial’s visual presence, while the slightly domed sapphire "glass box," treated with anti-reflective coating, contributes to the watch’s overall elegance.

The Royale Paris 36 mm three-hands version presents a sunray dial with a sanded "gouge," creating a delicate, sophisticated harmony. Beveled, satin-finished, and polished baton indexes reflect the brand’s meticulous attention to detail.

Powering the new Royale Paris 36 mm Diamond-set watch is PEQUIGNET’s in-house Initial Caliber. This movement features a large central seconds hand, a 65-hour power reserve, and is entirely designed, developed, and hand-assembled at the Manufacture’s workshops in Morteau, France. Regulated in six positions with a tolerance of -4 to +6 seconds per day, it guarantees exceptional accuracy.

Measuring 28.2 mm in diameter and 4.2 mm in total thickness, the Calibre Initial® is distinguished by its central seconds hand and uniquely shaped winding gear teeth, which improve efficiency and reduce component wear.

The Royale Paris 36 mm comes with a black velour rubber leather interchangeable strap, secured by a one-link stainless steel folding buckle engraved with the “fleur-de-lys” logo. It is priced at EUR 4,900, equivalent to 21,300 AED.

For more information visit Pequigne official website.

Technical specifications: Pequignet Royale Paris Sertie 36 mm

Reference: 9106369/1
Case: Polished and satin finish stainless steel, Bezel set with 78 genuine diamonds (0.312 carat), Domed glass box anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Crown with embossed "fleur de lys" logo, caseback secured 6 with screws
Diameter: 36 mm
Height: 8.95 mm
Water resistance: 50 m
Dial: Burgundy, Sunray finish, grooved around the perimeter, Polished steel hour and minute hands, Super-LumiNova TC1 (blue) seconds hand
Movement: Automatic, calibre Initial, in-house, 21 jewels, Open-worked oscillating weight with snailed decoration and embossed fleur-de-lis
Power reserve: 65 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
Bracelet / Strap: black rubber strap, steel folding buckle
Availability: Permanent edition
Price: EUR 4.900 which is equivalent to 21,300 AED