896
Piaget
Ref. 900
A fine and unusual yellow gold twenty-dollar coin watch with ten-dollar coin pendant
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 160,000€8,800 - 17,700$10,300 - 20,500
HK$114,300
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Piaget
- Year
- Circa 1980s
- Reference No
- 900
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
- Dimensions
- 37.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and chain signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The coin watch is crafted by slicing a coin in half, resulting in one half being thinner than the other. In some designs, the thinner portion serves as the dial, while the thicker part houses the watch movement. Alternatively, two coins may be used, with one serving as a container for a smaller watch inside.
The present example from Piaget is a striking representation of a coin watch, preserved in excellent overall condition. A 1894 twenty-dollar gold coin serves as the case for the concealed watch, inside which lies an ultra-thin Piaget movement powered by their renowned caliber 9P.
Notably, this watch comes with an additional gold ten-dollar coin from 1881, which serves as a matching pendant. This piece offers collectors a unique opportunity to own an intriguing timepiece that is sure to spark conversations at social gatherings.
The present example from Piaget is a striking representation of a coin watch, preserved in excellent overall condition. A 1894 twenty-dollar gold coin serves as the case for the concealed watch, inside which lies an ultra-thin Piaget movement powered by their renowned caliber 9P.
Notably, this watch comes with an additional gold ten-dollar coin from 1881, which serves as a matching pendant. This piece offers collectors a unique opportunity to own an intriguing timepiece that is sure to spark conversations at social gatherings.
Piaget
Swiss | 1874Creativity, audacity and know-how are the values that gave Piaget its international reputation and allowed the brand to distinguish itself in the world of fine watchmaking and precision. Founder Georges Edouard Piaget established the company in 1874 and manufactured watch movements. While Piaget is famously recognized today for their elaborate wristwatch and bangle designs, they also mastered the marriage of their high-quality, in-house-produced wristwatches and stunning pieces of jewelry.
Collectors consider the 1970s as Piaget's era of superb creativity and unbounded designs. During this highly creative period, the brand designed an impressive range of cuff and bracelet watches carved in gold and adorned with exotic hard stones. Admired by most as not only jewelry but also true works of art, the firm's hard stone dial watches remain the most iconic, recognizable and desirable among collectors.
Browse MakerCollectors consider the 1970s as Piaget's era of superb creativity and unbounded designs. During this highly creative period, the brand designed an impressive range of cuff and bracelet watches carved in gold and adorned with exotic hard stones. Admired by most as not only jewelry but also true works of art, the firm's hard stone dial watches remain the most iconic, recognizable and desirable among collectors.