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Piaget
Ref. 612406
A rare and attractive yellow gold dual time cushion-shaped wristwatch with two crowns, retailed by Cartier
Full-Cataloguing
- Dual time with two separate movements
- Retailed by Cartier and featuring hand stamped numbers
Piaget was the leader in the 1960s and 1970s for combining avant-garde design and craftsmanship into their timepieces. Their designs perfectly fit the phrase “form follows function”—the 19th- and 20th-century architectural and industrial design concept whereby the shape of a building or object should relate to its intended function or purpose.
The present dual-time bracelet watch is a wonderful representation of this audacious era. The yellow gold cushion-shaped case houses two individual Piaget caliber 6P1 movements, with the dual time zones featuring gilt and black subsidiary dials, respectively. Adding to the rarity is the Cartier signature on the dial, instantly elevating the wristwatch due to its “double-signed” nature. Cartier hand-stamped numbers can furthermore be found on the case of the timepiece.
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.