Manufacturer: Piaget Year: 1972 Reference No: 9826 D 34 Movement No: 728'808 Case No: 212'979 Material: 18K yellow gold, diamonds and malachite Calibre: Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold, malachite and diamond-set Piaget bracelet, max length 150mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold, malachite and diamond-set Piaget concealed clasp Dimensions: 24mm Width Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Piaget presentation box.
Catalogue Essay
Preserved in positively immaculate condition, this bangle watch displays undulating bark-finished yellow gold scrolls made to emulate the appearance of branches. Malachite cabochons and brilliant diamonds are scattered throughout the bracelet, providing texture, color and flair to this stunning timepiece. Furthermore, the bezel is adorned with diamonds and the malachite dial does not display signs of cracking. Piaget in particular specializes in creating wearable works of art, and this beautiful bangle watch is absolutely no exception, executed with the highest standards of quality.
It is furthermore accompanied by its original Piaget presentation box.
Creativity, 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.