Piaget - Geneva Watch Auction: TWO Geneva Saturday, November 7, 2015 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Piaget
    Year: 1970
    Reference No: 9850 D79
    Movement No: 700'920
    Case No: 184'444
    Material: 18k yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18k yellow gold heavy oversized cuff bracelet, max. length 175mm.
    Clasp/Buckle: Piaget link clasp
    Dimensions: 44mm. Width
    Signed: Dial, movement and bracelet signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    As far as the world of precious watchmaking is concerned, Piaget was the market leader in the 1960s, integrating creativity and constantly setting new trends.

    The present example is immediately breathtaking, as it incorporates a beautiful lapis blue dial with a chunky oversized yellow gold cuff bracelet. This piece is not just a wristwatch, but also a bold fashion statement. The heavy bracelet is comprised of small textured spheres, adding an interesting design element.

    Preserved in excellent condition, when attending one’s next cocktail event, this piece is sure to demand attention.

  • Artist Biography

    Piaget

    Swiss • 1874

    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.

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Ref. 9850 D79
A very attractive and rare yellow gold bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial, retailed by Jean Ete, Paris

1970
44mm. Width
Dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF25,000 - 35,000 

Sold for CHF45,000

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Geneva Watch Auction: TWO

Geneva Auction 7 & 8 November 2015 6:30pm