Manufacturer: Piaget Year: Circa 1970s Reference No: 9331 A6 Movement No: 6’893’792 Case No: 172’452 Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Manual, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Piaget Milanese integrated bracelet, max length 160mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Piaget folding clasp Dimensions: 26mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Catalogue Essay
The present lady’s wristwatch reminisces Piaget’s extravagant era of the 1970’s. Featuring a hand engraved bark textured case and bracelet in Milanese style, the wristwatch is further charmed by a green malachite dial that delivers a vibrant overall appearance to the watch. The present example is presented in excellent overall condition with very minimal signs of use and wear.
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.