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Piaget

"Nephrite Dial"

An elegant, attractive, and crisp white gold and diamond-set dress pocket watch with nephrite hardstone dial

Estimate
$3,000 - 5,000•
$10,160
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Piaget
Year
Circa 1970
Movement No
678’847
Case No
995
Model Name
"Nephrite Dial"
Material
18K white gold, diamonds, nephrite hardstone
Calibre
Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
Dimensions
43mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, and movement signed.
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Catalogue Essay

At a mere 5mm thickness, this ultra-thin pocket watch encircled with a halo of round brilliant diamonds would be at home tucked into a tuxedo pocket on a long, delicate white gold chain, whilst the owner discretely checks the time at a gala event. It furthermore houses the reliable, slim, and elegant manually-wound Piaget 9P caliber.

The dial, made of nephrite – more commonly known as jade – is an ornamental stone characterized by its grey and green inclusions. The silver print on the dial perfectly complements the white gold case and diamond-set bezel. Nephrite in watchmaking is most often associated with Cartier clocks, often acting as a decorative base upon which the clock itself is crowned. The present example is beautifully preserved.

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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