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Piaget

Ref. P A6

A very well-preserved and rare yellow gold keyless pocket watch with bark finish and tiger’s eye dial

Estimate
HK$16,000 - 24,000•
€1,800 - 2,700
$2,100 - 3,100
HK$53,340
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Piaget
Year
Circa 1970s
Reference No
P A6
Movement No
704'115
Case No
961
Material
18K yellow gold and tiger's eye
Calibre
Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
Dimensions
42mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
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Catalogue Essay

A secret weapon of Piaget, the ultra-thin calibre 9P enabled an era of some of the most creative and audacious timepieces of the mid-20th century. An explosion of colours, forms and wild use of materials, thanks to the 2mm thin calibre, the manufacture even launched a special program called “Style Selector” where clients were able to personalize timepieces with a selection of stone dials. In the 1970s, icons such as Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor and Salvador Dali whom were members of the “Piaget Society” famously bespoke their timepieces and propelled the brand to new heights.

Beautifully finished in a bark-like pattern, the present 42mm pocket watch is extremely well-preserved. Featuring a flawless tiger’s eye dial with dauphine hands, this is a spectacular opportunity for collectors to pick up a rare find from decades ago.

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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