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Piaget

Ref. G0A39151

Altiplano Scrimshaw

A rare and attractive limited edition pink gold wristwatch with fossilized mammoth ivory dial, warranty and presentation box, numbered 21 of a limited edition of 88 pieces

Estimate
HK$150,000–300,000
€16,300–32,700
$19,200–38,500
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Manufacturer
Piaget
Year
Circa 2016
Reference No
G0A39151
Case No
21/88, P111120, 1’147’943
Model Name
Altiplano Scrimshaw
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 430P, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Piaget pin buckle
Dimensions
38mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Piaget warranty stamped Prince Jewellery and Watch Company Limited dated 13th February 2016, instruction manual, product literature, additional Piaget crocodile strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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GOOD TO KNOW

- Only example known, 2nd time to appear publicly
- Numbered 21 of a limited edition of 88 pieces
- Scrimshaw engraving technique
- Complete full set

In 2014, Piaget introduced the Altiplano Scrimshaw, featuring a dial made from fossilized mammoth ivory, and decorated with hand-engraved map of the eastern hemisphere.

Scrimshaw is a fine engraving technique, thus, the engraved material must be dense and smooth enough to be able to trace the lines. The Altiplano Scrimshaw uses fossilized mammoth ivory that is more than 40,000 years old as the base, instead of endangered whale body parts, giving a lovely base colour for the world map.

Piaget commissioned Richard Maier, who is one of the best artisans that master the art. Maier referenced from ancient maps and drew inspiration from them, drawing and engraving the eastern hemisphere on the watch dial. A single dial requires at least 65 hours to finish, and the slightest mistake would deem the dial useless.

This present watch, preserved in excellent condition, is numbered 21 of a limited edition of 88 pieces. It is the only one that has been auctioned since its first appearance in the auction.

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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