In the beginning of the 1970s, the watchmaking industry was shivering as the Quartz crisis was becoming a reality they had to face. Already internationally renowned for its ultra-thin movement and extravagant designs, Piaget was ready for a new challenge. As a key member of the CEH (Centre Electronique Horloger), which was in charge of the research that would lead to the creation of the first commercial quartz caliber made in Switzerland, the brand presented its first watch using a Beta 21 movement in 1970.

For once, the brand had to design a large watch in order to accommodate the oversized quartz caliber. The result is this superb white gold diamond set three-stepped case. The dial is also set with diamonds using a method called snow setting in which diamonds are set side by side, playing on variations in diameter, making each piece different, and therefore unique.

This model was available in two versions, one with a leather strap and the other with a gold and diamond bracelet. The original owner of this piece, from the first version, had it fitted with a white gold and diamonds bracelet by Corum, later in its life in order to enhance its “Great Gatsby’s style”.