Piaget - The Geneva Watch Auction: XX Geneva Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Piaget
    Year: 1971
    Reference No: 9850 D72
    Movement No: 711'194
    Case No: 196'140
    Material: 18K yellow gold and malachite
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18k yellow gold Piaget openwork textured bracelet, max length mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Piaget clasp
    Dimensions: 66mm. Width and 180mm. Length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Piaget was a brand of choice for chic and sophisticated jet-setters of the 1970s. A specialist in the manufacture of ultra-thin mechanical movements, Piaget possessed unique skills that allowed them to use precious hard stones throughout their creations, while keeping their timepieces thin and well proportioned. The brand created daring and imaginative timepieces that could be converted into a lapel watch, pedant and bracelet, among other accessories. These were adorned with gemstones and a plethora of hard stones such as lapis lazuli, coral, or malachite, like the present timepiece.

    The present model, the reference 9850 D 72 is instantly recognizable as Elizabeth Taylor had one such timepiece, which was sold at the famous auction - The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels.

    The bracelet design itself is incredibly elaborate, made of a wide band of overlapping gold textured circles. The dial is of green hard stone malachite with gold quarter hour markers and gold hands.

    It is an eye-catching statement piece that, even after 40 years, will still impress the most sophisticated collectors not only with its over-the-top aesthetics, but also with its absolutely impressive condition.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 9850 D72
A highly unusual and very attractive yellow gold openwork textured bangle watch with malachite dial

1971
66mm. Width and 180mm. Length
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF18,000 - 36,000 
€19,200-38,300
$20,900-41,900

Sold for CHF44,450

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XX

Geneva Auction 9 - 10 November 2024