Manufacturer: Piaget Year: 1970 Reference No: 9850 D79 Movement No: 700'920 Case No: 184'444 Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18k yellow gold heavy oversized cuff bracelet, max. length 175mm. Clasp/Buckle: Piaget link clasp Dimensions: 44mm. Width Signed: Dial, movement and bracelet signed
Catalogue Essay
As far as the world of precious watchmaking is concerned, Piaget was the market leader in the 1960s, integrating creativity and constantly setting new trends.
The present example is immediately breathtaking, as it incorporates a beautiful lapis blue dial with a chunky oversized yellow gold cuff bracelet. This piece is not just a wristwatch, but also a bold fashion statement. The heavy bracelet is comprised of small textured spheres, adding an interesting design element.
Preserved in excellent condition, when attending one’s next cocktail event, this piece is sure to demand attention.
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.