Manufacturer: Piaget Year: 1978 Reference No: 9706 A6 Movement No: 7'797'959 Case No: 299'931 Material: 18k white gold, diamonds and sapphires Calibre: Mechanical, 9P2, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18k white gold Piaget bracelet, 150 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Piaget folding clasp Dimensions: 24 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
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The present petite lady's bracelet watch features a lapis lazuli hardstone dial, giving an effect of extreme delicacy. The integral white gold bracelet is delicately-crafted and the bezel is adorned with 32 diamonds weighing 0.62 carats and 4 sapphires weighing 0.08 carats. The watch is preserved in excellent overall condition, further enhances its rarity.
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.