Piaget - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Piaget
    Year: Circa 1980s
    Reference No: 900
    Case No: 35
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
    Dimensions: 37.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and chain signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Piaget fitted presentation case.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The coin watch is made by slicing a coin in half, with one half thinner than the other. In some designs, the thinner portion serves as the dial, while the thicker part houses the watch movement. Alternatively, two coins may be used to create the watch, serving merely as a container for a smaller watch inside.

    The present example from Piaget is an attractive illustration of a coin watch and is preserved in good overall condition. Inside the case lies an ultra-thin Piaget movement, powered by their renowned caliber 9P. The hallmarks on the caseback indicate that the case was exported from France and imported to Switzerland for movement assembly, which is reflected in the “Swiss” designation on the dial.

    Notably, this watch is accompanied by an additional gold ten-dollar coin, serving as a matching pendant. This piece represents a unique opportunity for a collector to own an intriguing timepiece that is sure to be a conversation starter at social gatherings.

  • 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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Property of the Original Owner

989

Ref. 900
A fine and unusual yellow gold twenty-dollar coin watch with ten-dollar coin pendant and presentation case

Circa 1980s
37.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and chain signed

Estimate
HK$32,000 - 62,000 
€3,700-7,300
$4,100-7,900

Sold for HK$101,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024