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Brand :
Piaget
Collection :
Altiplano
Model :
Altiplano
Reference :
Piaget - 9200
Category :
Wrist Watch
Period :
1970's
Watch ID :
258215 MANUFACTURED 1975
Caliber :
9P
Case material :
Yellow Gold
Case form :
Square
With diamonds :
Yes :
Reference Detail :
9200 A6
Clasp type :
Folding clasp
Description :
Lot Description.Piaget. An 18K gold square wristwatch with tiger's eye dial and bezel.Signed Piaget, ref. 9200 A6, case no. 258'215, manufactured in 1975.Cal. 9P circular nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, tiger's eye dial, square case, textured gold and tiger's eye bezel, cabochon sapphire-set crown, back secured by four screws, integral 18K gold Piaget textured bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed.25 mm. wide.Pre-Lot Text.The following 7 lots, 268 -271 and 273-275, are impressive examples of Piaget's exceptional 1970s watch designs. These watches were intended for a young and avant-garde clientele and were characterized by their asymmetrical shapes, large bracelets and the use of precious stones. The models confirm Piaget's creativity and original and earning it the coveted title of the jeweller of watch making..Piaget.Founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland, the firm opened its first showroom at 40, rue du Rhône, Geneva, in 1959. Piaget rapidly became the specialist for the world's thinnest watches and the unique style of cases and bracelets in 18K gold or platinum, the only case materials the manufacturer allows to enter its workshops. Piaget is a pioneer in the realm of watches embellished with gemstones, using lapis lazuli, coral, mother-of-pearl, tiger's eye and onyx in an amazing symphony of dials which appeal to customers increasingly eager for colour and variety..View Lot Notes ›
