1979 Piaget Classique Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds 40825 20x25mm
Ref: 40825
Specification
Lugs : 15mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : 18ct Yellow Gold & Diamonds
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and, therefore, comes with no original box or original paperwork. The watch comes fitted on a suitable 15mm leather strap with its original Piaget 18ct gold buckle and the original worn Piaget 15mm strap included. The watch is from Circa. 1979 is in worn/vintage condition, as you would expect for a watch of this age and style. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a beautifully sculpted 1979 Piaget Classique Limelight Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds 40825. The 20mm 18ct Yellow Gold Tank-shaped case sits comfortably on your wrist thanks to a lug-to-lug length of 25mm and a case thickness of just 4.5mm, its ultrathin profile is perfect in form and function. A push/pull crown with a coin edge is on the right side. The attractive bezel contains a carpet of diamonds and holds a chamfered-edges flat sapphire crystal above a stunning Onyx-bordered diamond dial in a paved pattern that reflects the light in a beautiful, mesmerising way. Two elegant dauphine hands sit centrally, creating a superbly balanced, flamboyant timepiece. Piaget motif sits at 12 o’clock. On the reverse, a screwed-down 18ct yellow gold case back, inside a manually wound Piaget Cal. 4P, 19 jewels, beating at 21,600 beats per hour, one of the world's thinnest mechanical movements. The watch comes fitted on a suitable 15mm leather strap with its original Hallmarked Piaget 18ct gold buckle and the original worn Piaget 15mm strap included.
Personal Note
It's not every day you get a beautiful fully diamond Piaget Classique through the door, this reference 40825 features a striking Onyx dial with pave diamonds throughout and an 18ct yellow gold case with beautiful round brilliants on the front. Powered by a manually wound Piaget calibre 4P, it is a work of art and a piece of jewellery for the wrist that just so happens to tell the time. This model at 20mm by 25mm is a bold size and I do feel that rocked with confidence anyone can wear this beautiful watch. Don't hesitate to book an appointment and see it for yourself!
The Brand
Piaget was founded in 1874 in the small Swiss village of La Côte-aux-Fées. Georges-Édouard Piaget had a passion for watches from a young age. He created movements from his workshop. It wasn’t until his son Timothée Piaget took over that the business saw a huge expansion, building a new manufacturing facility. In 1943, Piaget became a registered trademark. Creating ultra-thin watches with their 9P Calibre which was an incredible 2mm thick, a world record that they still hold. Today, Piaget is a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont group. This group includes Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC Schaffhausen, Panerai, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc, Dunhill, and Chloé.