1980s Piaget 18ct White Bark Case Lapis & Diamond Dial
Ref: 9254
Specification
Lugs : 16mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : 18ct White Gold
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 16mm leather strap with its original Piaget 18ct White gold buckle. The watch is from Circa. 1980s is in worn/vintage condition, as you would expect for a watch of this age and style; its incredible original Lapis and Diamond dial is untouched and not cracked. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 1980s Piaget 18ct White Bark Case Lapis & Diamond Dial with a 23.5mm square 18ct White Gold case. Elegant chamfered lines lead to straight drilled lugs with a lug-to-lug length of 32.5mm and a case thickness of just 4.5mm, ensuring a comfortable cushion fit on your wrist. On the right side is a coin-edge crown. A perfectly executed bark-textured bezel holds a flat crystal above an unusual and beautiful Lapis dial; four diamonds at the cardinal points mark the hours; they shimmer magically in the light as you rotate your wrist; elegant Dauphine Hands sit majestically in the centre of this jewel-like sterile dial. On the reverse, a screwed-down case back, inside a manually wound Piaget Cal. 9P2, 18 jewels, 19,800 beats per hour. This incredibly thin movement at 2.15mm is still one of the world's thinnest mechanical movements. The watch comes paired with a 16mm leather strap secured by its original Piaget 18ct white gold pin buckle.
Personal Note
When it comes to stone dials there are few brands that can truly rival Piaget with their innovation and incredible designs whilst incorporating stone, just like this 1980s 18ct white gold Lapis & Diamond dial example. It will come as no surprise that this gem has sold and found its way to its new owner before even making it to the website!
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. They created ultra-thin watches with their 9P Calibre, which was an incredible 2mm thick, and they still hold a world record. 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.