78 Piaget Elegant and Attractive Beta21 Rectangular Shaped Wristwatch in White Gold, Reference 14 101, With Onyx Dial

Estimate: € 5,000 –⁠ 10,000

Sold € 7,020

Model: Beta21
Reference: 14 101
Case Material: White gold
Bracelet Material: Leather strap
Year: 1970s
Movement: Quartz
Caliber: XP4
Case N°: 203916
Movement N°: 700202
Dimensions: 41 mm x 33.5 mm
Signed: Case, dial, movement

The Beta-21 caliber was developed by a consortium of watch companies at the Swiss Electronic Research Center or CEH (Centre Électronique Horloger) in Neuchâtel and was the first quartz movement for wristwatches with analog display. As a key member of the CEH, Piaget presented its first watch using a Beta 21 movement in 1970. The present lot is one of these specimens fully made in 18k white gold: its size is big in order to contain the huge movement and its 3 stepped edges are extremely well preserved despite the almost 50 years of age. The dial is special as well since have been used the onyx stone, whose black color creates a perfect marriage with the white of the case.