53 Piaget A stunning and celebratory, triangular-shape skeleton rock-crystal manual pocket watch, in yellow gold, ornated by 282 diamonds, made for the Princess Grace Foundation, Inaugural Gala 18th February 1984.
Estimate: Fr. 15'000 – 30'000
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- Model Pocket Watch
- Year Circa 1980s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold, rock-crystal and diamonds
- Movement Manual, cal. 17P, 17 jewels
- Movement Number 800'024
- Dimension 50mm width x 50mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Piaget fitted presentation box signed: "Princess Grace Foundation Inaugural Gala February 18th 1984".
There are objects created to measure time, and then there are those conceived to celebrate it. This remarkable creation belongs unequivocally to the latter. At first glance, one is drawn into a world of light and transparency, where the boundaries between mechanics and artistry dissolve. Suspended within its sculptural, diamond-set gold frame, the movement is not merely revealed, it is elevated, transformed into a living composition of rhythm and brilliance. Every bridge, every wheel, every finely finished surface contributes to an impression that is as emotional as it is technical. What sets this piece apart is not only its singular triangular aesthetic, but also the context of its creation. Conceived for the inaugural gala of the Princess Grace Foundation in 1984, it embodies a moment of refinement, generosity, and celebration. Its very existence is tied to an event of significance, lending it a narrative dimension that few watches can claim. Belonging to the celebrated Piaget Ermitage collection, this creation reflects the maison’s pursuit of artistic freedom and unconventional forms, where jewellery and horology merge seamlessly into one expression. The case itself, fluid and organic in form, is lavishly set with diamonds that catch the light with a soft, almost theatrical presence, framing the openworked movement like a stage. The result is an object that transcends traditional watchmaking, standing instead at the intersection of high jewellery and horology. Exceptional in execution and deeply evocative in spirit, this Piaget creation is far more than a timepiece: it is a tribute to creativity, elegance, and the poetic vision that defines the Piaget Ermitage collection.
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