21 Piaget An absolutely stunning, rare and exceptional, manual pocket watch in yellow gold, with hand hammered finish case and green jade dial.
Estimate: € 5.000 – 10.000
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- Model Pocket Watch
- Year Circa 1980s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Movement Manual, cal. 9P, 18 jewels
- Movement Number 730'391
- Dimension 42mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Few manufactures mastered the union of haute joaillerie and horology with the same effortless sophistication as Piaget during the 1960s and 1970s. While others pursued technical complexity, Piaget elevated ornamental stone, precious metals and daring design into an entirely new artistic language, transforming the humble watch into wearable sculpture. Their creations from this golden era remain among the most expressive objects ever conceived by a Swiss manufacture, where craftsmanship and aesthetics exist in perfect equilibrium. The present pendant watch is a breathtaking illustration of that philosophy. Fashioned in richly hammered yellow gold, its generously proportioned circular case captures and diffuses light with remarkable vitality, while the integrated sculptural bail transforms the piece into an elegant jewel. At its centre lies a mesmerising green jade hardstone dial, each natural inclusion rendering it entirely unique. Devoid of indexes and interrupted only by Piaget's discreet signature and an elegant pair of elongated gold hands, the composition achieves an extraordinary purity. Monumental yet refined, exuberant yet restrained, this remarkable Piaget perfectly encapsulates an era when the maison redefined luxury through artistry, proving that the simplest indication of time can become an unforgettable work of design.
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GENEVA
Eternity Gallery Geneva, 19 Place de Longemalle
HONG KONG
Opera Gallery Hong Kong, 1 Duddell Street, Unit 01, 11/F, Central
MILANO
Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia, 11
BOLOGNA
Time on Show Bologna, Viale della Fiera, 20