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

Estimate: € 5.000 –⁠ 10.000

Sold (Premium) € 7.020

  • Model Beta21
  • Year 1970s
  • Reference 14 101
  • Case Material White gold
  • Case Number 203916
  • Bracelet Material Leather strap
  • Movement Quartz, cal. XP4
  • Movement Number 700202
  • Dimension 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.