SIGNED PIAGET, REF. 9431 B72, CASE NO. 203'107, MANUFACTURED IN 1971

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Piaget. A highly unusual and rare 18K gold bracelet watch with malachite dial
Signed Piaget, ref. 9431 B72, case no. 203'107, manufactured in 1971
Cal. 9P mechanical movement, 18 jewels, malachite dial, gold dauphine hands, rectangular case with back secured by four screws, decorated bezel, textured Piaget bracelet with Inca symbols, case, dial and movement signed
23 mm. width; overall length of bracelet approx. 175 mm.

Special Notice

Items which contain rubies or jadeite originating in Burma (Myanmar) may not be imported into the U.S. Please be advised that a purchasers inability to import any such item into the U.S. or any other country shall not constitute grounds for non-payment or cancellation of the sale. With respect to items that contain any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g., sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S., provided that the gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into jewellery outside of Burma and provided that the setting is not of a temporary nature (e.g., a string). On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Sale Room Notice

The dial of this piece is malachite and not jade as written in the catalogue. Le cadran de cette pièce est malachite et pas jade comme écrit dans le catalogue.

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Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Piaget, the present watch was manufactured in 1971.

Several other pieces of Incan inspiration have been manufactured by Piaget at this time, in particular necklace watches and bangle wristwatches. Extremely sophisticated, these pieces are real works of art that highlight Piaget's exceptional know how in the work of gold and hard-stones.

Propelled by the incredible creative momentum of the 1960s, Piaget raised hard stones to the rank of precious stones. The brand soon grasped the value of using these materials and immediately mastered the requisite production skills. Colour became the hallmark of the brand: jade, coral, lapis lazuli, tiger's eye, turquoise. Over 30 different stones were to adorn a stunning array of exceptional models, their interaction with light, inclusions and subtle nuances giving a unique character to each creation. Piaget created astonishing graphic effects by combining various hard stones.

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