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43 . Piaget
A lady ’ s fine and rare white gold , diamond and emerald-set bracelet watch
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Manufacturer Piaget Year Circa 1970
Reference No . 9172 A 6 Movement No . 788 ’ 349 Case No . 182 ’ 668 Material 18k white gold , diamonds and emeralds Calibre Mechanical , 9P , 18 jewels Bracelet / Strap 18k white gold , diamond and emerald-set Piaget bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle 18k white gold Piaget folding clasp stamped P Dimensions 27 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 48,000-64,000 USD 6,000-8,000
Accessories With Piaget fitted presentation box .
Literature For a similar example however fitted with a ruby and diamond-set bezel , please see Piaget by Cologni , Negretti and Nencini , page 93 .
In the 1960s and 1970s , Yves G . Piaget personally visited the Middle East and Asia to receive commissions from the firm ’ s most esteemed clients . A large number of these collectors were women . Piaget specially created many unique lady ’ s pieces , the dials ranging from malachite to rubellite , the bezel adorned with diamonds , rubies , emeralds and sapphires . The present watch is such an example . The beautiful textured white gold wristwatch is complemented by the diamond and emerald-set bezel , a similar example of which is proudly displayed in Piaget , by Cologni , Negretti and Nencini . The watch is furthermore in unused condition .