1970s Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Sapphire Bracelet Watch

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1970s Piaget 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Sapphire Bracelet Watch

About the Item

A Rare 1970s Piaget Limited production 18kt Yellow Gold Lapis Diamond Set & Sapphire Set Textured Bracelet Wristwatch Basic Specifications & Case Dimensions: -27 mm x 27mm Diameter Case Dimension -170 mm fits up to wrist size *can be resized shortened or extended as a complimentary service with purchase -Fully Signed & Serial Numbered Case,Dial,Movement & Clasp -Recently Serviced & in perfect working condition with no damage to lapis hard stone dial or missing stones Special features -Lapis Hardstone Dial - Sapphire Set hour markers design concept on the diamond set bezel Catalog Note The present Piaget timepiece is one of the firms most sought after and iconic designs of a Rare 1970s Piaget Limited edition 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Set Lapis hard stone dial textured gold Bracelet watch. During this timeframe in the early 1970s and late 1960s commercial air travel was first introduced and made publiclyy accessible to society. For the first time society could now travel from Hong Kong to Dubai and from London to New York with great ease and as a result a new found sense of fashion emerged, to fit the needs of the “Jetsetter”. As a result, Piaget recognized this shift in society and introduced a never before see new design concept for the conventional wristwatch where timepieces were conceptualized more so as an accessory with a high fashion luxury bracelet watch look that differed from the traditional concept of the wristwatch which previously was purely focused on the functional elements of timekeeping. With unique timepieces such as the present example, Piaget set a new standard for luxury timepiece designs by placing more emphasis on timepieces as a piece of jewelry first and timepiece second. With this new infusion of style, Piaget pulled from the inspiration of far away lands and through the use of their ability to create the worlds thinnest movements piagwt was able to innovate design concepts which otherwise could not be produced such as timepieces as their hardstone lapis dial bracelet watches as this example demonstrates because as the dials were made from these unique materials a thinner movement was required that allowed enough space to design a lapis dial since they needed to be thicker than the regular dials so they could be durable enough to not crack When incorporated. In doing so, Piaget is known for the first time some of the most iconic bracelet watches of all time which incorporated the use of rare and exotic materials, that typically one would only imagine being designed on a jewelry bracelet. As a result the present example offered here today was commissioned in this backdrop and represents one of the most striking colorful combinations Piaget is known for producing with their signature textured yellow gold bracelet design and sapphire diamond and lapis combination being one of the firms most elite and easily recognizable concepts. The present example stands out specifically from other examples as well as this design series typically only had a full diamond bezels only and moreover were typically mass produced with a basic metallic textured yellow gold dial that is far different and less extravagant than The very unique lapis hard stone dial the present example exhibits. Additionally, interesting to note the present example which is designed with 32 brilliant round matched diamonds, and 4 sapphire set hour markers set at the 12,6,3, & 9 positions on the bezel, the present example is also one of the firms first original example of this iconic design series which is timelessly celebrated still today with 2nd series and 3rd series generations being sold ever since that have little to no changes in the concept and are known to sell brand new for prices nearing $60-80,000 when purchased brand direct from Piaget- only acting as a further testament to how sought after these original rare examples are by collectors today. Additionally, the present design was also made famous by its commission of Piagets most famous celebrities such as Jackie Kennedy who wore an example like this in jade with gemset hour markers such as this example and Elizabeth Taylor whom were known to be Piagets best clients during this timeframe and were famously known for being seen regularly in their specially ordered gemset hour marker and hard stone bracelet watches that were identical to this present examples concept. Condition The present condition is excellent and has been recently serviced and is in perfect working condition. The bracelet is firm with no sign of tears or discolorations. The case is also in excellent shape indicated by its sharp hallmarks to the case back and sharp serial numbers supporting that it was rarely used and excellently perserved overtime by its original owner. In addition the signature has a bold signature on the pristine condition lapis dial further making the this piece a true trophy to collect and enjoy as so few were known to be produced and even less to survive as hardstone dials in general are more susceptible to damage over time. For additional questions or video please do not hesitate to ask

Creator:
Piaget
Case Material:
18k Gold,Yellow Gold
Stone:
Diamond,Lapis Lazuli,Sapphire
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Case Shape:
Round
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1212310746702

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In 1874, at age 19, Georges-Édouard Piaget (1855–1931) began manufacturing handmade timepiece components and movements in a workshop on his family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company expanded into luxury wristwatches and pocket watches under the direction of Georges-Édouard’s son, Timothée Piaget. Later, Timothée’s sons, Gérald and Valentin Piaget, would lead a team of talented craftspeople into a new era of innovation for the brand in both watches and luxury jewelry.

The Piaget family name was trademarked in 1943 and a large manufacturing facility was established in La Côte-aux-Fées. There they would perfect one of their signatures: ultra-thin movements. Valentin urged his design team to “do what has never been done before.” In 1959, the Salon Piaget was opened in Geneva, where Piaget also set up workshops for goldsmithing and gem setting, introducing the company’s inaugural jewelry creations and establishing a creative hub where artisans were encouraged to push the boundaries of their designs. In 1963, Piaget released its first collection of watches with ornamental stones set into their dials (the brand's stone-dial watches are undeniable classics of watchmaking).

These artful creations caught the eye of such storied tastemakers as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol and Sophia Loren. In 1967, Yves Piaget collaborated with Salvador Dalí on a collection with pieces featuring the Dalí d’Or gold medals of the artist and his wife, Gala. Gala would also inspire the 1973 Limelight Gala timepiece and the subsequent collection. Luxury jewelry designed by the company’s artisans have often cleverly reflected Piaget’s watchmaking origins, like the Possession collection, whose swinging pendants and turning rings nod to the movement of its watches. The Rose and Sunlight collections of bracelets, earrings and necklaces, meanwhile, reflect natural themes with a bit of Art Deco style. Piaget’s watches, likewise, have embodied an inventive approach to design, such as the Piaget Polo watch, which was introduced in 1979, popular for its luxurious refinement and widely imitated in the 1980s.

In 2001, the Piaget Haute Horlogerie was opened outside of Geneva, a facility that advanced its work in watchmaking and jewelry. The Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler now operates as part of the Richemont Group.

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