1970s Piaget 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Set Square Bracelet Wristwatch

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1970s Piaget 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Set Square Bracelet Wristwatch

About the Item

An Elegant & Sleek 1970s Limited Production Piaget 18tk White Gold & Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Set Textured Bracelet Watch Basic Specifications & Case Dimensions - Fits up to a 185 mm Wrist Size *Can be resized shorter or extended as a complimentary service if needed - Case Dimensions: 14mm wide x 11 mm height x 6mm Thickness - Recently Serviced & Perfect Working Condition Catalog Note The present timepiece is a limited production 1970s 18kt White Gold Piaget Brilliant Round Cut Diamond Bracelet Watch designed as one of the firms most iconic styles of the period which focused on timepieces designed as bracelets moreso then in the fashion of a standard timepiece. During this timeframe, Piaget was at the height of its brand during the 1970s, and was emerging as one of the most in style and fashion forward design firms due to their use of the highest quality of diamonds over other competing firms and engineering capability of being able to produce the ultra-thin smaller movements which were essential in order to produce a bracelet styled timepiece. As a result, Piaget was able to design timepieces that could be high fashion and ultra-sleek and stylish as a piece of jewelry would be such as the present example, but also function as a watch where other timepiece firms could not. In addition, as a result of the newly invented commercial air travel, the concept of the “jetsetter” was born and high fashion from Paris’s haute couture style swept the fashion world and societies alike. Creating timepieces in unique designs which allowed wristwatches to be more of a bracelet then that of a functional watch was the main emphasis that gave rise to the brand Piaget and as jetsetters would hop on a plane from one part of the world in Paris to travel to London, Hong Kong or Dubai next, the need to have an elegant and versatile timepiece accessory that could be worn day or night and regardless of occasion, was that much more important. As with the present example, Piaget’s designs were and continue today to be the most in demand as a result of their ability to be fashion forward, elegant and iconic. The designs demonstrated immense attention to detail and were carefully thought out to enable the user to be able to wear their bracelet watches with all styles of attire as they are considered utterly chic, timeless and versatile as they can be worn casually or to the most elegant of events. As a result of their superior workmanship and reputation as only incorporating the best stones, notably during this timeframe many of the firm’s clients were presidents, their wives such as Jackie Kennedy and also celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor which only add further demand to why these 1970s designs are so sought after and valuable today. Designed with 16 carefully matched brilliant white diamonds of the highest quality, totaling approximately 2 carats of VS1 brilliant round cut stones and dial designed with fancy black baton markers on a silvery satine finish dial, the present example boasts one of the Piaget firm’s most iconic styles of the period. In addition, the timepiece’s bracelet is extremely fine to the touch as it was designed with a textured finish in 18kt white gold that makes it versatile in style to be worn casually or to that of the most prominent of events and because of its sleek size it also makes it a perfect timepiece to stacking with diamond tennis bracelet(s) or by itself. Additionally, the condition is excellent and it is fully signed throughout with Piaget signature and the watch runs well and shows little to no signs of wear to the case given its sharp hallmarks throughout and firmness to the bracelet itself.

Creator:
Piaget
Case Material:
18k Gold,White Gold
Stone:
Diamond
Stone Cut:
Round Cut
Case Dimensions:
Height: 0.44 in (11 mm)Width: 0.56 in (14 mm)Diameter: 7.29 in (185 mm)
Style:
Retro
Place of Origin:
Switzerland
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New york, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU121239589902

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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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