18ct yellow gold Piaget ref. 9806 'oval cased' bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial and diamond set bezel. Made 1970s
18ct yellow gold Piaget ref. 9806 'oval cased' bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial and diamond set bezel. Made 1970s
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- Brand: Piaget
- Year: Circa 1970
- Model: Bracelet watch
- Reference: 9806 D2
- Calibre: 9P2
- Movement: Manual
- Material: 18ct yellow gold
- Features/complications: Oval case with diamond set bezel
- Dial: Lapis lazuli dial featuring diamond set quarters with 18ct yellow gold Dauphine hands
- Case dimensions: 24mm
- Bracelet/strap: Integrated 18ct yellow gold cross weave pattern bracelet, length approximately 160mm
- Accessories: N/A
- SKU: 2420
Essay
Although best known for their haute joaillerie timepieces, the history of the House of Piaget lies in fine watchmaking with an emphasis on ultra-thin mechanical movements, the most famous being the Calibre 9P. Released in 1957, the 9P was only 2mm thick and allowed Piaget to create watches where the size of the movement was negligible and the focus could be solely on design. This was most famously the demonstrated in the 21st Century collection from 1969 which included a host of integrated bracelet watches, elaborate precious metal cuff watches and pieces with wafer thin stone dials. These stone dials became a signature of Piaget and were of unparalleled beauty and quality.