PIAGET Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch
- 18K Gold and Factory Piaget Diamonds, Emeralds & Nephrite Jade
Beautiful Original Condition - Rare Statement Piece - $81,500
Retail Value
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"You don't read the time from
a Piaget -- You admire it..." Yves Piaget
Beautiful Original Condition - Rare Statement Piece - $62,500
Retail Value
Piaget's golden age is perhaps best understood through watches like this one - it is Piaget at its most Piaget.
Rather than treating the watch as a movement surrounded
by a case, Piaget approached the entire object as a piece of extremely
fine jewelry, combining a high-grade ultra-thin mechanical caliber
engine, natural stones, precious metal, and near flawless gem-setting
into one remarkably cohesive design.
The eye encounters it in layers. The original green
nephrite
jade dial is the visual heart of the watch. Every natural stone dial is
inherently unique, and this one has a beautifully mottled range of
moss, olive, and brighter green tones that seem to shift across the
surface. With no hour indexes to interrupt it, the stone is allowed to
function almost like a miniature work of natural art, interrupted only
by the restrained Piaget signature and elegant gold hands.
Piaget framed that dial with an original 18K white gold
bezel set with 28 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately
.56 carat and eight full-cut emeralds totaling approximately .16 carat.
The diamonds bring crisp brilliance around the edge -
they are
near flawless: white, extremely clean, and full of fire as you
would expect from a watch of this caliber -
while
the emeralds pick up the green of the jade and make the bezel feel
integrated with the dial rather than merely decorative.
Piaget was one of the great pioneers of this look. After
introducing its ultra-thin hand-wound caliber 9P in 1957, the
manufacture began producing ornamental stone dials in 1963, using the
extra freedom afforded by its exceptionally thin movements to create
watches that other houses could scarcely imitate. By the later 1960s,
hardstone dials, jewelry bracelets, and ultra-thin mechanics had become
signatures of the maison's most glamorous works.
Its original 18K yellow gold bracelet completes the
composition beautifully. It catches the light with a soft, fabric-like
shimmer. Done in a fabulous bark motif
gorgeously hand-decorated by Piaget throughout, it is quite ornate - a joy to look at under
magnification. One can only imagine the number of hours one of Piaget's master
jewelers spent crafting it.
The contrast of warm yellow gold, cool white diamonds, vivid emeralds,
and natural green jade gives the watch real richness, but the overall
effect remains refined rather than excessive.
To power the watch,
the manufacture used its celebrated caliber 9P, the later evolution of
the landmark 9P family that helped establish Piaget as one of the
defining names in ultra-thin watchmaking.
Its
renowned movement, one of the world's first ultra-thin wristwatch
movement, measures a mere 2.15mm thick - less than the thickness
of a US half-dollar! Despite its small size, it sacrifices nothing
in performance, having earned a reputation as one of the most
refined and reliable mechanisms on the supreme level of fine watchmaking.
Its condition makes the design even more compelling.
It is all original, including its two tiny case screws, which
are often lost and replaced during a servicing for these watches.
The original unpolished case is in excellent condition with little wear. It retains all of its original factory finishing. A light polishing would make it
present as essentially mint.
The original jade dial is essentially flawless.
One of our Master Watchmakers,
who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and
was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service
Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker and has done authorized
work for the Cartier Service Center and the Richemont Group, the
owners of Piaget, has fully serviced the watch which consists
of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each
part, installing a new mainspring and brand new original Piaget
sapphire crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and
extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
For the finishing touch, we have
meticulously detailed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Your
watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its
lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business
with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers
all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and
a large number of parts.
Included with the purchase is
a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its
function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate
of Authenticity. Also accompanying the watch is a Certificate
of Authenticity from eBay and their new professional watch authentication
team ($80 value).
Current retail price for a comparable new Piaget from their classic
jewelery line which are remarkably similar: $81,500.00 USD + tax
Piaget's watches like this have continued to grow
significantly more and more collectable. For the collector drawn to
vintage Piaget at its most distinctive, this ref. 9706 A6 brings
together nearly every quality that makes the house compelling: a
natural stone dial, fine gem-setting, an integrated and decorated gold
bracelet, and an important ultra-thin mechanical movement. It is
glamorous without losing refinement, mechanically serious without
advertising the fact, and unmistakably Piaget from across the room.
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Timepiece's Finer Points:
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Dial:
Signed Piaget, natural green nephrite jade stone, original, essentially flawless condition
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Crystal:
Sapphire,
original, mint condition
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Case: 18K gold, signed Piaget,
two-piece, back secured with two screws, polished and brushed,
full original Piaget diamond bezel,
24mm diameter (excluding
crown)
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Band: Original, signed Piaget, gorgeous
hammered
integral mesh bracelet in 18K gold, sized to fit a small wrist
up to approx. 6.3 inches, presents as just short of mint with the slightest wear on the underside - a light polishing could make it look mint. On the wrist it presents as mint
The length
can be adjusted by a jeweler
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Movement: Piaget caliber 9P,
extremely high grade, hand wound, 18 jewels, rhodium plated, fausses
cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic
balance shock resistant
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Functions:
Hours and Minutes
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Crown:
Gold, original, correctly unsigned |
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Detailed
Appraisal:
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Case condition: It has never been
polished and is in excellent condition. It retains all of
its original factory applied satin finish. A light polishing
would make it presents as close to mint. Please inquire
if you would like us to do that for you.
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Case
markings (outside): Case number 9706 A6, reference number 9706 A6, precious
metal hallmark
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Dimensions: 24mm diameter (excluding
crown)
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Dial: Signed Piaget, natural green nephrite jade stone,
original, essentially flawless condition
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Hands:
Original, gold, faceted "dauphines"
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Movement type:
Piaget caliber 9P,
extremely high grade, hand wound, 18 jewels, rhodium plated, fausses
cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic
balance, shock resistant
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Band: Original, signed Piaget, gorgeous
hammered
integral mesh bracelet in 18K gold, sized to fit a small wrist
up to approx. 6.3 inches, presents as just short of mint with the slightest wear on the underside - a light polishing could make it look mint. On the wrist it presents as mint
The length
can be adjusted by a jeweler
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Crystal:
Sapphire,
original, mint condition
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Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be
the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given
special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center
to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker and has done authorized
work for the Cartier Service Center and the Richemont Group,
the owners of Piaget, has fully serviced the watch which consists
of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting
each part, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the
movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995
value).
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Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized
system.
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Warranty:
1-year international C.O.T. warranty.
Your
watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its
lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business
with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers
all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and
a large number of parts.
As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership, was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and
has done authorized work for the Richemont Group Service Center which in addition to Piaget owns brands
including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels,
and others.
- Box/Papers:
BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur
of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied
with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price.
Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days
after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations
throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and
shop with confidence.
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of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
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of Operation:
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- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed
Saturdays & Sundays.
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Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024
U.S.A.
Phone: eBay does not allow our contact
information to be displayed. Please Google our name and visit
our website if you would like to contact us by phone. It is
listed toward the bottom of our homepage and prominently on
each watch's listing page.
Hours of
Operation:
Monday
- Friday
10am - 4pm EST
Closed Saturdays & Sundays.
Our
Selling & Shipping Information:
- 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If
you are in any way unsatisfied with it, you are welcome
to return it in the condition it was sold anytime within
30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. Our goal
is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience.
We hope you love it!
- The water
resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed
and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We don't
recommend getting a vintage watch wet - and really don't
recommend showering or diving with it - even one that
was originally designed to be waterproof.
- We have
extensive international shipping experience. In the last
12 years we have safely shipped thousands of high value
watches around the world (to over 70 countries!).
- All items are packaged very carefully and mailed in large
reinforced shipping boxes appropriate for high value items
so you don't need to worry about your watch arriving safely.
Wait until you see how big the box is that your watch
is coming in!
(Please do remember though that while we do our very best
and have careful procedures and quality control inspections
- we will again fully re-test the proper functioning of
your watch after you pay, right before we send it to you
- from time to time
some courier workers don't handle packages the way we
think that they would want their own packages to be handled.
Watches are ultra-precision instruments, and the timekeeping
of most is governed by a small spring that is only about
1/8 the thickness of a human hair.
The vast majority of our watches arrive safely and problem
free. However at times vintage watches
and their hairsprings can be sensitive to rough courier
handling or just having a difficult trip to you.
But even on a bad day there's still good news... We offer
a full one-year warranty on virtually every watch we sell
(unless occasionally specifically stated otherwise), so
if anything happens to it in transit or goes wrong anytime
in the first year, we will gladly repair it for you at
no charge. Yes, even the older vintage watches. So sit
back, relax, and dream about the first place where you're
going to wear your new watch!
- Our official
warranty in many ways mirrors those of a number of the
watch manufacturers and covers the proper timekeeping
of the movement. It does not cover things like abuse,
being dropped, crystals, bracelets, crowns, case parts
etc. or water resistance. While we are the sole determinants
of what qualifies for warranty work.... even if you have
a problem that you don't think will qualify for coverage,
tell us about it anyway. We are here to serve and just
might be able to help you.
- Winning bidders must fully pay within 48 hours of the end
of the auction. After 48 hours the watch will be relisted.
- To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice not
to end an auction early.
- Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent
payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa.
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Payment
information - we accept:
- Paypal
- Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and
Discover via eBay checkout
- Check (We have to hold the watch until
the check clears.)
If eBay doesn't calculate
your shipping and other shipping exceptions:
Domestic
shipping is normally by FedEx Ground or USPS Express Mail. All
shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by
using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing.
International
shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail or FedEx
fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping
calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies
to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder
at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost.
The shipping cost to most countries
not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $68.90 plus insurance.
Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed.
This includes the following countries:
The UK, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland,
Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong,
and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator
does not generate a quote.
The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries
not in the above list is a flat rate of $50.
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