Piaget Altiplano Ultra Thin, Ref. 902
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970
Maker / issuer
PiagetThis Piaget wristwatch, identified as reference 902, was produced in 1970. The timepiece features an 18-karat yellow gold circular case measuring 31 mm in diameter.
The dial is crafted from tiger's eye stone, featuring Roman numeral hour markers and dauphine-style hands made of 18-karat yellow gold. The watch is powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement, identified by the source as the Piaget caliber 9P2. It is fitted with a black leather strap. The object is presented as an example of the manufacturer's utilization of ornamental stone dials during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The provided documentation states that the watch is offered without accompanying accessories, boxes, or original papers. The current condition of the movement and the record of any prior service or restoration remain unstated by the vendor.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1970
- Type
- Ultra-thin wristwatch
- Maker
- Piaget
- Country
- Switzerland
- Movement
- Caliber 9P2
- Reference
- 902
- Case Diameter
- 31mm
- Case Material
- 18ct Yellow Gold
- Dial Material
- Tiger's eye
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Piaget
Design
- Movement
- The watch is equipped with the Piaget caliber 9P2, a hand-wound mechanical movement. The movement operates via manual winding, requiring the user to interact directly with the crown to store energy in the mainspring. No specific information regarding the present mechanical status, accuracy, or maintenance record of this caliber is provided in the source documentation.
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a round case constructed from 18-karat yellow gold with a diameter of 31 mm. The case houses a dial manufactured from a single piece of polished tiger's eye, a chatoyant gemstone known for its natural parallel bands of golden-brown color. The dial is set with Roman numeral markers and features dauphine-style hands, both finished in 18-karat yellow gold to maintain continuity with the case material.
- Visible features
- • Dial made of natural tiger's eye stone • 18-karat yellow gold case with a 31 mm diameter • Hand-wound mechanical movement, caliber 9P2 • Black leather strap attached to the lugs
- Provenance and Condition
- The watch is attributed to the year 1970 and is described as an example of the manufacturer's historical production. The source indicates that the item is being offered for sale without any associated boxes, documents, or additional accessories. The vendor has not provided details regarding past maintenance, servicing, or any potential restoration work performed on the components. The provided information is based on documentation from the auction source, and the accuracy of these details has not been independently verified.
Identification
- Reference
- 902
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Current mechanical functionality and service history are not reported
- Research required: Authenticity of all components has not been independently verified beyond the provided source