Piaget Chain Link Dress Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 20th century
Maker / issuer
PiagetThis Piaget dress watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 26mm in diameter. The timepiece features a black dial with Roman numeral indices and matching gold-colored dauphine hands.
It is protected by a sapphire crystal and includes a crown described by the auction source as correct and unsigned. The watch is fitted with an integrated gold chain-link bracelet, which terminates in a signed hook and lock clasp. The design is characterized by its jewelry-oriented construction, emphasizing the prominence of the bracelet. As reported, the watch originates from the late 20th century and reflects the manufacturer's move toward designs where the bracelet is a central element of the aesthetic.
Due to the specific construction of the integrated chain-link bracelet, any necessary sizing adjustments require custom labor by a specialist.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Dating
- Late 20th century
- Clasp type
- Hook and lock
- Hand style
- Dauphine
- Dial details
- Black with Roman indices
- Bracelet type
- Integrated chain-link
- Case diameter
- 26mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Crystal material
- Sapphire
- Maker / attribution
- Piaget
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch displays a simple, black-colored dial. It is appointed with gold Roman numeral indices and a matching gold dauphine handset. The design is described as elegant, allowing the focus to remain on the bracelet construction. Visible markings include the Piaget signature on the dial. The overall aesthetic is intended to be uncluttered, with the absence of additional complications to maintain the dress watch appearance.
- Visible features
- • Integrated gold chain-link bracelet construction • Black dial with applied Roman numerals • Dauphine-style hands • Unsigned gold crown
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch features a 26mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, housing a black dial under a sapphire crystal. The case is equipped with an unsigned crown that the auction description reports as being correct for the piece. The primary design focus is the integrated chain-link bracelet, which is constructed to provide a substantial presence on the wrist. The bracelet features a signed hook and lock clasp mechanism. The auction description notes that due to the specialized nature of this design, any sizing alterations require professional custom work with a 4-6 week lead time.
- Provenance and Production
- This specific piece dates to the late 20th century, a period noted by the seller for seeing a surge in interest in these specific integrated-design models. The piece is catalogued as a dress watch from the late 20th century. No specific year of production or internal movement reference is provided in the source.
Identification
- 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: The exact date of manufacture is not specified beyond 'late 20th century'.
- Research required: The dial shows signs of potential oxidation or patina near the outer edge