Piaget 'Cuff' Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
Maker / issuer
PiagetThis Piaget 'Cuff' wristwatch, produced during the 1970s, is constructed from 18K yellow gold and features a distinctive, wide integral bracelet with a textured 'Nuggets' finish.
The design incorporates a central oval aperture that houses a tiger's eye stone dial. The watch is powered by the Piaget caliber 9P movement, a flat, rhodium-plated manual-wind mechanism containing 18 jewels. The movement features a lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The watch case is two-body, massive in construction, and features both textured and polished surfaces, with the case back secured by four screws.
The dial is equipped with yellow gold 'Dauphine' hands. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement, and measures approximately 43 mm in width with an overall length of approximately 190 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1970s
- Type
- Cuff wristwatch
- Maker
- Piaget
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Movement
- Caliber 9P
- Case Serial
- 179792
- Bracelet Width
- 43 mm
- Overall Length
- 190 mm
- Movement Serial
- 712754
- Maker / attribution
- Piaget
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The dial is crafted from a single slice of tiger's eye, a chatoyant gemstone. The natural banding of the stone forms the background for the time display. There are no hour markers present on the dial surface, resulting in a minimalist aesthetic. The time is indicated by two yellow gold 'Dauphine' style hands. These hands are positioned at the center of the oval dial aperture and correspond with the overall aesthetic of the 18K yellow gold case and bracelet.
- Visible features
- • Integral textured yellow gold nugget bracelet • Oval-shaped tiger's eye dial • Yellow gold Dauphine hands • Two-body massive case construction
- Case and Bracelet Construction
- The watch case is a massive two-body design executed in 18K yellow gold. It features a combination of polished and textured surfaces, consistent with the aesthetic of the integral bracelet. The case back is secured by four screws. The defining feature of the object is the integral 'Nuggets' bracelet. This wide, textured component wraps around the wrist and includes a central oval aperture. This opening acts as the visual frame for the dial, seamlessly integrating the timekeeping element into the gold cuff design.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The watch is equipped with the Piaget caliber 9P movement. This is a manual-winding, flat, rhodium-plated movement constructed with 18 jewels. The technical configuration includes a lever escapement and a monometallic balance. For timekeeping accuracy, the balance is adjusted to five positions and temperature variations. It utilizes a self-compensating flat balance-spring and includes a shock-absorber system. The watch's components—dial, case, and movement—all bear the manufacturer's signature.
Identification
- Serial number
- 712754 (movement), 179792 (case)
- 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 source recommends a movement overhaul at the buyer's expense.
- Research required: Specific country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source text.