Piaget Diamond and Sapphire Rocaille Bracelet Watch

Technical characteristics

Type

Bracelet watch

Maker

Piaget

Reference

3259

Case number

208083

Movement type

Rhodium plated, 17 jewels

Gemstone count

51 sapphires and 35 round diamonds

Overall length

170 mm

Place recorded

Switzerland

Movement number

719687

Movement caliber

6N

Maker / attribution

Piaget

Design

Visible features

• Chased rocaille texture on bezel and bracelet • Random placement of sapphires and diamonds • Satine silver dial with baton markers • Back-winding mechanism

Case and Dial Design

The watch features a distinctive two-body case construction characterized by a heavily chased, textured rocaille bezel. This decorative organic aesthetic is not contained solely to the watch head but continues uninterrupted into the design of the integrated 18K yellow gold bracelet. The exterior surface is further decorated with 51 sapphires and 35 round diamonds, which are distributed across the bracelet and bezel in a random arrangement. The dial is rendered in a satine silver finish, providing a monochromatic backdrop for the applied yellow gold indices. These include baton-style markers for most hours, with a distinct dart-shaped marker positioned at the 12 o'clock location. The time is indicated by a pair of faceted lozenge-shaped yellow gold hands, and the watch is operated via a back-winding system, maintaining the clean lines of the rocaille-adorned case sides.

Provenance and Signatures

The timepiece is fully signed across its primary components, with the signature appearing on the dial, the case, and the movement. This confirms the watch's identity as a production of the Piaget workshop. The watch is classified as a lady's bracelet watch and belongs to the reference 3259, with the specific movement number 719687 and case number 208083 identifying this particular unit. The auction house lists the watch with a grading system, identifying the movement as '3' (Good) with a recommendation for an overhaul, while the overall grade for the lot is listed as AAA. The source records suggest this watch was produced during the 1960s, a decade reflected in the design elements of the bracelet and the aesthetic choices of the period.

Movement and Mechanical Features

Internally, the timepiece is powered by the Piaget caliber 6N. This movement is rhodium-plated and contains 17 jewels. It operates on a standard straight-line lever escapement and includes a monometallic balance wheel. The movement is further equipped with a self-compensating flat balance spring to aid in precision, as well as a shock absorber system for added durability. Regulation of the movement is managed through a micrometer regulator, allowing for adjustments to the timekeeping. The movement is explicitly signed, consistent with the signing of the dial and the case.

Identification

Reference

3259

Serial number

208083

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.