Piaget Emperador Tiger's Eye
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970s
Maker / issuer
PiagetThis Piaget Emperador watch features a square case and is finished in yellow gold. The design incorporates an openwork gold bracelet composed of polished links.
At the center of the watch is a tiger's eye stone dial, which exhibits natural striations. The dial is devoid of hour markers and includes only slender gold dauphine hands for time display. The watch is powered by an internal manual-wind movement, described by the source as an ultra-thin calibre. The object is framed as an example of early 1970s design, characterized by the use of stone dials and sculptural gold forms.
The watch functions as a piece of jewelry, and the source notes that the tiger's eye material displays variations in color and pattern, meaning no two examples are identical.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Era
- 1970s
- Type
- Bracelet watch
- Hands
- Dauphine
- Maker
- Piaget
- Material
- Yellow gold
- Movement
- Manual-wind
- Dial material
- Tiger's eye
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Design features
- Openwork bracelet
- Maker / attribution
- Piaget
Design
- Visible features
- • Tiger's eye stone dial with visible horizontal grain • Openwork bracelet design • Square case geometry • Slender gold dauphine hands without hour markers
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial is composed of a natural tiger’s eye stone, which exhibits golden-brown tones and shifting striations. In keeping with the minimalist design, the dial lacks traditional hour markers, allowing the natural pattern of the stone to remain unobstructed. Time is indicated exclusively by a pair of slender gold dauphine hands positioned at the center. The internal mechanism is a manual-wind, ultra-thin caliber. This movement is presented as a component of the watch's technical design, offering a contrast to the aesthetic focus of the exterior.
- Case and Bracelet Design
- The Piaget Emperador watch is constructed entirely from yellow gold, emphasizing a jewelry-like appearance. The case is square in shape, transitioning into an openwork bracelet that features a series of polished, interconnected gold links. The construction of the bracelet creates a visual lightness while maintaining the weight of the precious metal. The design relies on these geometric, openwork links to provide a graphic quality. The integration between the square case and the strap is designed to be seamless.
- Context and Historical Attribution
- The watch is attributed to the early 1970s, a period identified by the source as one of significant design experimentation for the manufacturer. During this era, the brand produced various watches that utilized stone dials and sculptural gold structures, often marketing them toward a cultural demographic that viewed timepieces as manifestations of identity and taste. The source notes that because the dials are constructed from natural stone, each individual piece possesses a unique pattern.
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: Movement caliber number is not specified
- Research required: Exact production date is not confirmed beyond the 1970s decade