Piaget Ref. 14101 Wristwatch with Beta 21 Movement
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1970
Maker / issuer
PiagetThe Piaget Ref. 14101 is a quartz wristwatch featuring a white gold case and a black onyx dial. The watch is powered by the Beta 21 caliber, an early electronic quartz movement developed by the Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH) in Switzerland.
The case design is characterized by a triple-step geometry and measures 33 by 41 millimeters. The dial is minimalist, featuring the Piaget signature but lacking hour markers, and is complemented by baton-style white gold hands. Production numbers for the Beta 21 movement were approximately 6,000 units, utilized by several Swiss watchmakers during the transition to quartz technology.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Maker
- Piaget
- Movement
- Beta 21
- Reference
- 14101
- Dimensions
- 33 by 41 mm
- Case Material
- White gold
- Dial Material
- Black Onyx
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Piaget
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a rectangular case constructed from white gold, featuring a distinct triple-step edge geometry that creates a structured profile. The case dimensions are recorded as 33 by 41 millimeters. The design focuses on the material quality of the dial, which is composed of a solid piece of black onyx stone. In accordance with the minimalist aesthetic, the dial is devoid of hour markers or indices, displaying only the brand name at the top center and the word 'SWISS' at the lower edge. The central hands are fashioned from white gold and lack luminous material, maintaining a clean appearance that emphasizes the natural texture of the onyx.
- Visible features
- • Triple-step case profile • Black onyx stone dial • White gold case construction • Non-luminous white gold hands
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch has undergone a technical inspection by a watchmaker, during which a new battery was installed. It is presented with a leather strap and a white gold buckle attributed to the manufacturer. While the design is attributed to Piaget and the caliber identified as the Beta 21, the exact date of manufacture remains undocumented. All information provided, including the attribution of the buckle, is based on the seller's documentation and represents the current condition report provided with the item.
- Movement and Functionality
- This timepiece is equipped with the Beta 21 caliber, an early electronic quartz movement produced in Switzerland during the late 1960s. The development of this movement was a collaborative effort initiated by the Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH) to introduce quartz technology to the Swiss market. Approximately 6,000 units of the Beta 21 were manufactured, finding use in luxury models from brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Omega, alongside Piaget.
Identification
- Reference
- 14101
- 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: Year of production is not specified in documents
- Research required: Strap and buckle attribution remains 'ascribed' to the manufacturer