This beautiful white gold Piaget 9200 with a blue lapis lazuli dial and white gold bracelet is an elegant, rare and cool vintage watch from the early 1970s.
Creativity in design helped Piaget achieve an outstanding international reputation. Piaget watches undoubtedly belong to the world of finest watchmaking. Collectors regard the 1970s as the era of Piaget's limitless design. During this highly creative period, the brand designed an impressive range of wristwatches set in gold and adorned with exotic gemstones. These watches are often admired as true works of art and are still among the most sought-after watches today.
Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest known gemstones and has been used for jewellery and watches for 7000 years. What makes it so special is the strong deep blue color and the fine golden glittering pyrite particles, which are considered proof of authenticity. In this watch, the lapis lazuli stone is not only present in the dial, but also in the bezel, which consists of small blue squares. The hands are made of white gold.
The watch has a special appeal on the wrist thanks to the beautiful color combination of blue and white gold. The white gold mesh bracelet matches the watch perfectly, looks elegant and sits very comfortable on the wrist.
Condition report
Dial: flawless lapis lazuli dial with fine pyrite particles - original Dauphine white gold hands - signed "SWISS".
Case: 18K white gold - almost unworn - deep engraving of the reference and serial number on the back.
Movement: manual-winding caliber 9P - values on the timegrapher: rate: -51s/day, amplitude: 178, beat error: 0.1.
Summing-Up
This Piaget is a very rare vintage watch that is preserved in excellent condition. Rectangular vintage watches are becoming increasingly popular, and this Piaget from the 1970s is one of the most beautiful and collectible models out there.
Serial number: 191xxx (1973)
Int.Exe.: 35240