Description
Piaget is rightly regarded as a master of ultra-thin watchmaking, and this model, made circa 1970, embodies the maison’s signature sense of proportion. The cushion-shaped case, measuring 33 × 31 mm, is crafted in 18k white gold — yet stands just 5 mm thick. Both the bezel and the dial are entirely covered in the woven “basketweave” guilloché. The silver dial is set with applied hour markers and the Piaget signature, while a sapphire crystal and a crown topped with a blue cabochon sapphire — a hallmark detail of the house — complete the look.
The whole character of the watch lies in the play of light across the woven gold surface, which turns a restrained case into a piece of jewelry. Within beats a hand-wound movement: the Piaget Calibre 9P with 18 jewels, the very ultra-thin caliber that, in the mid-20th century, established the maison as a leader in the art of slim movements. It is precisely this union of miniaturization and impeccable finishing that collectors prize.
The understated proportions of the cushion make the watch genuinely versatile — equally at home under the cuff of a business suit or in a relaxed setting. A black leather strap with a signed 18k white gold buckle completes the picture. A watch for those who appreciate quiet luxury: understated, elegant, and unmistakably Piaget.
