
Reference 3649 D80 Dalí d'Or | A limited edition yellow gold bracelet watch with coin pendant, Circa 1972
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March 31, 04:46 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
Dial: champagne
Caliber: cal. 6N mechanical
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on case back
Case number: 208'399
Closure: 18k yellow gold Piaget graduated link bracelet with clasp and 21.6k Dalí d'Or coin pendant
Size: 24 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement signed Piaget, coined signed by Dali and Huguenin Frères
Box: no
Papers: no
Weight: approximately 126.48 g
In 1966, Salvador Dalí introduced his own currency, minted in four denominations: ½, 1, 2, and 100 Dalí d’Or. Earlier, in the late 1950s, Piaget had already demonstrated its flair for innovation by incorporating coin motifs into its watch case designs. This creative synergy culminated in 1967, when Piaget secured the exclusive rights to produce watches, jewelry, and accessories integrating Dalí d’Or coins.
This piece, limited to only 22 pieces ever produced, showcases a beautifully graduated link bracelet, each link intricately carved with rich texture, leading to a striking pendant set with a 21.6k Dalí coin valued at 2 Dalí d’Or. True to Piaget’s heritage, the design seamlessly blends exceptional horology with refined jewelry craftsmanship, enhanced by the artistic presence of Dalí’s work.
The coin itself bears the profile of Dalí alongside that of his wife and muse, Gala, adding a deeply personal and artistic dimension. Much like Dalí himself, this timepiece is bold, distinctive, and undeniably captivating, an extraordinary creation that ensures its wearer stands out for all the right reasons.