Lot 244
  • 244

Piaget

Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 USD
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Description

  • AN 18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND-SET RECTANGULAR BRACELET WATCHCIRCA 1980 REF 9154
  • length 24 mm (head of watch), interior bracelet length 180 mm
• cal. 9P2 circular manual winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels • pavé diamond-set dial, dauphine hands • bezel set with round-cut diamonds, snap back • integrated tapered 18k white gold bracelet, fully set with 10 rows of round-cut diamonds • case, crystal, movement and bracelet signed • total diamond weight approximately 22.85 cts

Condition

Please note that the watch is circa 1980. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. It is numbered 7790747. The interior of the case shows some visible yellow gold, indicating it was rhodiumed in the factory at the client's request from yellow to white gold. The case shows virtually no signs of wear, only one or two surface scuffs visible to the interior of the bracelet from 'shop wear'.The diamonds are near colorless VVS-VS in clarity. The inside of the bezel is marked 96 as is the inside of the case back. The serial number is 297150. The inside of the case back has an engraved circle, which may have accomodated a quartz movement originally, which Piaget likely changed at the client's request to the current manually wound movement. Piaget confirms that the reference number 9154 on the case back would have been for a Protocole model, which has a different style than the present watch, which is instead Piaget Ref. 7131. The bracelet is stamped properly.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Catalogue Note

Together with fitted presentation box.