Salvador Dalí and Piaget

• manual winding movement, back-wound • champagne dial, Roman numerals • 18k yellow gold case, solid snap on case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k tapered yellow gold bracelet composed of openwork interlocking textured asymmetrical links, terminating in a 22k gold coin, the front depicting two faces (Salvador and Gala Dalí) and stamped fleur-de-lys, the reverse with abstract motif featuring eggs and signed 2 Dalí 1966 and further stamped HF for Huguenin Frères

A very stylish and unusual piece. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon and the buyer's expense. The dial is very clean with no visible imperfections. The case is very well preserved, showing only a few signs of visible wear. When the bracelet is closed and being worn on the wrist, the smallest final links of the bracelet and the coin dangle from the wrist.
"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."

Piaget confirms production of the present lot in 1972.

The present model is the result of a collaboration between Yves Piaget and Salvador Dalí. Taking a cue from the coin-watch trend of the era, the legendary maison and artist created limited editions of 'Dalí D'Or' watches starting in 1967.

In the late 1960s, Dalí minted a currency of his own, with the help of Huguenin Frères. The coins existed in four denominations, from the 1/2 Dalí d'Or to the 5 Dalí d'Or. The present example features a 2 Dalí d'Or coin. 

For further reading on the series, and an illustration of a variant owned by the Piaget Private Collection, see Cologni, F., Piaget, pp. 40-43.