Piaget

• cal. XP3 Beta 21 quartz movement, 13 jewels • purple dial, applied gold baton indexes, aperture for date at 3 • 18k yellow gold brushed and polished case, stepped bezel, back secured by four screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Piaget buckle

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Movement not running while cataloguing. Appealing dial in nice condition with small damaged to the edge of the date. Case in good condition with the few usual scuffs to the back and bezel due to age and careful use. . Overall in good condition. Impressive and unusual watch with strong identity. Close example illustrated in Franco Cologni, Giampiero Negretti and Franco Nencini, Montres et merveilles de Piaget, 1994, p.102. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species; please refer to important notices for further information.**
"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."

The Beta-21 movement was released at the Basel fair in April 1970. It was the product of nearly 10 years of research and development by C.E.H., or Centre Électronique Horloger, a consortium of many Swiss watch firms including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Piaget, I.W.C., Omega and Longines, all of which were interested in developing an electric watch movement.

Early quartz models by the C.E.H. firms all share a similar design with their large and generally more rectangular cases. This case shape was necessary to house the large rectangular movement. Today, this early quartz production and design are regarded as one of the most defining periods of the Swiss manufacturing and are extremely sought-after by collectors.