Lot 105
  • 105

Piaget

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Piaget
  • RETAILED BY BERNARD GOLAY: A YELLOW GOLD COIN WATCH CIRCA 1970
  • yellow gold
  • diameter 35 mm
• cal. 9P manual winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, mono-metallic balance • silvered dial, painted black baton indexes, blued steel hands • 18k yellow gold case concealed under a hinged 18k yellow gold United States of America twenty dollar coin with the head of Lady Liberty dated 1904 and the bald eagle to the reverse • case, dial, and movement signed

Condition

Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to shipping. Case in good condition with light oxidation and wear consistent with age and use. Case opened the reveal watch by pressing button located on the case band adjacent to the third star from the right of Lady Liberty. Dial and movement in very good condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Bernard Golay presentation box.