PIAGET | TWO YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCHES WITH CORAL AND TIGER'S EYE DIALSCIRCA 1970

Dial: coral/tiger's eye, diamond-set centrefieldCalibre: cal. 9P2 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 7'792'848 / 7'792'645Case: 18k yellow gold, back secured by 4 screws / 2 screwsCase number: none /296'649Closure: Piaget crocodile leather straps with 18k yellow gold furniture and bucklesDimensions: 23 mm /23 x 27 mm dimensionsSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: none

MVTS: both running at the time of cataloguing. CASES: both in good condition with crisp hallmarks on the back. They both have signs of wear and some scuffs to the surfaces. Some light oxidation is visible especially on the watch with the tiger's eye dial. DIALS: both in attractive and good overall condition. The coral with nice color, displaying the natural structure and with a small crack at 11 o'clock. The tiger's eye nicely displaying the different colors, with natural structure and very minor surface blemishes. ***This item contains coral which may be subject to import/export restrictions. It is the buyer's responsibility to obtain the import/export licenses prior to shipment. In case of any doubt please contact the shipping department shipping.switzerland@sothebys.com** Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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 initially started as a movement maker before pioneering the jewellery watch market in the 1960s. The 1970s were dubbed the 'Haute Couture' era of watchmaking, as the brand released many variations of highly complex cuff and bracelet watches with hard stone dials and precious stone settings. 

The two present examples bear coral and tiger's eye, paired with the legendary calibre 9P2, an evolution of the 9P, which was in fact the world's thinnest mechanical calibre upon its release in 1957.