Important Watches
Important Watches
Auction Closed
April 23, 08:19 AM GMT
Estimate
480,000 - 950,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
Piaget
伯爵
A unique white gold, diamond and sapphire-set minute repeating split seconds chronograph open face watch with mother-of-pearl dial and case back, accompanied by white gold, diamond, sapphire and crystal presentation stand, Circa 2000
獨一無二白金鑲鑽石及藍寶石三問追針計時懷錶,備珠母貝錶盤及背蓋,附帶白金鑲鑽石、藍寶石及水晶展示座,約2000年製
附帶鏈帶、展示座及盒子
Dial: mother-of-pearl
Calibre: mechanical, jewelled
Case: 18k white gold, diamond and sapphire-set, mother-of-pearl hinged back to reveal the sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 1810 and 663'418
Size: 56.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Piaget matching chain, presentation stand and presentation box
Established in 1874 in the Swiss Jura mountains, watchmaker Georges-Édouard Piaget created a legendary Maison only at the age of 19. Driven by talent and passion, Piaget is now a world class manufacturer well known for their dedication to excellence - and the present unique Piaget pocket watch is a terrific example of such quality. It combines the two of the most astounding merits of the manufacturer, haute joaillerie techniques and complex watchmaking into one magnificent work of art. The dial is amazingly designed with precisely carved mother-of-pearl panels, forming a hexagonal presentation which captivates with its perfect balance. Lavishly set with diamonds and sapphires, the movement side of this timepiece on the other hand is not to be undermined. A pusher at 10 o'clock reveals its sapphire crystal case back, exposing its intricate movement, all hand crafted, assembled, and engraved. It incorporates two of the most prestigious watch complications into one, a minute repeater and a split seconds chronograph, in which the chronograph splits with a crisp and reactive fashion, while the minute repeater chimes with exceptional serenity. The watch is further enhanced with a heavy white gold, diamond and sapphire-set chain and a very heavy white gold and gem-set presentation stand with sapphire crystal base.
Offered in just a fraction of its original retail price of 1.6m USD, the present timepiece is extremely attractive and makes a one of a kind addition to any collection.