PIAGET | REF 12503 A36WHITE GOLD DIAMOND-SET BRACELET WATCH WITH DIAL DEPICTING KING FAISAL OF SAUDI ARABIA, CIRCA 1970

Dial: green lacquered, portrait of King FaisalCalibre: cal. 12P1 automatic, 30 jewels Movement number: 7'610'880Case: 18k white gold, diamond-set,  back secured by 4 screwsCase number: 278'761 Closure: 18k white gold Piaget bracelet and locking claspDimensions: 37 x 32 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: none

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: in very good condition, with visible surface wear to the back. Reference, hallmark and serial numbers to the back are intact. The textured bracelet is in excellent condition with no twist. With one missing screw to the back, which remains solidly secured by 3 screws. The inner caseback and middle case are stamped with "35". DIAL: in good condition with some slight spotting throughout, very small spidering effect to the dial visible under strong lighting and magnification. The dial is missing one screw attaching it to the movement. The hands are in excellent condition. 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."

The most striking feature about this particular watch is the portrait of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia to the dial. King Faisal reigned from 1964 until his assassination by his own nephew, in 1975. The present lot is in very good condition, the white gold bracelet typical of Piaget at the time of its construction.