PIAGET | REFERENCE 9850 D 72 OVAL YELLOW GOLD CUFF WATCH WITH CORAL DIALMADE IN 1970

Dial: coralCalibre: cal. 9P manual winding, 18 jewelsMovement number: 703'993Case: 18ct yellow gold, textured bezel, back secured by 4 screwsCase number: 181'881Closure: 18ct yellow gold cuff bracelet with clasp Dimensions: 35mm width x 25mm length, bracelet circumference approximately 190mmSigned: case, dial, movement and bracelet Accessories: none

DIAL: Dial and hands in good condition. There are light scratches to the glass. There is a very faint witness mark (visible under magnification), possibly caused by the minute hand. CASE: with light scuffs and small scratches around the screw heads, service sticker to the case back. Bracelet in good condition, clasp locking securely. The bracelet is minutely twisted. MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required the buyer's discretion.
"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."

This superb lot captures the extravagant essence of the 21st century collection with an extremely fine and unusual articulated bracelet with the links in a similar shape to the case, making the coral dial look as though it is floating.