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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 123
Piaget & Co., Swiss 1960's. Very fine, rare and unusual 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial.
CHF 33,000 - 38,000
Sold: CHF 38,870
C. massive, polished, bezel entirely engraved representing an eagle with his wings open, the cover figures an escutcheon set with rubies and diamonds. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 8 - rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial and movement signed. In good condition. Dim. 28 x 37 mm.
Notes
This watch has probably been ordered by an aristocrat
who requested his coat of arms on the cover. Due to the
exceptional quality and considering the fact that none
other is known to exist it can be included that this piece is
unique.