Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 304
Piaget
Ref. 12331CR4, extra-flat; produced in four examples only; 18K yellow gold and malachite
Ref. 12331CR4, extra-flat; produced in four examples only; 18K yellow gold and malachite
EUR 8,000 - 15,000
USD 9,500 - 17,900 / HKD 74,000 - 140,000
Fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, extra-flat gentleman’s wristwatch, gold and malachite bezel, black onyx dial.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Piaget, La Côte-aux-Fées and Geneva
Reference 12331CR4
Year 1975
Movement No. 754 705
Case No. 259 452
Bracelet integrated 18K yellow gold Piaget bracelet
Caliber 12P
Weight 119.38 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
According to our research, this ultra-thin wristwatch was produced in 1975. Only 4 examples were produced between 1975 and 1976.
This one has an extra-flat self-winding movement, caliber 12P, produced since 1960. At this time, it was the thinnest movement in the world.
The use of different decorative stones – as onyx and malachite in this case – began in 1963, introducing a veritable explosion of colours in watchmaking.
This one has an extra-flat self-winding movement, caliber 12P, produced since 1960. At this time, it was the thinnest movement in the world.
The use of different decorative stones – as onyx and malachite in this case – began in 1963, introducing a veritable explosion of colours in watchmaking.