In the late 1940's, as the Piaget name first began to gain worldwide fame, the family's expanding staff of master watchmakers and jewelers built watches to meet the needs of their wealthy clientele. Pouring individual attention and care into each piece they created only a fairly small number of watches.
Those destined for the U.S. market were cased stateside by contractors to avoid tariffs.
The beautiful Piaget showcased in this offering is an original example of this phenomenon. Crafted from 14K rose gold the contract case is elegant and classic. Powering it is a fine handwound Piaget movement.
This early Piaget is in pleasing original condition, fully original down to the dial, hands, winding crown. The rose gold filled bracelet appears to be original or period.
Our watchmaker has fully serviced the watch. It is ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
A distinctive vintage luxury watch that won't break the bank from what became a premier name. Modern Piaget don't come close to matching the charm of this original.
Piaget:
As one of the world's leader in "haute couture" women's watches, Piaget's clients include queens, princesses, and Hollywood actresses. Many of their inspired designs blur the distinction between watches and jewelry.
Manufacturer: Piaget
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year sold: 1947
Functions: Time
Designed for: Women
Case material: 14K rose gold
Case markings (inside): Apex (Piaget's contractor), 14K gold
Case markings (outside): Personalized "To Rose from Bob - July 1947"
Case condition: Excellent
Dial: Silver, signed Piaget, black Arabic numerals, original, excellent condition
Movement type: Well-made, signed Piaget, manually wound, 17 ruby jewels, rhodium plated, index regulator
Movement markings: Piaget, Swiss, 17 Jewels
Jewels: 17 rubies
Band: Rose gold filled, snake style, original or period correct, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 6 3/4 on largest setting in clasp, adjustable, excellent condition
Crystal type: Acrylic, new-old-stock
Serviced: Yes. Fully serviced and oiled.
Timed: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year C.O.T. warranty.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
We offer a 100%
satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way
unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime
within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our
client's expectations throughout the buying experience.
All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially
constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All
watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic
shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail,
and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier.
International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.
The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any
required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and
taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be
guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not
recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed
to be waterproof.