Swiss 18K gold necklace watch with lapis lazulli dial Circa 1972

Gold necklace watch by Piaget
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An exclusive and elegant Swiss 18 carat gold necklace watch, circa 1972. Wearable as a wristwatch with a chain or as a necklace. Manual wind. An oval lapis lazuli dial. Cord shaped bezel, two cabochons made of lapis lazuli located above and below the case, a tassel made of five chains underneath. Dial signed, case and movement signed and numbered.
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Dimensions: 24 x 31 mm
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Total length: 26 cm
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Weight: 168 g
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Signed: Piaget Swiss
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This piece is a very elegant example of the creative design and craftsmanship of the House of Piaget, which changed the watch landscape back in the 1960s. These types of watches were intended for a young and avant garde clientele and were characterized by their asymmetrical shapes, large bracelets and the use of all kinds of precious stones. Piaget’s watches from the 1960s and 1970s are among the most sought after and fascinating works of high jewellery today.
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Piaget SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget, in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company is currently based in Geneva and is a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont group. Piaget was initially founded as a manufacturer of watch movements but began marketing its own line of watches in the 20^th century. The company has won several awards for their designs and recently received an average environmental rating as “Upper Midfield” among 15 major watch manufacturers and jewellers in Switzerland by WWF. The speciality of Piaget SA is their expertise in creating luxury watches and jewellery. They are particularly known for their ultra-thin watches, which have set numerous records for their slimness. Piaget also creates stunning jewellery pieces, often incorporating precious stones and innovative designs. The thinnest tourbillon movement in the world is the Calibre 600P, developed by Piaget. It has a thickness of 3.5 mm.