Elegant Swiss 18K gold and tiger’s eye necklace watch Circa 1974

Necklace watch by Piaget
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A very fine, elegant and unusual Swiss 18 carat gold and tiger’s eye necklace watch, circa 1974. Lever movement, 17 jewels. Tiger’s eye dial. Oval case, cord design bezel, cabochon tiger’s eye accents above and below the case, two tiger’s eye beads, the back secured by two screws, suspended from a necklace composed of a gold chain. Case, dial and movement signed, case and movement numbered.
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Width: 26.5 mm
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Length: 32 mm
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Signed: Piaget
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Piaget launched the Collection du XXIe Siècle (21st Century Collection) in 1969, at the height of the firm’s finest era of jewellery making. Produced for a short period of time, the collection was inspired by the period’s nonconformist style, showcasing avant-garde pieces characterized by their asymmetrical shapes and daring use of materials. Piaget elevated hard stones to new heights, incorporating lapis lazuli, malachite and tiger’s eye into their ground-breaking and highly wearable pieces. It is no wonder that this collection, amassed with over 30 hard stones and bold designs has earned Piaget the moniker of ‘The Jeweler of Watchmaking’.
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In 2014, Piaget celebrated their heritage with a sublime exhibition of their 21st Century Collection titled L’Or et la Couleur. From bracelets and cuffs to elegant necklaces such as this piece, the collection has become an iconic representation of creativity without limits.