Piaget
1970s Piaget Hexagon Dress Watch 18K WG (Ref. 9523 D2) Lapis Dial W/ Onyx & Sodalite Bezel
Piaget is widely celebrated as being one of the most creative and esoteric watchmakers, with a deep foundation in Swiss watchmaking as the brand was established in 1874. The avant-garde approach to design isn't without a rigorous dedication to quality, which is expressed through the brand's inherent comprehension of what high luxury and fine watchmaking truly are.
The ref. 9523 D2 is truly the blueprint to the Piaget design ethos in the 1970s, with the melding of precious materials and vibrant stones which are then finished to a degree that is now all but lost in watchmaking. The result is a stunning and extremely thin Hexagon-shaped design with faceted sodalite and onyx stones throughout the bezel and vibrant lapis stone dial, and of course, every other aspect of this watch has been intricately finished, from the beautiful roped texture of the case edges that continues through bracelet. Piaget is also known for being a mechanical powerhouse as well and this ref. 9523 D2 employs the in-house cal. 9P2 mechanical winding movement.
SPECS
Stock # | PG9523D2 | |
Brand | Piaget | |
Style | Hexagon Dress Watch | |
Model | 9523 D2 | |
Serial | 26XXXX | |
Size | Unisex / Women's | |
Material | 18K White Gold / Sodalite Stone / Onyx Stone | |
Dial | Lapis Lazuli Stone | |
Millimeters | 28 x 35 | |
Bracelet | Piaget 18K White Gold Integrated Rope-Finish Bracelet |
CASE & BRACELET
The Hexagonal 18K white gold case featuring a beautifully executed rope-textured finish is in exceptionally well preserved condition, showing minimal signs of use and no evidence of previous over polishing. The bezel is inlaid with sodalite and onyx stone, showing minimal but expected wear and a very fine crack in the 11 o'clock corner of the onyx stone which remains stable. The flat sapphire crystal is clean with no blemishes or scratches present. The case back is in very clean condition with deep factory engravings and hallmarks present. The integrated 18K white gold bracelet continues the roped-texture from the case and is truly a work of art in exceptional condition, showing no stretch . The bracelet bracelet has been previously sized and will fit a 5 3/4-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The original lapis lazuli stone dial features the "Piaget" and "Swiss" in silver print and is flawless, showing no cracks though some natural striations of the dial are present, and features an incredible depth and vibrancy to the natural grain of the material. The original white gold dauphine hands are flawless as well.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be provided upon request.