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Piaget. A large and unusual 18K white gold rectangular wristwatch with black hardstone dial

SIGNED PIAGET, REF. 14101, CASE NO. 244'690, MANUFACTURED IN 1974

Closed16 November 2009

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Piaget. A large and unusual 18K white gold rectangular wristwatch with black hardstone dial
Signed Piaget, ref. 14101, case no. 244'690, manufactured in 1974
Cal. Beta 21 electroquartz movement, 13 jewels, black hardstone dial, silvered Roman numerals, large rectangular case, stepped bezel, back secured by four screws, 18K white gold Piaget buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. wide & 41 mm. overall length

Specialist note

With Piaget Japan invoice dated 23 June 2008 for the servicing of the watch.

According to the Archives of Piaget, the present watch was manufactured in 1974.

The Beta-21 calibre was developed by a consortium of watch companies, including Piaget, at the Swiss Electronic Research Centre or CEH (Centre Electronique Horloger) in Neuchâtel. It was the first quartz movement for wristwatches with analog display.