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Piaget Chain Link Dress Watch

Partially verified

This Piaget dress watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 26mm in diameter. The timepiece features a black dial with Roman numeral indices and matching gold-colored dauphine hands. It is protected by a sapphire crystal and includes a crown described by the auction source as correct and unsigned. The watch is fitted with an integrated gold chain-link bracelet, which terminates in a signed hook and lock clasp. The design is characterized by its jewelry-oriented construction, emphasizing the prominence of the bracelet. As reported, the watch originates from the late 20th century and reflects the manufacturer's move toward designs where the bracelet is a central element of the aesthetic. Due to the specific construction of the integrated chain-link bracelet, any necessary sizing adjustments require custom labor by a specialist.

Front view of the Piaget dress watch showing the integrated chain-link bracelet, black dial, and gold case.
Front view of the Piaget dress watch showing the integrated chain-link bracelet, black dial, and gold case. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress watch
Maker / attribution
Piaget
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
late 20th century
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet

The watch features a 26mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, housing a black dial under a sapphire crystal. The case is equipped with an unsigned crown that the auction description reports as being correct for the piece.

The primary design focus is the integrated chain-link bracelet, which is constructed to provide a substantial presence on the wrist. The bracelet features a signed hook and lock clasp mechanism. The auction description notes that due to the specialized nature of this design, any sizing alterations require professional custom work with a 4-6 week lead time.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a 26mm 18Kyellow gold case, this piece features a sapphire crystal; a correct, unsigned crown; and a bold, chain-link integrated bracelet with a signed hook and lock clasp.”
  • “This bracelet is more substantial — not just in terms of weight in gold, but its personality and presence on the wrist.”

Dial and Hands

The watch displays a simple, black-colored dial. It is appointed with gold Roman numeral indices and a matching gold dauphine handset. The design is described as elegant, allowing the focus to remain on the bracelet construction.

Visible markings include the Piaget signature on the dial. The overall aesthetic is intended to be uncluttered, with the absence of additional complications to maintain the dress watch appearance.

Evidence for this section
  • “Much simpler, but elegant in its aesthetic, the black dial features Roman indices and a matching gold dauphine handset, leaving the wearer and and onlooker out in the wild to fully appreciate its bracelet design.”

Provenance and Production

This specific piece dates to the late 20th century, a period noted by the seller for seeing a surge in interest in these specific integrated-design models.

The piece is catalogued as a dress watch from the late 20th century. No specific year of production or internal movement reference is provided in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “While these beautiful Piaget pieces from the late 20th century went underappreciated for many years, we have recently seen a deserved surge in interest for these avant-garde design, and we're here for it!”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber housed within this 26mm case?
  • Does the serial number on the case back provide a more precise date of production?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Piaget Chain Link Dress Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case material18K yellow gold“18Kyellow gold case”
Case diameter26mm“26mm 18Kyellow gold case”
Crystal materialSapphire“features a sapphire crystal”
Bracelet typeIntegrated chain-link“bold, chain-link integrated bracelet”
Clasp typeHook and lock“signed hook and lock clasp”
Dial detailsBlack with Roman indices“black dial features Roman indices”
Hand styleDauphine“matching gold dauphine handset”
DatingLate 20th century“beautiful Piaget pieces from the late 20th century”

Visible details

  • Integrated gold chain-link bracelet construction
  • Black dial with applied Roman numerals
  • Dauphine-style hands
  • Unsigned gold crown

Research qualifications

  • The exact date of manufacture is not specified beyond 'late 20th century'.
  • The dial shows signs of potential oxidation or patina near the outer edge

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی طلا Piaget مدل Chain Link Dress Watch

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 8bc7e438e1

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