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Piaget 'Cuff' Watch

Partially verified

This Piaget 'Cuff' wristwatch, produced during the 1970s, is constructed from 18K yellow gold and features a distinctive, wide integral bracelet with a textured 'Nuggets' finish. The design incorporates a central oval aperture that houses a tiger's eye stone dial. The watch is powered by the Piaget caliber 9P movement, a flat, rhodium-plated manual-wind mechanism containing 18 jewels. The movement features a lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The watch case is two-body, massive in construction, and features both textured and polished surfaces, with the case back secured by four screws. The dial is equipped with yellow gold 'Dauphine' hands. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement, and measures approximately 43 mm in width with an overall length of approximately 190 mm.

Close-up detail of the 18K yellow gold nugget-textured bracelet and the tiger's eye dial aperture.
Close-up detail of the 18K yellow gold nugget-textured bracelet and the tiger's eye dial aperture. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Cuff wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Piaget
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
489
Source-reported date
1970s
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
712754 (movement), 179792 (case)

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 Construction

The watch case is a massive two-body design executed in 18K yellow gold. It features a combination of polished and textured surfaces, consistent with the aesthetic of the integral bracelet. The case back is secured by four screws.

The defining feature of the object is the integral 'Nuggets' bracelet. This wide, textured component wraps around the wrist and includes a central oval aperture. This opening acts as the visual frame for the dial, seamlessly integrating the timekeeping element into the gold cuff design.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two-body, massive, textured and polished, back secured by four screws.”
  • “integral and textured wide 18K yellow gold 'Nuggets' bracelet bearing an oval aperture in its middle showing the tiger's eye dial.”

Dial and Hands

The dial is crafted from a single slice of tiger's eye, a chatoyant gemstone. The natural banding of the stone forms the background for the time display. There are no hour markers present on the dial surface, resulting in a minimalist aesthetic.

The time is indicated by two yellow gold 'Dauphine' style hands. These hands are positioned at the center of the oval dial aperture and correspond with the overall aesthetic of the 18K yellow gold case and bracelet.

Evidence for this section
  • “s eye. Yellow gold "Dauphine " hands.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch is equipped with the Piaget caliber 9P movement. This is a manual-winding, flat, rhodium-plated movement constructed with 18 jewels. The technical configuration includes a lever escapement and a monometallic balance.

For timekeeping accuracy, the balance is adjusted to five positions and temperature variations. It utilizes a self-compensating flat balance-spring and includes a shock-absorber system. The watch's components—dial, case, and movement—all bear the manufacturer's signature.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal 9P, flat, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production volume of the 'Nuggets' cuff series during the 1970s?
  • Are there variations in the tiger's eye stone selection across different examples of this model?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Piaget 'Cuff' Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPiaget“Piaget”
Movement Serial712754“No 712754”
Case Serial179792“case No. 179792”
Date1970s“Made in the 1970s”
Material18K yellow gold“18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch”
MovementCaliber 9P“M. Cal 9P”
Bracelet Width43 mm“Width of the bracelet: 43 mm”
Overall Length190 mm“Overall length approx. 190 mm”

Visible details

  • Integral textured yellow gold nugget bracelet
  • Oval-shaped tiger's eye dial
  • Yellow gold Dauphine hands
  • Two-body massive case construction

Research qualifications

  • The source recommends a movement overhaul at the buyer's expense.
  • Specific country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source text.

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

Consulted source

'Cuff' Piaget, No 712754, case No. 179792. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and unusual, large, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with an integral and textured wide 18K yellow gold 'Nuggets' bracelet bearing an oval aperture in its middle showing the tiger's eye dial.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 42b5b62d06

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