{"product_id":"1976-piaget-protocole-9150-18k-yellow-gold-onyx-and-diamond-dial","title":"1976 Piaget Protocole 9150 - 18K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Dial","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA High Point Of 1970s Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Piaget Protocole was a canvas for the brand's most expressive and luxurious designs, especially during the 1970s. While the model itself is known for its elegant, integrated case, this example pushes into a higher tier with its factory-set onyx and diamond dial. This was not a standard offering. Pairing the deep, flawless black of a stone dial with the brilliance of four diamonds was a costly and difficult process, reserved for top-tier configurations that represented the height of Piaget's work as both a watchmaker and a jeweler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Power Of A Stone Dial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch captures the essence of an era when Piaget was a leader in material experimentation and bold style. The combination of 18K yellow gold with a perfect black onyx dial and diamond markers creates a stark, high-contrast look that is confident and uncompromising. The manual-wind movement allowed for an exceptionally thin profile, making the watch wear like a piece of jewelry. It's a pure expression of late-70s luxury, a time when design was adventurous and materials were paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Well-Preserved And Rare Configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18K yellow gold case is in good condition, retaining its distinct rectangular shape. The onyx dial is the main event and presents well, although it should be noted a minor chip near 11 o'clock, hardly viewable by the naked eye. The watch is fitted on its original leather strap with the correct Piaget buckle and is accompanied by its papers. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor The Discerning Collector\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a watch for someone who understands the intersection of horology and high design. The Protocole is a classic, but the onyx and diamond dial elevates it significantly. It's not a watch that screams for attention, but it has a powerful presence on the wrist that is unmistakable. It works today as a statement piece that represents a period when Piaget's creativity was at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Danny's Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54923189977379,"sku":"652","price":8850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF6285.jpg?v=1776114176","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1976-piaget-protocole-9150-18k-yellow-gold-onyx-and-diamond-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}