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Piaget 9040 G1 - 18K Yellow Gold Tiger Iron Stone Dial

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The Art Of The Stone Dial
During the 1970s, Piaget established itself as the undisputed master of hardstone dials. The brand elevated watchmaking into a form of high jewelry, using natural materials to create unique pieces of wearable art. This reference 9040 G1 is a perfect expression of that philosophy, built entirely from 18K yellow gold and centered on a rare Tiger Iron dial. It represents a specific and confident era of design that remains highly influential.
Gold And Grey Banding
The centerpiece of this watch is its Tiger Iron dial, a unique mineral that combines traditional Tiger Eye with natural iron deposits. This results in a distinct pattern of shimmering gold bands interwoven with metallic grey and black stripes. The effect is organic and dramatic, ensuring no two dials are exactly alike. The integrated 18K gold bracelet completes the look, creating a seamless flow of precious metal from end to end.
Well Preserved And Intact
This Piaget is in good original condition. Critically, the Tiger Iron dial is perfect and shows no cracks or fractures. The crystal is also in good shape. The 18K yellow gold case and integrated bracelet show signs of wear consistent with a watch from this era, and the case is believed to be unpolished. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.
A Physical Connection To Time
This is a watch for someone who appreciates design and material over pure utility. The manual-wind movement requires a daily interaction, a quiet moment of winding that creates a physical bond between the owner and the object. It is a statement piece that is both a watch and a bracelet, capturing the adventurous spirit of 1970s luxury design in a way that feels just as relevant today.
Key Specs
Reference: 9040 G1
Year: 1970s
Movement: Manual
Case Size: 26mm
Bezel: 18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold
Bracelet Length: 6.75in
Dial: Tiger Iron
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 68.3g
SKU: 1173