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Piaget 9501 A6 – Integrated 18K White Gold Rare Bloodstone Dial

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A Rare Intersection Of Mineral And Metal

The 1970s was the decade where Piaget defined the jewelry watch category, and this reference 9501 A6 is an exceptional example of that era. While the brand is famous for stone dials like malachite or lapis, Bloodstone is a far rarer variant of jasper characterized by its deep forest green color and distinctive red inclusions. Finding this specific stone paired with an integrated 18K white gold case is uncommon. Most stone dial Piagets from this period were executed in yellow gold, so the white gold provides a cooler and more understated aesthetic that highlights the organic texture of the dial.

The Architecture Of Integrated White Gold

The hallmark of high tier 1970s Piaget is the seamless transition between the case and the bracelet. This piece features a fully integrated 18K white gold bracelet that gives the watch the presence of a solid cuff on the wrist. The 29x27mm dimensions offer a balanced “TV Case” silhouette that leans into the sculptural nature of the design. Because Bloodstone was produced in much smaller quantities than other minerals, it represents a more specialized corner of the market. Not to mention the overall excellent condition of the stone alongside the case and bracelet.

Excellent Preservation And Mechanical Health

The watch is in very good overall condition and has been well preserved. The 18K white gold case and integrated bracelet show only very minimal surface scratching consistent with light use over several decades. The Bloodstone dial is completely uncracked, which is the most critical factor for any vintage stone dial. There is a small speck of metal visible inside the crystal at the 8 o'clock position, but it does not impact the integrity of the stone or the overall look of the watch. Mechanically, the manual wind movement is running strong after passing our test bench.

A Specialized Choice For The Piaget Collector

This watch works for the collector who is looking for the more nuanced side of vintage Piaget. It moves away from the high contrast yellow gold look in favor of a monochromatic and sophisticated finish. It makes sense as a foundational piece for a collection because finding another Bloodstone example in an integrated white gold case is a genuine challenge. It is a mature and sculptural timepiece that remains relevant today because it feels more like a piece of art than a standard watch. It is an honest and high integrity example of a rare reference.

Key Specs

Reference: 9501 A6

Model: Integrated Stone Dial Dress Watch

Year: 1970s

Movement: Manual Wind (Ultra-Thin)

Case Size: 29x27mm

Bezel: 18K White Gold

Bracelet: Integrated 18K White Gold (Fits up to 7.2in)

Dial: Natural Bloodstone

Metal: 18K White Gold

Weight: 81.5g

SKU: 568

History

Georges Edouard Piaget founded his manufactory in La Côte-aux-Fées in 1874, and for decades the company's reputation rested on its ability to produce movements of exceptional thinness — calibers that other high houses bought and put in their own watches. When Piaget began producing watches under its own name in the late 1950s and 1960s, it brought that ultra-thin expertise directly to the dial.

The Altiplano is Piaget's flagship ultra-thin collection, a direct expression of that founding expertise. The Grenade is a bold gem-set cocktail watch — all pave diamonds, colored stones, and sculptural bezels — occupying the space between watch and jewel without apology. The Limelight Gala, produced from the 2010s onward, is the modern heir to that cocktail tradition: an 18-karat white gold round case set with diamonds, a slim quartz movement, and a leather strap. All three collections reflect the same dual mastery that Piaget has always commanded: the thinnest movements in the world, in cases worth wearing.


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