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Piaget Asymmetric - Tiger Eye Dial

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Piaget When They Were Taking A Radical Approach To Design

The Asymmetric line sits far outside Piaget’s already unconventional 1970s output. Nothing here is meant to feel balanced in the traditional sense. The case is intentionally offset, the bracelet flows in one direction, and the watch reads more like a design object than a conventional timepiece. It is compact, but the integrated bracelet gives it presence far beyond the measurement.

Why This Configuration Matters

The tiger eye dial is the entire story. Piaget used stone dials sparingly, and tiger eye was never a forgiving material. Each cut is different, some are quite mundane. This is a particularly strong cut with pronounced striping and depth which adds an extra layer at a glance. 

The integrated 18k yellow gold bracelet is just as important. It completes the asymmetrical design and gives the watch its flow. These bracelets are often heavily worn or stretched. This one remains in good to very good shape for its age, which matters more than cosmetic perfection. Manual wind keeps the case slim and preserves the proportions Piaget was chasing with this design.

What You Need To Know Before Wearing It

Condition is good overall, but the dial must be understood clearly. The tiger eye dial has visible cracking, starting around seven o’clock and running toward the center, with additional cracking around eight thirty and nine. This is plainly visible and part of the watch’s current state.

The case and crystal are in good condition. The bracelet is in good to very good shape. The movement is running but losing time at approximately minus forty six seconds per day and would benefit from a service.

Why This Watch Still Holds Weight

This is a piece you can confidently wear without fear of a large financial loss after one bump. It works for someone who values design history and material rarity over cosmetic perfection. A bold, uncommon Piaget that tells its story honestly and is increasingly difficult to find at all, let alone with this dial.

 

Every watch we offer has been authenticated and mechanically looked over to ensure immediate usability.

Bracelet extension, cutting, or sizing is available upon request through our professional in-house jewelers.

 

Key Specs

Reference: 9487

Model: Asymmetric

Year: 1970s

Movement: Manual wind

Case Size: 23mm

Bezel: 18k yellow gold (integrated)

Bracelet: Integrated 18k yellow gold

Dial: Tiger Eye

Wrist Size: Fits approx. 6.35 inches

SKU: 352

History

Piaget was founded in 1874 by Georges-Édouard Piaget in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company originally started as a workshop specializing in the production of high-quality movements for other watchmakers. Piaget gained a reputation for its excellence in craftsmanship and its ability to create ultra-thin movements, a trademark that would later become one of its signature features.Piaget’s journey as a watchmaker shifted toward producing timepieces with record-breaking movements in luxury hand-crafted precious metal watches, such as the Piaget Polo, Protocol, Emperador, Altiplano, and several other models. They focused on the watch's appearance and innovative movements like the 7P, 9P, 12P, 530P automatic, and some ultra-thin mechanical movements.Piaget is known for its luxury craftsmanship, which means they don't settle for anything less than perfection. Each gold watch is made with precise finishes throughout the case and bracelet. Piaget only created timepieces in precious metals, which meant there was lots of room for error, as these metals are more fragile. They employed the best goldsmiths in the world, who worked around the clock to ensure that every watch was made perfectly. Since each Piaget is made by hand, almost every one is unique in its own way—whether it’s a malachite stone dial cut from a single stone or a bracelet with a Florentine finish that differs slightly from another.Many watch brands create gold watches with true craftsmanship, but when it comes to Piaget, nothing could top them in terms of quality. Throughout the 1960s to the 1990s, Piaget gained popularity with celebrities and royalty, cementing its status as a symbol of luxury.

Piaget Asymmetric - Tiger Eye Dial
Piaget Asymmetric - Tiger Eye Dial Sale price$18,000.00 USD

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