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Piaget 13427 - Yellow Gold Hobnail Dial

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Texture Does The Work Here

This Piaget leans entirely on surface and proportion. The champagne hobnail dial immediately sets the tone, catching light in a way flat dials never do. The inclusion of an automatic movement by Piaget is something seldom seen from this era. This is a dress watch built around feel rather than complication.

Why This Configuration Matters

The hobnail execution is the point. Piaget carried the pattern from the dial through to the 18k yellow gold bezel, which ties the whole watch together visually. It reads cohesive and intentional, not decorative for decoration’s sake.

Automatic movement in a case like this is also worth noting. Piaget managed to keep the watch slim and refined while offering convenience, which is not always a given with their vintage pieces. It sits comfortably in that space between pure dress watch and daily wear.

What You Need To Know Before Wearing It

The case is in good condition with normal wear for age. The dial shows a bit of dirt but is to be expected with its age. The strap and buckle are brand new and non-original. The watch is running well after passing by our test bench.

Why This Watch Still Works

This is a Piaget for someone who values texture and design over perfection. The hobnail work gives it character that most simple dress watches never develop.

It works as a lightweight gold dress watch that feels interesting up close and wears easily day to day. Not pristine, not precious, but honest and very much in line with what Piaget did well in this era.

 

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: 13427

Movement: Automatic

Case Size: 32 × 31mm

Bezel: Hobnail 18k yellow gold

Bracelet: Leather

Dial: Champagne hobnail

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 13427 - Yellow Gold Hobnail Dial
Piaget 13427 - Yellow Gold Hobnail Dial Sale price$8,500.00 USD

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

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2 months ago

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