Sale 1647
New York
|
12 April 2006
Property of a Gentleman from California
Price realised
USD 3,600
Estimate
PIAGET. AN UNUSUAL 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND WRISTWATCH Signed Piaget, Movement No. 641333, circa 1980 With nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, glucydur balance, adjusted to 5 positions, temperature and isochronism, lozenge-form black matte dial with applied baton numerals, round-cut diamond-set surround, circular case with wide concave bezel, case, dial and movement signed, with 18k white gold Piaget buckle 34mm diam.
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