Piaget Tri-Tone 'Bark' Dress Watch

For most of its existence, Piaget operated quietly behind the proverbial horology curtain, producing some of the most mechanical movements in Switzerland. But when the Piaget name was displayed on the dial, the brand embodied a distinguishable lavish style that became synonymous with a period of opulence, representative of the American dream in the 1960s and 70s, as well as those wore it –– Andy Warhol, Roger Moore, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elvis Presley, and many more. Hailing from that era, this particular Piaget is housed in a petite gold case that features a beautiful champagne metallic dial. Its bezel and bracelet feature a tricolor ‘bark’ finish, a back winding crown and a dial that houses a matching ‘dauphine’ handset and a stylized Piaget signature. To make a watch with this bark finish in a modern context would cost a multiple of what these incredible vintage offerings do today. The amount of handwork and craftsmanship required is incredibly hard to replicate. Plus, this tri-tone finish elevates the complexity of the design to a new level. There are only a handful of vintage Piaget's that can match this particular piece’s presence and chic-ness. Whether you’re a watch connoisseur or not, this piece is sure to breathe a ton of life into any collection.