Piaget's golden age is perhaps best understood through watches like this one - it is Piaget at its most Piaget.

Rather than treating the watch as a movement surrounded by a case, Piaget approached the entire object as a piece of extremely fine jewelry, combining a high-grade ultra-thin mechanical caliber engine, natural stones, precious metal, and near flawless gem-setting into one remarkably cohesive design.

The eye encounters it in layers. The original green nephrite jade dial is the visual heart of the watch. Every natural stone dial is inherently unique, and this one has a beautifully mottled range of moss, olive, and brighter green tones that seem to shift across the surface. With no hour indexes to interrupt it, the stone is allowed to function almost like a miniature work of natural art, interrupted only by the restrained Piaget signature and elegant gold hands.

Piaget framed that dial with an original 18K white gold bezel set with 28 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately .56 carat and eight full-cut emeralds totaling approximately .16 carat. The diamonds bring crisp brilliance around the edge - they are near flawless: white, extremely clean, and full of fire as you would expect from a watch of this caliber - while the emeralds pick up the green of the jade and make the bezel feel integrated with the dial rather than merely decorative.

Piaget was one of the great pioneers of this look. After introducing its ultra-thin hand-wound caliber 9P in 1957, the manufacture began producing ornamental stone dials in 1963, using the extra freedom afforded by its exceptionally thin movements to create watches that other houses could scarcely imitate. By the later 1960s, hardstone dials, jewelry bracelets, and ultra-thin mechanics had become signatures of the maison's most glamorous works.

Its original 18K yellow gold bracelet completes the composition beautifully. It catches the light with a soft, fabric-like shimmer. Done in a fabulous bark motif gorgeously hand-decorated by Piaget throughout, it is quite ornate - a joy to look at under magnification. One can only imagine the number of hours one of Piaget's master jewelers spent crafting it. The contrast of warm yellow gold, cool white diamonds, vivid emeralds, and natural green jade gives the watch real richness, but the overall effect remains refined rather than excessive.

To power the watch, the manufacture used its celebrated caliber 9P, the later evolution of the landmark 9P family that helped establish Piaget as one of the defining names in ultra-thin watchmaking.

Its renowned movement, one of the world's first ultra-thin wristwatch movement, measures a mere 2.15mm thick - less than the thickness of a US half-dollar! Despite its small size, it sacrifices nothing in performance, having earned a reputation as one of the most refined and reliable mechanisms on the supreme level of fine watchmaking.

Its condition makes the design even more compelling.

It is all original, including its two tiny case screws, which are often lost and replaced during a servicing for these watches.

The original unpolished case is in excellent condition with little wear. It retains all of its original factory finishing. A light polishing would make it present as essentially mint.

The original jade dial is essentially flawless.

One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and the Richemont Group, the owners of Piaget, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a new mainspring and brand new original Piaget sapphire crystal, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).

For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function and a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity. Also accompanying the watch is a Certificate of Authenticity from eBay and their new professional watch authentication team ($80 value).

Current retail price for a comparable new Piaget from their classic jewelery line which are remarkably similar: $81,500.00 USD + tax

Piaget's watches like this have continued to grow significantly more and more collectable. For the collector drawn to vintage Piaget at its most distinctive, this ref. 9706 A6 brings together nearly every quality that makes the house compelling: a natural stone dial, fine gem-setting, an integrated and decorated gold bracelet, and an important ultra-thin mechanical movement. It is glamorous without losing refinement, mechanically serious without advertising the fact, and unmistakably Piaget from across the room.

Manufacturer: Piaget
Serial no.: 78,683
Year made: c. 1970's
Model: Ref. 9706 A6
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Designed for: Ladies
Case material: 18K gold and original Piaget factory set diamonds and emeralds
Case condition: It has never been polished and is in excellent condition. It retains all of its original factory applied satin finish. A light polishing would make it presents as close to mint. Please inquire if you would like us to do that for you.
Case markings (outside): Case number 9706 A6, reference number 9706 A6, precious metal hallmark
Dimensions: 24mm diameter (excluding crown)
Dial: Signed Piaget, natural green nephrite jade stone, original, essentially flawless condition
Hands: Original, gold, faceted "dauphines"
Movement type: Piaget caliber 9P, extremely high grade, hand wound, 18 jewels, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock resistant
Band: Original, signed Piaget, gorgeous hammered integral mesh bracelet in 18K gold, sized to fit a small wrist up to approx. 6.3 inches, presents as just short of mint with the slightest wear on the underside - a light polishing could make it look mint. On the wrist it presents as mint. The length can be adjusted by a jeweler
Crystal:  Sapphire, original, mint condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center and the Richemont Group, the owners of Piaget, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 1-year international C.O.T. warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership, was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center and has done authorized work for the Richemont Group Service Center which in addition to Piaget owns brands including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and others.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide