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Piaget 18k Gold Tank Cased Dress Watch, ref. 9154, circa 1970s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Piaget (maker)
Date
c. 1970s
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Materials / technique
gold
Stock no.
vws4270
Credit line
Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (vws4270)
Catalogue title (original)
Piaget 18k Gold Tank Cased Dress Watch - Model Ref: 9154 - c.1970s (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number vws4270), this is a wristwatch by Piaget, made in Switzerland, dated c. 1970s. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

A refined 1970s Piaget Model Ref: 9154 in solid 18k gold with fluted square case, original gold pin buckle and timeless vintage charm Founded in 1874, Piaget has built its reputation on ultra-thin movements and refined, elegant designs that seamlessly blend watchmaking with high jewellery. The 9P movement, introduced in 1957, was one of the world’s thinnest mechanical calibres at the time and became the cornerstone for many of Piaget’s dress watches throughout the 1960s and 70s. With their distinctive case shapes and precious metal construction, vintage Piaget pieces like this are now highly coveted for their timeless sophistication and technical ingenuity. What’s on Offer We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Piaget dress watch in solid 18k gold, dating from the 1970s—a period that saw Piaget creating some of its most distinctive and refined designs. The beautifully proportioned square case with its fluted edges is very much of the era and catches the light wonderfully, while the vertically brushed gold-tone dial is signed simply “Piaget” at 12 o’clock and “Swiss” at 6 o’clock, allowing the minimalist aesthetic to shine. On close inspection, the dial shows a couple of minor imperfections consistent with its age, but we feel these only enhance its vintage charm and will be appreciated by collectors who value the natural ageing process of these beautiful watches. We have also taken into account these imperfections when pricing this watch! The slender dauphine hands complement the dial perfectly, and the watch is fitted to a black leather strap with its original 18k gold Piaget pin buckle, completing the luxurious package. On the wrist, this Piaget has a timeless elegance and a distinct 1970s character that is sure to appeal to those with a love for classic Swiss watchmaking.

Historical context

Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)

Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.

Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.

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Atlas type guide

Wristwatches

Bracelet watches were worn by women from the early nineteenth century — Breguet made one for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, in 1810–12 — but the wristwatch only became a man's instrument with military use and aviation in the early twentieth century. Between the World Wars it overtook the pocket watch; the 1920s and 1930s brought rectangular Art Deco cases, water-resistant cases and the first automatic winding systems.

After 1945 the wristwatch became a carrier of identity — dress watches, sports and dive watches, chronographs, calendars — produced by Swiss, American, Japanese, German, Soviet and Chinese industries. The quartz revolution after 1969 and the mechanical renaissance since the 1990s, including the rise of independent watchmakers, complete the story.

What to look for

  • The reference number (between the lugs or inside the case back) and serial number, the starting point for dating.
  • The calibre: its maker and number are often stamped under the dial or on the bridge.
  • Originality of dial, hands and crown — refinished ('redial') dials are common.
  • Case material marks: 18K/750, 14K/585, stainless steel, gold-filled, plated.

Dating clues

  • Wire-lug cases: before c. 1925.
  • Water-resistant screw-down cases: from 1926.
  • Quartz movements: from 1969; sapphire crystals widespread after c. 1980.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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