Piaget have a rich history of producing some fine and beautiful watches, especially featuring ornamental stone dials, as well as stone-set cases, which are becoming increasingly sought-after as collectors begin to finally appreciate their quality and value.

This stunning example is a Piaget "Tank" ref. 9297 from the early 1970s in 18k yellow gold and features its original blue lapis lazuli stone dial. The watch houses the manual wind Piaget 9P calibre movement. The aforementioned Cartier equivalent from the same era would be around 3 times the price, making this Piaget - and Piaget as a whole - excellent value for watches both quality and rare. The watch is twinned to a blue leather strap with its gold-plated Piaget pin buckle. 

The watch is an excellent example, with a very well-preserved lapis dial which is free of cracks and chips. The case is in good condition with some light scratches commensurate with age, and crisp hallmarks and numbering. The glass is free of marks.