Piaget Protocole 9154

Piaget Protocole 9154 Refinished Onyx Dial 18k YG

Founded in 1874 by a young 19-year-old in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées, Piaget was originally nothing but a means for Georges Piaget to earn some extra money as he worked on movements and watches during the winter. After decades of producing watches for other brands, it was not until 1943 that the watchmaker would begin to sign their own watches and develop as the famed watchmaker that they are today. From then on, Piaget began to experiment with ultra-thin watches and push both horological and design boundaries, which eventually led to the brand expanding into jewelry in 1959, perhaps the brand’s best-known avenue today. With their impeccable craftsmanship, audacious style, and dedication to the spectacular, Piaget’s timepieces and jewelry began to coalesce, resulting in timepieces much like the Protocole ref. 5194 that we have here, which became a signature offering from within Piaget’s catalog. Boasting an 18kt yellow gold rectangular case measuring 25mm wide and 28mm tall with a lug-free design and an interesting vertical ‘tapestry’ pattern engraved down its entire front, the Protocole is an iconic piece of Piaget design. However, while the ref. 5194’s case is unique, this example’s jet-black onyx stone dial is what truly sets it apart. A stunning result of Piaget’s incredible work with stone dials, this timepiece likely resulted from Piaget’s Style Selector program where clients could pick from a variety of dials, bracelet options, case finishes, materials, and more for their watch. These stone dial Piaget offerings have become increasingly sought-after, and this onyx dial Protocole ref. 5194 is a perfect reminder of why collectors have flocked to them in recent times. Brand : Piaget Dimensions : 27.5mm L x 25mm W Model : Protocole Movement : Manual-wind cal. 9P1 Reference : 9154 Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa 1970s Condition : Very Good Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Refinished Black Onyx Dial THE DIAL A solid piece of jet-black onyx, this Protocole's dial is a stunning reminder of Piaget's Style Selector program whereby collectors could personalize their watches with different dials, strap options and much more. THE CONSTRUCTION While its 28mm long case might seem small, the Protocole's lug-free design means that its case wears larger than one would expect, with its big dial filling as much space as possible. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.