Piaget Rare Ref. 12301 A3 Tricolor 18k Gold Automatic 1970s

BRAND:                           Piaget

MODEL:                           12301 A3

CASE MATERIAL:            18k trigold

CASE MEASURES:          34 x 34 mm

MOVEMENT:                   Automatic         

FUNCTIONS:                   Time

CONDITION:                    Fine

An outstanding and rare Piaget from the 1970s, remarkable for its striking use of tri-color 18k gold—a bold statement from an era known for daring design. The textured dial resembles an abstract camouflage, with irregular patches of yellow and rose gold set against a white gold background, minimally adorned with black stick markers and slim blued-steel hands. The intricate texture continues onto the supple bracelet, where the tritone effect extends through the links and clasp. Notably, the Piaget-signed clasp features an uncommon double closure mechanism. Powered by the ultra-thin automatic caliber 12P with a micro-rotor, the case back bears a waterproof marking—though, as with most vintage examples, such claims should be taken cautiously today. A highly unusual and visually arresting Piaget that captures the brand’s flair for artistry.

Small amount of wear, long scratch on crystal.

5 mm thick case.

Piaget caliber 12P, 30 jewels manual wind movement.

Acrylic crystal.

Serial 760xx

Piaget bracelet fits up to 6 3/4 inch.

Length 7 1/4 inch.

18 mm lug width.

Modelled on 6 inch wrist.

ID 357864302532