An unusual and gorgeous vintage Piaget reference 9672 from circa 1970–80, crafted in 18k yellow gold and retailed by Neiman Marcus. The watch appears to retain its original unpolished finish, with deep hallmarks and a hand-inscribed Neiman Marcus inventory number visible on the case.
What makes this piece particularly striking is the continuation of texture across the entire watch. Fine horizontal ridging runs across the 18k gold case and continues in the same direction across the dial, creating an almost uninterrupted fluted surface. The crystal sits beautifully above the case, gently curving with its shape and adding another layer to the architectural profile.
The dial is signed Piaget and N.M. for Neiman Marcus, with matte black printed indices and contrasting blued-steel hands. Some bubbling is visible in the black printing, which may relate to work performed after the watch was imported into the United States.
Powered by the Piaget caliber 9P manual-wind movement. Fitted with its vintage Piaget brown crocodile strap and Piaget-signed 18k yellow gold tang buckle. The combination of warm gold, continuous horizontal texture and Neiman Marcus signature gives this unusual Piaget considerably more presence than its minimal design might suggest.
Reference: 9672
Serial Number: 1115xx
Case: 18k yellow gold with fine horizontal ridging; strong hallmarks and hand-inscribed Neiman Marcus inventory number 7094
Case Size: 25 × 31.5 mm; 5 mm thick
Dial: Horizontally ridged gold-tone dial signed Piaget and N.M., with matte black printed indices and blued-steel hands; bubbling visible to portions of the black printing
Movement: Piaget caliber 9P, 18-jewel manual wind
Crystal: Raised crystal gently curved to follow the shape of the case
Strap: Vintage Piaget brown crocodile
Buckle: Piaget-signed 18k yellow gold tang buckle
Lug Width: 19 mm
Condition: Appears to retain its unpolished original finish; bubbling visible in portions of the dial printing
Service: Oiling and timing performed by our watchmaker
