There’s nothing more classic and appealing than a simple dress watch.To be clear, when we say “simple,” we mean “uncluttered and uncomplicated” — not unattractive!
The latter half of the 20th century saw a plethora of such watches hit the market. Generally fitted with leather straps and featuring two or three hands, these reliable wristwatches kept time during the classiest decades of the past 100 years. Some, however, were more innovative than others.
Take this exquisite Reference 41535 from Piaget, specialists in ultra-thin watchmaking. The design is executed in such a way that there’s no perceivable break from watch case to strap, resulting in a wearing experience that as much akin to a piece of jewelry as it is a more traditional wristwatch.
Its 20mm, yellow gold rectangular 'tank' case features diamond-set brancards a champagne sunburst dial with matching 'dauphine' handset, a thin profile Piaget manual winding movement, and is fitted to signed black leather alligator strap with a signed yellow gold pin buckle.
In virtually New Old Stock, unworn condition when we found it, we treated it to a full mechanical overhaul - making this stunning vintage time-capsule ready to finally have its moment on wrist, ready to dazzle!