Piaget 9706 A6 White Gold Lapis
The Piaget reference 9706 A6 is a striking expression of the maison’s 1970s jewelry watchmaking, combining the cool tone of 18k white gold with a rich lapis lazuli stone dial and a diamond-and-sapphire-set bezel. Measuring 25mm, the watch is beautifully balanced: the deep, natural blue of the lapis forms the focal point, while alternating precious stones around the bezel introduce brilliance and further shades of blue. An integrated white gold bracelet completes the monochromatic composition, giving the piece the appearance of a finely crafted jewel that happens to tell the time.
Excellent vintage condition
Piaget’s jewelry watches of the 1960s and 1970s represent one of the most creative periods in the maison’s history. Ultra-thin mechanical movements allowed its designers to move beyond conventional watchmaking and experiment with precious metals, hardstone dials, unusual case shapes, and elaborate integrated bracelets.
This reference brings together several of the elements that make vintage Piaget particularly collectible. Most captivating is the natural lapis lazuli dial, whose intense blue color and individual variations make every stone dial inherently unique. Hardstone dials were considerably more difficult to produce than conventional metal dials—the material had to be cut exceptionally thin while remaining intact—making well-preserved vintage examples especially desirable.
Surrounding the lapis is an elaborate diamond and sapphire-set bezel. The sapphires echo the blue of the dial while the diamonds introduce contrast and light, creating a layered blue-and-white palette that feels especially sophisticated against the cool 18k white gold. Rather than overwhelming the lapis, the gemstones frame and accentuate the natural beauty of the stone.
The case flows directly into an integrated 18k white gold bracelet, continuing Piaget’s philosophy of treating the watch and bracelet as a single design. Its finely worked construction gives the gold a soft, fluid quality on the wrist and allows the watch to read as a complete piece of jewelry rather than a conventional timepiece on a bracelet.
Powered by a manually wound movement, the reference 9706 A6 retains the mechanical character and elegant proportions that define Piaget’s finest vintage creations.
Preserved in excellent vintage condition, this Piaget is a particularly beautiful combination of the maison’s most desirable design signatures: white gold, natural lapis lazuli, diamonds, sapphires, and an integrated bracelet. The richness of the stone dial against the cool white gold makes the piece especially striking, while the diamond-and-sapphire bezel elevates it into a true jewelry watch.
