This Piaget Governor Annual Calendar represents a classically styled high complication from the late 1990s to early 2000's as observed from auction records and listings from credible dealers. The 33mm yellow gold case houses the automatic Calibre 8535, a sophisticated, ETA-based movement modified by Piaget, which provides a full triple calendar. Its functions for day, date, and month are legibly displayed on a silvered, guilloché dial with Roman numerals. This reference is an excellent example of Piaget's traditional watchmaking in the pre-Richemont and early-Richemont era, combining a complex movement with understated case proportions.
Piaget was established in 1874 by Georges-Édouard Piaget in the Swiss village of La Côte-aux-Fées, initially as a high-precision movement manufacturer supplying other prominent brands. The maison's defining characteristic was solidified by the third generation, Gérald and Valentin Piaget, who introduced the revolutionary ultra-thin calibres 9P (manual) in 1957 and the micro-rotor 12P (automatic) in 1960. This technical mastery of thinness enabled Piaget's stylistic liberation in the 1960s and 70s, allowing its designers to create avant-garde pieces defined by hard-stone dials, cuff watches, and integrated gold bracelets.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: est. 2000 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Neo-Vintage Dress Watch
Size: 33mm Thickness: approx. 8mm Lug Width: approx. 18mm
Case: Yellow gold case, mirrored finish, light visible wear Bezel: Yellow gold stepped bezel, light visible wear Dial: White dial with guilloched center, recessed calendar sub-dials, printed markers Hands: Yellow gold stick hands, light visible wear
Crown: Yellow gold push-pull crown, light visible wear Crystal: Original sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Aftermarket leather strap Caseback: Yellow gold solid screw caseback, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: 8535