There’s nothing more classic and appealing than a simple dress watch.

Though to be fair, when we say ‘simple’, we mean ‘uncomplicated’ — not unattractive! The 20th century saw a plethora of such watches hit the market. Generally available on leather straps and featuring two or three hands, these reliable wristwatches kept time during the classiest decades of the past 100 years. However, some were more innovative than others.

Take this exquisite piece from Piaget, specialists in ultra-thin watchmaking: it’s as much akin to a piece of jewelry as it is to a more traditional wristwatch.

Housed in a 36mm hexagonal 18K white gold case with a fantastic diamond-set bezel and matching pave dial, this Piaget possesses a striking presence unlike any other piece. To complement the striking dial and bezel, this watch is complemented by an 18K white gold integrated bracelet with 'bark' texturing.

This watch is powered by a manually-wound movement, and measures a svelte 6mm in thickness. Calling back to an Art Deco styling, this piece bears an extra flair and glimmer that its rectangular siblings do not possess.

While these beautiful Piaget pieces from the late 20th century went underappreciated for many years, we have recently seen a deserved surge in interest for these avant-garde designs. With its eye-catching design and fascinating dial, this is a standout timepiece appropriate for virtually any wrist!

Catch this one before it’s gone!