Piaget Tank Blue Lapis

It’s a tank… but it’s not! 

​​For most of its existence, Piaget operated quietly behind the proverbial horology curtain, producing some of the most lauded mechanical movements in Switzerland. 

But when the Piaget name was displayed on the dial, the brand embodied a distinguishable lavish style that became synonymous with a period of opulence, representative of the American dream in the 1960s and 70s, as well as those wore it –– Andy Warhol, Roger Moore, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elvis Presley, and many more.

This particular Piaget provides an eclectic blend of tastes. A Tank dial layout, but executed with a stunning lapis lazuli blue dial and stepped case that evoke art-deco charm to the moon. 

Executed in yellow gold and topped with a sapphire crystal, this piece has a warmth on the wrist and a comfortable presence with a reassuring, yet not overbearing heft. In lieu of a conventional lug system, the strap is integrated directly into the case flank, allowing the broad piece to wear more compactly on wrists of all sizes.  

This piece comes with a signed ‘P’ 18K yellow gold pin buckle and black alligator strap. 

If any jewelry brand were to present a piece with this much style and character today, the watch would easily run multiples of the cost of this beautiful piece. This is just one of the many reasons we have been passionate about Piaget here at Analog Shift for many years. 

Be sure to grab this piece before someone else does!

Piaget is perhaps the foremost player in ultra-thin watches and watch movements in the world. Established in 1874 in Geneva and currently under the Richemont Group umbrella, the maison began producing wristwatch movements in 1911, manufacturing the Calibre 9P, its first ultra-thin, hand-wound mechanical movement, in 1957.

In 1960, Piaget released the Calibre 12P, the thinnest automatic movement in the world at the time, at just 2.3mm. It fitted many of its miniature movements into innovative timepieces hidden in coins, brooches, and cufflinks, becoming known equally for its jewelry.

The Piaget Altiplano Ultimate, released as a concept in 2018, became a full production model in 2020. At just 2mm thick, it took the record for thinnest watch on Earth. Today, Piaget continues to innovate in the realm of ultra-thin watchmaking, creating ultra-thin tourbillons, retrograde movements, and more.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a one-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

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All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.