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Piaget Tanagra Watch

Piaget Tanagra 18k Yellow Gold 33mm Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET TANAGRA 18K YELLOW GOLD WATCH Ref#: 17041M401D Condition: Like-New Model: Piaget Tanagra
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18K Yellow Gold Watch - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with Piaget Diamond
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Tanagra 16033M401D Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Piaget Tanagra 16033M401D Ladies Watch. This elegant timepiece features a 25mm case made of 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Tanagra GOA15262 18K Yellow Gold Pave Dial Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Piaget Tanagra Ladies Watch GOA15262. This exquisite timepiece features a 25mm 18k yellow gold case
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Tanagra Lapis Lazuli Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet Vintage Watch Full Set
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Pre-owned Piaget Tanagra Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Dial quartz watch in 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

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Ladies Diamond Piaget Tanagra Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Piaget Tanagra Wristwatch with Black Face featuring 70 Round
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Brand Piaget Model Tanagra 16031.M.401.D or 16031 M 401 D Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Piaget Tanagra 18 Karat Yellow Gold Quartz Women s Watch 16033 M 401 D
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
m (10 ATM) Model: Tanagra Display: Analog Serial Number: 16033 M 401 D Watch Shape: Round Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Tanagra Pave Diamond Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k Yellow Gold Full Pave Diamond Bracelet Watch By Piaget. From the Tanagra Collection. Model
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Early 2000s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Lady s Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Tanagra Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Hartsdale, NY
Ladies Piaget Tanagra, in 18K Yellow Gold With factory Diamond pave dial and Stup cut ruby hour
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold Diamond Bezel Tanagra Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name Piaget Style Number 16073 M4310 Series Tanagra Gender Ladies Case Material 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Tanagra Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget 18k yellow gold Tanagra men's wristwatch, Ref. 1855T, with quartz movement. 18k yellow gold
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Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Tanagra Dial Diamond Bezel Watch 18 Karat in Stock
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Model: Tanagra Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 25mm Crystal: Scratch
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Tanagra Yellow Gold Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Watch - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case with custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Tanagra quartz Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Greenwich, CT
Piaget designs and produce watches since 1874, telling time with beauty and brilliance. Such as
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artist Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Piaget Yellow Gold Tanagra Midsize quartz Wristwatch, c 1993
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Piaget Tanagra Midsize watch from 1993. Model 17141. 18K Yellow gold case and bracelet with
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Tanagra Quartz Wristwatch ref 17141M 411 D
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (33mm diameter). Ivory colored dial with gold Roman numerals. 18k yellow gold bracelet ( will fit apx. 7-1/2-inch wrist). Pre-owned with custom box. Curr...
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Tanagra Quartz Wristwatch Ref 15031
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: quartz Function: hours, minutes Case: round 25mm 18k yellow gold case with fixed bezel, sapphire crystal, pull/push crown, water resistant Dial: white roman numeral dial, g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 18 Karat Gold Tanagra Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
PIAGET 18K GOLD TANAGRA WATCH. -Mint condition -18k Yellow Gold, Diamond -Movement: Quartz -Case
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2010s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Tanagra Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget Case Material: 18k yellow gold Case Diameter: 21mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Tanagra Chronograph Yellow Gold Watch Ref 14081
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Tanagra Chronograph Yellow Gold Watch Ref 14081 - Quartz. 18K Yellow gold ( 33 mm
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Piaget Tanagra Men s 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch 17061
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Piaget Tanagra Men's 18k Yellow Gold Quartz Watch 17061 - Quartz. 18k yellow gold case (29 x 32 mm
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Piaget Tanagra Ref 16051 M 401 D Preowned 18 Karat Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
port for casual or dress this Pristine Conditioned ladies 22mm Piaget Tanagra, ref. 16051 M 401 D
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21st Century and Contemporary Swazi Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Piaget Tanagra Ref 16051 M 401 D 18k Ladies Lapis Dial Gold Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Tanagra, ref. 16051 M 401 D. This circa 1990 watch is solid 18K yellow gold and features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Piaget Tanagra 16031M401D
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
box & papers. Ref 16031M401D. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Dress Piaget Tanagra
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Tanagra 16031M401D
Piaget Tanagra 16031M401D
W 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Piaget Tanagra 17043 m 401 D
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Dress Piaget Tanagra 17043 m 401 D watch is made out of yellow gold on a
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Tanagra 16033 m 401 d in yellow gold with a White dial 25mm Quartz watch
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
preowned Dress Piaget Tanagra 16033 m 401 d watch is made out of yellow gold on a 18k bracelet with a 18k
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Tanagra in 18k Yellow Gold with Factory Original Diamond Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Surfside, FL
. Fine Pre-owned Piaget Watch. Certified preowned Dress Piaget Tanagra 16035 M 404 D watch is made out
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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Piaget Yellow Gold Tanagra Diamond Opal Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold men's watch, crafted by Piaget, featuring black opal and diamond dial with Roman
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Ladies Piaget Tanagra 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Factory Diamond Bezel
By Piaget
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pre-owned ladies' Piaget Tanagra with factory Piaget diamond bezel and white dial with
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Piaget Tanagra 17041 M 401 D, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
Piaget Tanagra Reference #: 17041 M 401 D. Mens Quartz Watch Yellow Gold White 33 MM. Verified and
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1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Piaget Tanagra Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piaget tanagra watch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 7 vintage or 8 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a piaget tanagra watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A piaget tanagra watch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 5 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our piaget tanagra watch for sale are for women, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Piaget Tanagra Watch?

The price for a piaget tanagra watch starts at $6,200 and tops out at $9,999 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,862.

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In 1874, at age 19, Georges-Édouard Piaget (1855–1931) began manufacturing handmade timepiece components and movements in a workshop on his family farm in La Côte-aux-Fées, Switzerland. The company expanded into luxury wristwatches and pocket watches under the direction of Georges-Édouard’s son, Timothée Piaget. Later, Timothée’s sons, Gérald and Valentin Piaget, would lead a team of talented craftspeople into a new era of innovation for the brand in both watches and luxury jewelry.

The Piaget family name was trademarked in 1943 and a large manufacturing facility was established in La Côte-aux-Fées. There they would perfect one of their signatures: ultra-thin movements. Valentin urged his design team to “do what has never been done before.”

In 1959, the Salon Piaget was opened in Geneva, where Piaget also set up workshops for goldsmithing and gem setting, introducing the company’s inaugural jewelry creations and establishing a creative hub where artisans were encouraged to push the boundaries of their designs. In 1963, Piaget released its first collection of watches with ornamental stones set into their dials (the brand's stone-dial watches are undeniable classics of watchmaking).

These artful creations caught the eye of such storied tastemakers as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol and Sophia Loren. In 1967, Yves Piaget collaborated with Salvador Dalí on a collection with pieces featuring the Dalí d’Or gold medals of the artist and his wife, Gala. Gala would also inspire the 1973 Limelight Gala timepiece and the subsequent collection.

Luxury jewelry designed by the company’s artisans has often cleverly reflected Piaget’s watchmaking origins, like the Possession collection, whose swinging pendants and turning rings nod to the movement of its watches. The Rose and Sunlight collections of bracelets, earrings and necklaces, meanwhile, reflect natural themes with a bit of Art Deco style. Piaget’s watches, likewise, have embodied an inventive approach to design, such as the Piaget Polo watch, which was introduced in 1979, popular for its luxurious refinement and widely imitated in the 1980s.

In 2001, the Piaget Haute Horlogerie was opened outside of Geneva, a facility that advanced its work in watchmaking and jewelry. The Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler now operates as part of the Richemont Group.

Find Piaget rings, necklaces, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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