Piaget Hobnail 9151

CIrca 1970s Piaget Clous De Paris Hobsnail Finish 18K YG 9P Manual-Wind W/O

Brand : Piaget Type : Wristwatch Movement : Mechanical (Manual) Band Colour : Blue Dial Colour : Champagne Year Manufactured : 1970-1979 Customised : No Reference Number : 9151 Vintage : Yes Department : Unisex Adults Case Colour : Gold Band Material : Leather Model : Hobnail Style : Classic, Dress/Formal, Luxury Features : Swiss Movement, Swiss Made Case Material : Yellow Gold Bezel Colour : Gold Display : Analogue Fully-Serviced Circa 1970s Piaget ‘Clous de Paris’ Hobsnail 18K YG Case Ref 9151 Vertically Brushed Champagne Dial 9P Ultra-Thin Manual-Winding Movement Watch Only Brand: Piaget Model: 9P ‘Clous de Paris’ Rectangular Hobsnail Case 18K YG Year: Circa 1970s Reference: 9151 Case Size: 23x28mm Case material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold rectangular ‘Clous de Paris’ Hobsnail-finished case Dial: Champagne yellow vertically-brushed finished dial Movement: Piaget manual-wind Calibre 9P.1 (running beautifully being fully-serviced). Strap material: Blue alligator leather strap Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition Delivery Scope: Watch only Trades: (Accepted at wholesale value). Location: Melbourne, VIC. Hello everyone, The Piaget Ref. 9151 “Clous de Paris” is a quintessential example of 1970s Piaget elegance — a watch that combines refined goldsmithing, minimalist design, and the technical mastery of ultra-thin watchmaking that defined the brand’s golden era. Crafted from solid 18-karat yellow gold, the watch features Piaget’s signature “Clous de Paris” hobnail-patterned case, a finely textured guilloché surface that catches the light in a subtle, luxurious way. Its rectangular form recalls classic dress watches of the time — understated, elegant, and proportioned for formal wear. The vertically brushed champagne dial gives the piece a warm, sophisticated tone, perfectly matched with slender gold baton hands and minimal dial text. The simplicity of the dial draws attention to the exquisite case finishing, allowing the craftsmanship to speak for itself. Inside beats Piaget’s Calibre 9P, a manual-winding ultra-thin movement that was revolutionary in its day. Introduced in 1957, the 9P measures only about 2 mm thick, making it one of the thinnest mechanical movements ever created and a cornerstone of Piaget’s reputation for slim horology. Despite its delicate proportions, it is robustly built and beautifully finished. This particular example — described as fully serviced and offered as “watch only” — presents in well-preserved condition, ensuring reliable performance from its vintage movement. Measuring around 23 × 28 mm and just 4–5 mm thick, it sits almost weightlessly on the wrist, exuding quiet sophistication rather than flash. In essence, the Piaget Ref. 9151 “Clous de Paris” is not only a timepiece but also a statement of refined taste: a fusion of gold artistry and horological precision. For collectors, it represents a pure expression of Piaget’s craftsmanship in the 1970s — elegant, ultra-thin, and unmistakably luxurious. Based in Melbourne, VIC. Thanks again everyone! 😁