There’s something positively sumptuous about an all-gold watch — even more so when paired to an all-gold bracelet. 

Such pieces were all the rage in the 1970s and 1980s, when solid gold permeated the zeitgeist and made its way even into the world of sports watches. However, while a solid-gold dive watch does indeed require a certain personality to pull off without veering into ‘used car salesman’ territory, solid-gold dress watches — like Paris — are always a good idea.

Take this exquisite piece from Piaget, specialists in ultra-thin watchmaking: seamlessly machined such that there’s no perceivable break from watch head to bracelet, it’s as much akin to a piece of jewelry as it is to a more traditional wristwatch. Furthermore, we happily contend that these days, it’s just as appropriate a timepiece for men as it is for women.

Housed in a 23mm 18K yellow gold case with hobnail texturing that seamlessly transitions into a fantastic integrated bracelet with a locking clasp with matching texturing throughout, this Reference 9131 C also features a striking Onyx dial with a 'dauphine' handset and Piaget's ultra thin Calibre 9P manual winding movement.

We don’t get many pieces like this coming across our desks — timepieces whose aesthetics and engineering are an equal match. Once you try this Piaget on, we’re sure you’ll agree!

*Due to the design of this bracelet, sizing alterations may require custom work. Lead time after measurements are established is 4-6 weeks.*