Designing a simple watch that stands out from the pack without being outlandish is a formidable task. 

Indeed, most designs come up short. But not so this example from Piaget, makers of some of the world’s best ultra-thin watches: This beauty from the 1970s is that rare design that’s both rooted in the era during which it was conceived, yet forward-thinking enough to remain contemporary decades later. 

It features a 33mm 18K yellow gold 'cushion' case with radiating 'hobnail' finishing, a mineral crystal, a polished bezel, and a champagne 'hobnail' dial with applied indices and a matching blued-steel handset.

Powered by an ultra-thin, hand-wound movement this piece comes fitted with a matching yellow gold bracelet with 'hobnail' finishing and a locking clasp.

Brilliant!

This beautiful timepiece is suitable for most wrists and makes for a statement dress watch for the discerning collector. Horologically interesting and positively beautiful to behold, it checks all the boxes!