The story behind this Piaget Miss Protocole
The House of Piaget has always excelled in the subtle art of marrying haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie. In 1998, the Manufacture shook up the codes of classic elegance by unveiling a daring timepiece that would mark its era. The Piaget Miss Protocole reference 5322 reinvents the iconic Protocole line of the 1960s. Originally, this historic collection was distinguished by its formal rigour and very strict straight lines. With this new iteration, Piaget introduces a playful and infinitely precious innovation. The top clasp becomes an articulated jewellery clasp that functions like a hinge, allowing the strap to be changed with a simple click, without the need for any tools whatsoever. This technical find transforms the watch into an infinitely customisable accessory, reflecting the spirit of an era resolutely turned towards freedom and self-expression.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Miss Protocole
The aesthetics of this timepiece are based on an elegant rectangular case measuring 17 mm wide by 29 mm long, crafted entirely from 18-carat yellow gold. The ends of the case feature the famous godron motif, a strong visual signature of the Manufacture. The removable attachments sparkle thanks to a meticulous setting of around 30 brilliant-cut diamonds. The genuine white mother-of-pearl dial offers fascinating iridescent reflections, sublimated by stylised applied Arabic numerals and fine leaf-shaped yellow gold hands. Beneath this precious dial beats the calibre 57P quartz movement. This extra-thin Swiss mechanism, with 4 protective jewels, has a battery life of around 2 years and guarantees absolute precision in the display of hours and minutes. The watch is also water-resistant to 30 metres for everyday comfort. It is adorned with an elegant black patent leather strap, integrating perfectly with the exclusive attachment system.
Why this Piaget watch
Today, this creation is no longer offered in the manufacture's official catalogue. It is arousing growing interest on the second-hand market thanks to its singular design, its ultra-flat format and its ingenious interchangeable strap system. Buying this jewellery version is like buying a real piece of Piaget's creative history. It represents a perfect balance between investing in a precious metal piece set with diamonds and the intimate pleasure of wearing a jewel of resolutely timeless charm on the wrist.
Delivered contents and condition
This piece will arrive carefully accompanied by its original Piaget box. The watch has visible signs of wear, including light micro-scratches on the soft gold caseback that reflect its history and experience. This condition reflects regular and normal wear for a watch from this decade. Polishing is still entirely feasible on request from the purchaser to restore it to its original lustre.
Guarantee and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece with a 12-month guarantee. We accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for fitting and collection on site or fully secure international shipping.
* Used condition - Visible signs of wear. Aesthetics in keeping with the experience and age of the piece. Polishing available on request.
