The story behind this Piaget Miss Protocole
The House of Piaget has a rich tradition of crafting bold, asymmetrical timepieces. Born in the late 1990s, the Piaget Miss Protocole reference 5221 embodies a major creative turning point for women's watchmaking. It is a direct descendant of the classic Protocole line of the 1960s, from which it retains the famous vertical lined motif. The distinctive feature of this model is its architecture, designed as a veritable stylistic chameleon. When it was launched in 1998, the Manufacture shook things up by proposing a mobile, oversized upper arch, designed to change straps with a simple gesture. This innovation transformed the timepiece into a playful fashion accessory where customers could switch from sober leather to silk or feather finery.
Case, calibre and bracelet of this Miss Protocole
Made from solid yellow gold, the 17-millimetre-wide by 24-millimetre-long armour is distinguished by its fully fluted surfaces. These parallel grooves feature mirror-polished edges that catch the light with great subtlety. The dial, protected by a flat sapphire crystal, reveals a natural white mother-of-pearl surface with iridescent reflections. The display focuses on the essentials, with fine painted Arabic numerals in positions 3, 6 and 9 surrounding sword-shaped yellow gold hands. The back of the case, closed by 4 small screws, houses the Piaget Manufacture 57P quartz calibre, guaranteeing impeccable precision thanks to its frequency of 32768 Hz. The whole is fastened to the wrist by a bright red leather strap ideal for a 15-centimetre wrist, featuring the collection's famous interchangeability system.
Why this Piaget watch
This timepiece is generating a lot of interest on the second-hand market thanks to its striking design and its status as a now-discontinued vintage piece. Finding such a configuration in solid yellow gold makes it possible to acquire a genuine fragment of the history of women's watch design. The rarity of this asymmetrical aesthetic offers watch lovers a strong alternative to today's classic models, which are often highly standardised. Its pre-owned price positioning also represents a relevant opportunity to include a jewellery creation from a historic manufacture in one's collection.
Delivered contents and condition
This timepiece is delivered in its exclusive The Swiss Collector presentation box. The watch is in exceptional aesthetic condition following professional polishing carried out to the highest standards before being offered for sale. The yellow gold fluting has regained all its original brilliance without losing the sharpness of its angles. The mother-of-pearl dial is immaculate and the red leather has an interior patina that bears witness to its authenticity and history. This overall condition allows its future purchaser to immediately enjoy a revived and radiant piece.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector guarantees the authenticity of this piece. We offer a 24-month guarantee on this model and accept returns within 10 days according to our conditions. As Switzerland's leading second-hand retailer with the largest network of boutiques, we offer online booking for onsite fitting and collection or fully secure international shipping.
* Very good condition - watch already worn and polished. Slight signs of external wear. Case and bracelet in excellent condition overall.
