Reference 38260 comes as Watch Only •Wire Price: $2,200 •Specifications: Year: Circa 1970s Model: Quadrato Case Diameter: 27mm Lug to Lug: 33mm Case: Solid Gold Dial: Tiger's Eye Stone Movement: Manual •Condition: The solid gold case looks unpolished and comes with the original female end spring bars. The dial, a Tiger's Eye stone, is in nice condition with no cracking. The watch comes with its original buckle. •The Story: The Quadrato model was Baume Et Mercier's version of the Ceinture by Cartier. It dates to the 1970s and has a factory stone dial. Similar to Cartier, this model is available in two sizes: 25mm and 27mm. The Quadrato can also be found with many different dial configurations, from unique stone dials to regular Roman dials. Some are even diamond-set or have a lacquer finish. We believe that these stone dials are associated with Piaget, which is a big statement to make, but we do have some supporting evidence. First, Baume Et Mercier was actually under Piaget's ownership from 1964 to 1988. We also know that only during this exact time period did we see the brand use stone dials for their watches. At the same time, on occasion, you can find a double-signed Baume Et Mercier with the Piaget name.