The 150th anniversary of Piaget With the return of the Polo 79

In 1979, Piaget introduced a watch on the market that would become a symbol of the 1980s. Today, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the house, the Polo 79 makes a remarkable and triumphant return.

A fascinating story 

In the 1970s, Piaget was already famous for his watches, but changes in the lifestyle of its customers required a new approach. Yves Piaget Explained: "We had to meet the specific demand of our customers accustomed to elegant watches. Today, our customers are more and more sports enthusiasts, which is part of the current evolution of lifestyles. They are looking for the Refinement and want to wear a quality watch even during their sports activities. This is why we created this chic sport line, both waterproof and shock resistant. "

There Piaget Polo was born in this way. This emblematic model, now called Piaget Polo 79, continues to embody the mind of his time. The polo of Piaget was a unique creation, a masterpiece of modern and aesthetic design entirely made of gold, where the case and the bracelet were merged into one room.

A watch inspired by the universe of the polo shirt

The polo shirt, or an elite sport which corresponded perfectly to the prestige of Piaget in the society. This watch was as comfortable in the trendy clubs in New York as on Palm Beach Polo Lands.

The pattern of polished godrons and satin links extended continuously from the bracelet to the case, and even to the dial, without any visible demarcation. The bracelet, made with remarkable know-how, gave the impression of having been sculpted from a single gold coin.

Although the polo shirt is robust and waterproof, it made no compromise in terms of luxury and rarity, being manufactured exclusively with precious metals. With extra-flat movements of Piaget, she embodied both revolution and elegance.

The Polo 79 now represents the authentic version of the original model, improved by some subtle details to adapt to current trends. The quartz movement has been replaced by the extra-plat 1200p1 automatic movement of manufacture, offering a precise and reliable operation.

Since its creation in 1874, Piaget embodies creative audacity and innovation in the field of watchmaking. Over the years, the house has been able to preserve its artistic values ​​and its commitment to artisanal excellence. On this 150th anniversary, the Polo 79 perpetuates this heritage of virtuosity and elegance, testifying to the indelible imprint left by Piaget in the world of luxury watchmaking.