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

In 1979, Piaget introduced a watch to the market that would become a symbol of the 1980s. Today, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Maison, 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 his customers required a new approach. Yves Piaget explained: "We had to respond to the specific demand of our customers who are used to elegant watches. Today, our customers are increasingly sports enthusiasts, which is part of the current evolution of lifestyles. They are looking for refinement and want to wear a quality watch even during their sporting activities. This is why we created this creation sublime, both waterproof and shock resistant."

This is how the Piaget Polo. This iconic model, now called Piaget Polo 79, continues to embody the spirit of its time. The Polo of Piaget was a specific creation, a modern and aesthetic masterpiece made entirely of gold, where the case and the bracelet were fused into a single piece.

A watch inspired by the world of polo

Polo is an elite game that perfectly matches the status of Piaget in society. This watch was equally at home in the trendy golf clubs of New York as it was on the polo fields of Palm Beach.

The pattern of polished gadroons and satin-finished links extended continuously from the bracelet to the case, and even to the dial, without any trace of demarcation. The bracelet, crafted with remarkable craftsmanship, gave the impression of having been sculpted from a single piece of gold.

Although the Polo was robust and waterproof, it made no compromises in terms of luxury and rarity, being made exclusively with precious metals. Featuring the thinnest movements of Piaget, She embodies both revolution and elegance.

The Polo 79 today represents the authentic version of the original model, improved by a few subtle details to adapt to current trends. The quartz movement has been replaced by the slimmer 1200P1 automatic manufacture movement, which offers precise and reliable operation.