An emblem of sporty chic style, the introduction of the Piaget Polo in 1979 represented the Swiss watchmaker’s foray into sports watches with integrated bracelets, joining the likes of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Worn by the likes of Andy Warhol, Bjorn Borg, and Roger Moore, the Piaget Polo has undergone several iterations and revisions, with various dial colours, skeletonised versions, and complications sitting within the range.
For the first time, Piaget is introducing a perpetual calendar to the enigmatic line. The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar is designed to advance the day, date, and year until 2100, and comes complete with a moonphase complication. Combining its prowess for perpetual calendars and ultra-thin movements, the timepiece features the ultra-thin in-house calibre 1255P, which measures just 4mm and is modelled off the record-breakingly thin calibre 1200P.
The stainless steel case sits at a wearable 42mm, with the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar maintaining slim proportions at just 8.65mm wide. The dial takes on an emerald green hue, seen in many of the time-only Piaget Polos, and features a gadroon (horizontal grooves) pattern that catches the light at different angles. Three subdials house the date, month, and day complications, with a moonphase indication at 6 o’clock. The gadroon pattern continues onto the integrated bracelet, providing a visual link to the dial. There’s also the option to sub in an interchangeable rubber strap, which also makes use of the pattern.
The Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar is priced at $89,000AUD and will be available from September onwards via the Piaget webstore.
Words by AR Staff
