The Piaget Polo 79 is the perfect combination of old and new
In early February this year, Piaget was trending on social media with the retro-looking Polo 79, a revival of the original Polo introduced in the ’70s. An audacious water-resistant sports watch powered by an ultra-thin quartz movement clad entirely in gold, the watch would become as well-known as the other luxury sports watches of the time, Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak and Patek Philippe's Nautilus.
The updated Polo looks exactly like the original, complete with alternating matte gold surfaces and polished gadroons. It is made entirely in 18k yellow gold, with a 38mm case diameter. It is powered by the ultra-thin 1200P1 automatic calibre.
Production is limited, though the exact number is not clear. Its comeback is timely—everything ’80s (the decade when the Polo really established itself as an icon) is cool right now.
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Here are five things you may not know about the original Piaget Polo that only elevate its appeal today.
It was designed by Yves Piaget, a fourth generation of the family business
Yves was motivated by his love for equestrian and luxury, combining the two in one splendid watch.
It was a celebrity magnet
Bond girl Ursula Andress was famously photographed wearing the Polo watch at, aptly enough, a polo match. Looking as good on a polo field as it did in Studio 54, it was no surprise that the likes of Andy Warhol, Nancy Sinatra, Roger Moore, and Miles Davis were also seen flaunting it.
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