Introducing Piaget Launches the Polo 79 Two-Tone

The Piaget Polo occupies a rare position among integrated sports watches. From the moment it appeared at the end of the 1970s, it proposed a softer, more refined alternative to the bold and dominant idea of the category. Rather than emphasizing steel, sharp angles, or overt ruggedness, the Polo was released in gold and conceived as a continuous object, where case, bracelet, and dial formed a single visual rhythm gaining an unmistakable identity and allowing it to move effortlessly between sport, elegance, and jewellery.

When the Polo 79 was reintroduced decades later, it did not attempt to modernise the concept through reinterpretation or technical bravado. Instead, it returned to the core idea of the collection, an integrated gold watch defined by proportion, surface, and restraint. Successive executions in yellow and white gold reaffirmed the Polo 79 as a precious-metal sports watch that stands apart from trend-driven designs. Today, the brand is launching a new Two-Tone edition that builds on this foundation, with a mix of white and yellow gold.

The case measures 38 mm in diameter and remains notably slim at 7.45 mm in thickness. Crafted from 18-carat white gold, it is finished predominantly with brushing, giving the watch a softer, more understated presence on the wrist. Polished yellow gold gadroons run horizontally across the case, reinforcing the collection’s architectural language. The caseback is fitted with a sapphire crystal, offering a clear view of the movement. Water resistance is rated at 50 metres.

The dial continues the Polo’s integrated design philosophy. Executed in solid gold, it alternates between brushed white gold surfaces and polished yellow gold gadroons, creating a near-seamless transition from case to dial. Yellow gold dauphine-style hands indicate the hours and minutes, complemented by a subtle dotted minute track around the periphery. 

Powering the watch is the in-house calibre 1200P1. This automatic movement employs a micro-rotor construction, allowing it to maintain an ultra-thin profile of just 2.35 mm. It operates at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3 Hz) and delivers a power reserve of 44 hours. 

The integrated bracelet mirrors the case in both construction and finish, combining brushed white gold links with polished yellow gold elements. It is secured by a folding clasp in yellow gold. The watch will join the permanent collection and is priced at EUR 96,000, approximately AED 422,500.

For more information, visit Piaget’s official website.