Piaget’s Polo is the brand’s first luxury sports watch, released in 1979. In 2024, the original Piaget Polo made its comeback as the Polo 79 to celebrate the Maison's 150th anniversary. And, now, for Watches and Wonders, the brand once again brings it back with a change that’s easy to miss at first glance, but notable when you see it.
The case, proportions, and overall structure remain the same, but the dial now carries gadroons— those rounded horizontal ridges that create depth through light and shadow. The texture was a defining feature of the original Polo from 1979, and so the work brings the modern collection closer to its starting point.
The use of gadroons is a subtle move, but it says a lot about where Piaget sees the Polo today. The 2016-era redesign pushed the watch firmly into the modern integrated sports category, a space that’s only become more crowded since. Reintroducing Gadroons doesn’t reinvent the watch, but it gives it a clearer identity— something that feels more specific to Piaget rather than part of the broader category.
The Polo Signature Date is offered in 42mm and 36mm case sizes, in stainless steel or 18k pink gold. The 42mm models measure 9.4mm thick with 100 meters of water resistance, while the 36mm versions come in at 8.8mm thick with 50 meters of water resistance. Bracelet and rubber strap options are available across the range, all with interchangeable systems.
The latest edition of the vintage re-edition Piaget Polo 79, also released at this year's Watches and Wonders, this model featuring a blue sodalite and 18k white gold case.
The dial is where the shift happens. Available in silver or Piaget blue, it features four horizontal gadroons that add depth and structure, replacing the flatter textures seen in previous Polo Date models. It’s not a dramatic change, but it alters how the watch reads on the wrist— less smooth, more defined, and closer in spirit to the popular Polo 79, both vintage and modern. Applied indices and a date at 6 o’clock keep the layout familiar, with some references adding diamond-set elements.
Inside, the 42mm models are powered by the automatic caliber 1110P, running at 4 Hz with a 50-hour power reserve. The 36mm versions use the in-house caliber 500P1, offering a 40-hour reserve. Both movements are straightforward in function, handling time and date.
Pricing ranges from approximately CHF 11,700 in steel to CHF 49,200 for gold and diamond-set configurations. The models join the permanent Polo collection.
This article first published in watchetime.com
Images: Courtesy brand
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