The watchmaker presents an impressive skeletonised take on this 1970s classic, in its thinnest iteration yet
Piaget has long led the way in innovative and precise fine watchmaking, but there are a couple of arenas in which it particularly excels. The first is in conceiving some of the thinnest mechanical movements and watches on the market. The second, requiring just as much expert skill and artistry, is its intricate skeletonised creations.
These are both showcased to stunning effect in its latest watch: a bold interpretation of its popular Polo from the 1970s. Excluding a certain relaxed elegance and aura of understated luxury, the watch became a calling card of the high society of the era. Similarly, the decade also saw the introduction of Piaget’s first skeletonised watches, which quickly found favour with creatives such as jazz legend Miles Davis, who often sported a gold model during his performances.
This new take retains the unmistakable, avant-garde look of the original, with its exaggerated, curved case, round bezel and cushion-shaped dial outline. However, significant reengineering has taken place to achieve not only the skeletonised dial, but also a case that is a remarkable 6.5mm thick, 30 per cent thinner than any existing version of the Polo. This is down to the svelte in-house Piaget 1200S1 self-winding movement at its heart, measuring in at just 2.4mm and offering a power reserve of 44 hours.
The Polo’s ‘H’ design integrated bracelet, key to its elegant sport-chic aesthetic, has also been rethought to provide a handy interchangeable function. The watch comes in two different designs, with the skeletonised dial presented in eye-catching blue PVD or cool slate grey, while the strap can be easily switched for a leather option, lending a further contemporary edge to the timepiece.
