We’re all about the suave braceleted charm of 1970s grail watches like the Nautilus and the Royal Oak, but what about Piaget’s Polo? The main range is on an upward-trending trajectory, but the Piaget Polo 79 is different, and a game changer. With its graphic look rendered in solid gold, it might be just what we’ve been waiting for.
There is no denying the immense time-travelling appeal of the 1960s and 1970s, with the hottest wristwear catering to our unending appetite for designers like Gerald Genta. But at this year’s first watch event, LVMH Watch Week 2024, golden 1980s chic made its return, here from Bulgari. Some took it as a trend-turning sign, one confirmed by Piaget, which then dropped its revived Polo 79 last week. There’s no doubt the 1980s are back, and with a vengeance, as seen in the 79's immaculately finished excess, a fitting celebration of the 150th anniversary of Piaget.
