Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone

Key Highlights

• Piaget Polo 79 “Two-Tone” in yellow and white gold, recalling a rare 1979 configuration.
• Faithful to the original “bracelet watch and watch bracelet” concept, fully crafted in precious metal.
• Powered by Piaget’s ultra-thin 1200P1 micro-rotor mechanical movement at 2.35mm thick.
• Integrated 38mm case and bracelet delivering a sleek profile and comfortable wear.
• Expression of Piaget’s philosophy that time should be measured in gold, rooted in the Maison’s history since 1957.

A two-tone statement in pure gold

For Piaget, gold is a design language. The Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone embodies this with a composition that marries yellow and white gold in a way that feels discreet yet unmistakably luxurious, echoing a historic 1979 configuration for collectors who expect true precious-metal substance from a sports-elegant watch.

The brushed white gold case and fully integrated bracelet form the backbone of the piece, while polished yellow gold gadroons punctuate the design with rhythm and relief. This contrast of finishes brings depth on the wrist and reinforces the instantly recognisable Piaget Polo aesthetic. On the dial, a solid gold surface continues the theme, with brushed yellow gold hands providing a final, purposeful touch.

A legacy reimagined

Launched by Yves Piaget in 1979, the original Piaget Polo was created for a glamorous, jet-set lifestyle and stood apart from steel sports watches by being fully crafted in gold. It fused sport-inflected lines with jewellery-level metalwork, becoming a signature of Piaget’s gold-first philosophy.

That spirit returned in 2024 with the Piaget Polo 79, introduced for the Maison’s 150th anniversary and recognised as “Iconic Watch” at the GPHG. A yellow gold model led the revival, followed in 2025 by a white gold version that underscored versatility. The 2026 Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone completes this trilogy with a configuration that feels both historic and timely, aligning 1970s glamour with today’s taste for nuanced, wearable luxury.

Ultra-thin mastery on the wrist

At the heart of the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone lies the caliber 1200P1, an ultra-thin micro-rotor mechanical movement measuring just 2.35mm. This allows the watch to retain the fluid, bracelet-like profile that defines Piaget’s vision of sports elegance, while the 38mm case and integrated bracelet ensure a close, ergonomic fit across a range of wrist sizes.

Conceived as a daily companion rather than a rare safe-queen, the Two-Tone distils decades of Piaget expertise in ultra-thin watchmaking, a field the Maison has cultivated since the late 1950s. It delivers a contemporary sports-elegant silhouette that remains unmistakably Piaget in both proportions and finishing.

A return to origins, through a modern lens

Piaget’s decision to revive a two-tone execution goes beyond aesthetics. Early two-tone Piaget Polo models appealed to clients seeking a blend of formality and ease, yet they are rarely seen today, which gives the new Polo 79 Two-Tone particular resonance for collectors.

The subtle contrast between brushed white gold and yellow gold may, at a glance, echo steel sports-watch codes, but this remains a creation from the “House of Gold”, where precious metal is the natural canvas. It speaks to those who favour quiet confidence over spectacle and value a watch that unites sporting spirit, high-level metalwork, and everyday wearability. In that sense, it is a distilled expression of Piaget’s Extraleganza, where style, sport, and elegance converge in a single, considered object.

Why it matters

The Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone reinforces Piaget’s commitment to sports-elegant watches crafted exclusively in precious metal, at a moment when steel remains the norm. By combining an ultra-thin manufacture movement with a historically rooted, two-tone gold architecture, it bridges the Maison’s 1970s glamour and contemporary expectations of versatility.

For GCC clients focused on heritage and material authenticity, it offers a persuasive expression of Piaget’s “time in gold” philosophy and a distinctive alternative within the modern luxury sports-watch landscape.