In the late 1970s, fourth-generation Yves Piaget expressed his passion for equestrian sports in an elegant gold timepiece that stood out from trending steel models.
The waterproof and shockproof Piaget Polo, launched in 1979, was designed for an active lifestyle without compromising on luxury and exclusivity.
In 2024, the Swiss brand’s first sports watch makes a comeback to mark its 150th anniversary. Moreover, the Piaget Polo 79 illustrates another dimension of the brand as the House of Gold, besides its label as the Maison of Extraleganza.
At Les Ateliers de L’Extraordinaire in Plan-les-Ouates, artisans work the gold into a panoply of shapes, forms and textures as well as refine their craftsmanship in sculpting, weaving, braiding and engraving the precious metal.
The guilloche-inspired Palace Décor was developed in 1961. The heavily textured, rugged engraving…
