- Piaget introduces the Polo 79 in 18K white gold, featuring its first contemporary midnight-blue sodalite dial.
- The natural sodalite stone ensures that every dial is completely unique, thanks to its distinctive white veining.
- An ultra-thin self-winding Calibre 1200P1 powers the watch with a 44-hour power reserve.
- Piaget’s signature gadroons flow seamlessly across the bracelet, case, and dial, preserving the Polo 79’s iconic design.
When Piaget introduced the Polo in 1979, it wasn’t following the direction of the watch industry—it was creating its own. At a time when stainless-steel sport-luxury watches were becoming the defining trend, the Maison unveiled a watch crafted entirely in gold, marking the first time a Piaget timepiece bore an official model name. Inspired by Yves G. Piaget’s love of polo and refined living, the Polo quickly became an emblem of 1980s glamour, worn by icons such as Andy Warhol and Ursula Andress, and established itself as one of the most distinctive luxury watches of its era.
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Yves G. Piaget perfectly captured the philosophy behind the collection when he said, “The entire philosophy behind the Piaget Polo can be summed up in a single sentence: it is a bracelet featuring a watch, not a watch featuring a bracelet…” That idea continues to define the Polo today. Its signature gadroons flow seamlessly across the bracelet, case and dial, blurring the line between jewellery and watchmaking in a way few timepieces have managed before or since.
Now, at Watches and Wonders 2026, Piaget returns to one of its greatest icons with a fresh interpretation of the Polo 79. Crafted in 18K white gold and paired with a striking midnight blue sodalite dial—the first ornamental stone ever used on the modern Polo 79—the latest release celebrates the Maison’s heritage while giving one of its most recognizable designs an entirely new character.
The latest Piaget Polo 79 continues the story of one of the Maison’s most celebrated creations, but this time it embraces another signature that has long been part of Piaget’s identity—ornamental stone. Following the return of the yellow gold Polo 79, the white gold edition and, more recently, the two-tone interpretation, Piaget has introduced the first contemporary Polo 79 to feature a natural stone dial. It’s a fitting evolution for a brand that has spent decades transforming colourful minerals into works of wearable art.
For collectors, the use of ornamental stone is nothing new. Vintage Piaget Polo models were available with striking dials crafted from materials such as onyx and lapis lazuli, and that rich heritage still continues, now adding the midnight blue sodalite to the lineup. The deep blue tones are threaded with natural white veining, giving each piece of sodalite its own distinctive pattern, meaning no two Polo 79 dials are identical. It’s a subtle detail, but one that gives each watch its own personality.
Instead of putting the stone inside a regular dial, Piaget has carefully set the precisely cut sodalite between the Maison’s signature 18K white gold gadroons. The flowing ridges continue uninterrupted across the bracelet, case, and dial, while the contrasting mineral surface adds extra texture and depth without changing the Polo’s shape.
More than just a new colour, the sodalite dial celebrates two qualities that have defined Piaget for generations: a mastery of ornamental stones and an unwavering eye for design. By bringing those traditions together in the modern Polo 79, the Maison has created a watch that honours its past while giving one of its greatest classics a fresh expression for a new generation of collectors.
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The Piaget Polo 79 is known for its classic design, and, with that said, the newest version keeps that same heritage alive. With its 38 mm diameter and a slim 7.45 mm profile, it retains the elegant look that has defined the modern Polo 79. The 18K white gold bracelet blends smoothly into the case, and the mix of satin-brushed and polished details creates a gentle play of light, giving the watch its unique, architectural style.
Powering the Polo 79 is Piaget’s ultra-thin Manufacture Calibre 1200P1, a self-winding movement measuring only 2.35 mm in thickness. Descended from the legendary 12P calibre introduced in 1960, the movement features an off-centred 22-carat gold micro-rotor, beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and delivers a 44-hour power reserve. Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, it’s finished with circular Côtes de Genève, bevelled bridges, blued screws and perlage, reflecting Piaget’s long-standing expertise in ultra-thin watchmaking.
Practicality hasn’t been overlooked either. The Polo 79 offers 5 bar (50 metres) of water resistance and is secured by an integrated 18K white gold bracelet with a triple-folding clasp. Combined with the slim case and the rich blue sodalite dial, the result is a watch that feels every bit as refined as its predecessor while introducing an entirely new personality through its choice of materials. It’s another reminder that the Polo 79 has never relied on complicated displays or bold styling to stand out—its strength has always been found in proportion, craftsmanship and timeless design.
- Brand: Piaget
- Model: Polo 79
- Reference: G0A51151
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Thickness: 13 mm
- Material: White Gold
- Dial: blue sodalite ornamental stone
- Calibre: Ultra-thin self-winding movement 1200P1 with a micro-rotor
- Power Reserve: 44 Hours
- Water-Resistance: 5 Bar (50 metres, 165 feet)
- Price: USD $101,000
Some watches evolve by adding complications or by completely changing their design. The Piaget Polo 79 takes a different approach. By introducing a midnight-blue sodalite dial, Piaget has given one of its most celebrated creations a fresh identity while preserving everything that made the original a design icon. The natural stone, flowing white-gold gadroons, and ultra-thin movement come together to create something unmistakably Piaget—elegant, refined, and unlike anything else we’ve seen on the market so far.
With a retail price of USD $101,000, the Piaget Polo 79 Sodalite is aimed squarely at collectors who appreciate exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. This is easily one of my favourites from Watches and Wonders 2026, simply because Piaget stayed true to the original Polo 79 while introducing something completely fresh with the midnight-blue sodalite dial. It’s elegant and classic, and everything that says about its heritage. All of that comes from a single material, which can completely transform an icon’s personality. If this is the direction Piaget continues to take with the Polo 79, we’re all for it.
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