There’s nothing more classic and appealing than a simple dress watch.
Though to be fair, when we say ‘simple’, we mean ‘uncomplicated’ — not unattractive! The 20th century saw a plethora of such watches hit the market. Generally available on leather straps and featuring two or three hands, these reliable wristwatches kept time during the classiest decades of the past 100 years. However, some were more innovative than others.
Take this exquisite piece from Piaget, specialists in ultra-thin watchmaking: seamlessly machined such that there’s no perceivable break from watch head to bracelet, it’s as much akin to a piece of jewelry as it is to a more traditional wristwatch.
Housed in a 23mm, 18K yellow gold case with a fantastic ridged, integrated yellow gold bracelet with a signed clasp, this Polo features a blue lapis lazuli dial with dual rows of diamonds, a matching 'dauphine' handset, an acrylic crystal, and an entirely ‘80s-appropriate quartz movement within.
Collectors are finally coming around to the wonders of these beautifully sculpted Piaget pieces that put design front and center, with young celebrities and collectors the world over scrambling to pick them up.
Take the opportunity to snag one before the supply runs dry!