Piaget Polo FortyFive: Rose Gold & Titanium

dxboon · 2011-06-25T09:42:14Z

Piaget expands Polo FortyFive with rose gold and titanium models, perpetual calendar, and vintage-inspired stone dials. Discover new references.

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dxboon introduces Piaget's expansion of the Polo collection, notably the first-ever combination of rose gold and titanium, alongside new ladies' models and vintage-inspired stone dials. This post offers a critical look at Piaget's strategic material choices and movement selections, particularly the use of quartz in some women's pieces, while celebrating the brand's innovative design directions.

The two models immediately following are the first ever offering from Piaget of watches in a combination of rose gold and titanium.

Ref. G0A36001.

Titanium and rose gold Piaget Polo FortyFive Perpetual Calendar -- 45mm titanium case, 18K pink gold gadroons. Dial with 18K pink gold luminescent hour-markers. Sapphire case-back. Piaget Manufacture 855P ultra-thin automatic movement with perpetual calendar, retrograde day and date functions, second time zone, and small seconds display. The watch is offered on an injected rubber strap adorned with pink gold gadroons and closed by a buckle with an adaptable summer/winter clasp. Waterproof to a depth of 100 meters.

Ref. G0A36002.

Piaget Polo FortyFive -- 45 mm titanium case, 18K pink gold gadroons. Dial with 18K pink gold luminescent hour-markers. Sapphire case-back. Piaget Manufacture 880P ultra-thin automatic chronograph movement with date and second time-zone functions. The watch is offered on an injected rubber strap adorned with pink gold gadroons and closed by a buckle with an adaptable summer/winter clasp. Waterproof to a depth of 100 meters.

Ref. G0A36013.

Piaget Polo FortyFive Lady -- 38 mm watch encased in 18K pink gold set with 50 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.7 ct). Dial set with 8 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.5 ct). 15P quartz movement. [Daos' note: Wouldn't it be great to see this piece house a Manufacture Piaget automatic movement?] 58 diamonds in total are set into the bezel and hour-markers to contrast with the pink gold case and brown dial/bracelet.

Ref. G0A36030.

Piaget Polo -- 32 mm watch encased in 18K pink and white gold set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.5 ct). Ruby zoisite dial with hour-markers in 18K pink gold. Piaget 690P quartz movement. For 2011 the famous Piaget Polo watch, with its characteristic integrated design, gadroon decoration and interplay between polished and satin-brushed surfaces, will be the object of a number of particularly vintage-style "special edition" models. The hard stone dials that were once one of the brand's best-known hallmarks will give a personalized touch to a series of two-tone watches (in this case in pink and white gold). [How super exciting is this news?! I love the stone dialed vintage Piagets so it will be fun to see new interpretations of those pieces.]

What do you think? Interesting models IMO. I do regret that the women's pieces house quartz movements, but I love the combination of titanium and rose gold.

Cheers,
Daos

This message has been edited by dxboon on 2011-06-25 09:44:55

Key Points from the Discussion

Piaget's introduction of titanium and rose gold in the Polo FortyFive line marks a shift from their previous 'precious metal only' stance, following the discontinuation of stainless steel models.
The combination of rose gold and titanium is seen as a pleasing aesthetic, potentially signaling a return of two-tone designs in haute horlogerie, offering versatility and a fresh look compared to traditional gold and steel.
The author expresses regret over the use of quartz movements in the women's pieces, advocating for mechanical movements across the collection.
There is a debate on whether the sporty FortyFive line is suitable for housing complex complications like a perpetual calendar, with some preferring more PVD/DLC models.
The new models, especially the perpetual calendar, are noted for their well-integrated complications and balanced, albeit busy, dial layouts, which are best appreciated in person.
The reintroduction of hard stone dials, reminiscent of vintage Piaget designs, is highlighted as an exciting development for collectors.

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foversta

Jun 25, 2011

They have to be seen "in the metal" to be appreciated. The complications are well integrated and the dials, even if they are busy, have balanced lay-outs. Fx

dxboon

Jun 25, 2011

I like the bi-colored Piaget Polos. They are sporty, but have an extra touch of elegance due to the rose gold gadroons. In the case of these two watches, I prefer the perpetual. It does have a busy dial, but the layout is quite nice IMO. Cheers, Daos

dxboon

Jun 26, 2011

The rose gold adds an extra touch of elegance to an otherwise sporty watch. Cheers, Daos

MTF

Jun 27, 2011

It may soften the blow. Piaget used to state that their propositions will always be in precious metal. This was after they stopped the stainless steel Upstream models. Then, they launched the titanium Polo FortyFive range, that somehow we had to accept as 'precious metal',,,even though they were in Grade 5 titanium, it was a stretch. Now that two-tone is back in fashion (see other haute horlogerie brands), the combination of grey and rose gold is actually quite pleasing. I like the perpetual cal

dxboon

Jun 28, 2011

...the perpetual calendar Piaget Polo, as well. There is a lot of information being presented, but it's very charming in its display. The gray and rose gold tones are highly complimentary IMO. Very nice offerings all around from Piaget, although the women's watches should have mechanical movements. Cheers, Daos

Dino944

Jun 28, 2011

it will be interesting to see if it catches on as a trend. Patek stopped making their gold and steel Nautilus years ago. AP stopped making gold and steel Royal Oaks years ago (while they have worked with some exotic and odd combinations of materials they are not the same as gold and steel or gold and Ti). It seemed for years only companies such as Rolex, Cartier, Omega and a few others continued to offer steel and gold watches, but I haven't seen a truly new design from a high end watch company

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