PIAGET – Polo 79 Yellow Gold 38mm 150th anniversary

PIAGET – POLO 79 Yellow Gold 38mm 150th Anniversary

 PIAGET POLO
HIGH GOAL, HIGH LIFE

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In 1979, Piaget revealed a watch that would come to define the spirit of the 1980s, which is coming back to life today for the 150th anniversary of the Maison.

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Piaget already had a long-established reputation for elegant watches, but at the dawn of the 1980s the lifestyle of his clients was changing.

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We really had to answer to this particular demand of our customers who are used to getting just dress watches.’ explained Yves Piaget at the time. ‘But now our customers like to do more and more sports. That’s part of the evolution of our lives today. They want to be exquisite, even in sport. They want to wear a better watch, even in their sports. So we created this sport line which is waterproof, shockproof.”

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The answer to that ‘demand’ was a watch known simply as ‘Piaget Polo’. The evocation of the elite sport was entirely in keeping with the elite status enjoyed by Piaget in their Piaget Society. 

 

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Now, 45 years after its first appearance, this historically significant timepiece is reborn as Piaget Polo’79 and still in keeping with today’s Zeitgeist and Piaget Society.

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The 1970s had witnessed the arrival of a number of elegant sports watches, mostly in steel, launched by some of the grandest names of Swiss watchmaking. But there had been nothing like Piaget’s Polo: a masterpiece of modern design that conceived timekeeper and bracelet as one aesthetic whole. And in full gold.

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A noted equestrian, Yves Piaget crystallised his love of horses and the highlife in a single timepiece that became emblematic of the glamour of the 1980s. Piaget’s Polo was equally at home in the nightclubs of New York (Regine’s, Studio 54 to name just a few) as the Polo Clubs of Palm Beach.

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The motif imparted by a construction of alternating polished gadroon and brushed block links continued seamlessly from bracelet, to case, and even to the dial.

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Embracing the wrist like a second skin the bracelet was so skilfully wrought in Piaget’s workshops that it appeared to have been sculpted from a single piece of gold : ‘Piaget Polo’ may have been shock resistant and waterproof, but it refused to compromise on luxury and exclusivity at a time when Piaget only worked with precious metals. 

 

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Advertised as ‘the world’s ultimate sportswatch’, the Piaget Polo was as revolutionary as it was chic.

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Its profile on the wrist was guaranteed by Piaget’s mastery of ultra-thin movements both mechanical and quartz. In 1976 Piaget had launched the famous 7P, at the time the thinnest quartz movement in the world, which equipped early examples of Piaget Polo. By the beginning of the 1980s it was superseded by the even thinner 1.95mm 8P. 

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But the celebrated mechanical calibre 9P was also used to make certain models of Piaget Polo. Such was the model’s popularity that it soon appeared in an array of variations : round, square, gem set, bi-colour gold, time-only, perpetual calendar… it even appeared on a leather strap.

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Piaget Polo 79 returns to the purest expression of the original design, albeit with a few subtle updates. In line with current tastes the quartz calibre has been eschewed in favour of the ultra-thin 1200P1 in-house self-winding calibre that can be admired through the crystal back of a case that has been slightly enlarged to 38mm.

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Otherwise, it is the same masterpiece executed entirely in 18 carat gold that dazzled the jet set 45 years ago and is already beloved by the people in the know.

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There are many elegant sports watches, but only Piaget’s Polo 79 is a sports elegant watch.

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ABOUT PIAGET  

Piaget epitomizes daring creativity – a quality that has continued to permeate through the Maison since its beginnings in 1874. From his first workshop in La Côte-aux-Fées, Georges-Edouard Piaget devoted himself to crafting high-precision movements in a feat that formed the very foundations of our pioneering name. In the late 1950s, Piaget unveiled the ultra-thin movements that would later become the Maison’s trademark and the cornerstone of the Alti-plano collection. As a true innovator of the watch and jewellery world, Piaget strongly believed in creativity and artistic values. It is within the walls of our “Ateliers de l’Extraordinaire” where master artisans continue to harness rare skills that have been preserved and perfected from generation to generation, transforming gold, stones and precious gems into dazzling works of art. Through its pursuit of masterful craftsmanship, the Maison has created emblems of daring excellence channeled into its collections including Piaget Altiplano, Piaget Polo, Limelight Gala, Possession, Sunlight, Piaget Rose and Extremely Piaget.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: POLO 

Model: POLO 79 Yellow Gold 38mm

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 Ref.  G0A49150

Movement
Type: Manufacture self-winding ultra-thin movement
Calibre  1200P1
Thickness: 2.35mm
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Number of jewels: 25 jewels
Power reserve of 44 hours
Functions/Indications: Hours, Minutes
Finishing:
Beveled bridges, Circular satin-brushed back, Sunburst satin-brushed bridges, Circular or sunburst-brushed wheels, Grey colored screws
Piaget historical logo on the hour disc, with 2 circles at 7 and 4 and small plat at 2:30.
“La Cote-aux-Fees” and the Manufacture's coordinate engraved onto the ratchet wheel.
Case
Material: 18-carat yellow gold
Diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 7.45mm
Crystal: Sapphire with double-sided antireflective coating
Back: Screwed with sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 50 meters (5 ATM)
Weight nearly: 200g
Dial
18-carat yellow gold dial and hands
Bracelet
18-carat yellow gold bracelet

• Development time: 6 years
• Five patents pending

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🔴 PRICE:   available CHF 79,000 /$ 83,000 / € 80,500  💰

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BOVET 1822 – BOVET by Pininfarina APERTO 1 Titanium

BOVET 1822 – BOVET by Pininfarina APERTO 1 Ultimate Titanium Skeleton 42mm 2024

BOVET by Pininfarina

APERTO 1

Blending Past, Present and Future Mechanical Mastery Meets the Future of High Watchmaking Unveiling the BOVET x Pininfarina Aperto 1

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The Pininfarina name is characterized by its rich history in design excellence and craftsmanship, developing engineering artwork for more than 90 years. BOVET echoes this ethos in horology, with generations of artisans over its 200-year history shaping incredible, meticulously detailed timepiece artistry.

For the More Technically Minded:

The open-worked timepiece is a traditional design staple of the watchmaking industry. Today, with the introduction of the Aperto 1, Italian for “Open,” BOVET and Pininfarina unveil a highly contemporary take on this traditional design ethic.

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This exciting new timepiece from the Houses of BOVET and Pininfarina combines the traditional arts of skeletonizing and exquisite finishing with innovation in materials and a thoroughly futuristic design. In addition, the BOVET Aperto 1 incorporates a brand-new system which makes exchanging the timepiece’s straps simple and effortless.

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The BOVET Aperto 1 is a mechanical watchmaking masterpiece that redefines the traditional skeleton’s delicate, technical, and aesthetic role. It signals a bold new approach for the future of skeletonized high watchmaking. Transcending the ordinary, the timepiece continues to place the intricate dance of gears and mechanics on full display, while at the same time adding a new ingredient – supreme versatility.

A Masterpiece of Engineering and Design

The BOVET Aperto 1 is powered by a brand-new, hand-wound, open-worked manufacture movement that captures the essence of futurist high watchmaking with its impeccable design and precision engineering, reduced to its bare essentials.

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Its open-worked movement has had everything extraneous removed; its bridges and plates all merging in the center of the movement. Thanks to sapphire crystals on both sides, the in-house movement architecture of this timepiece is on full display.

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Aperto 1 features a 42mm grade 5 Titanium case that is sandblasted in such a way that fingerprints will not show after handling. The movement itself is coated with black and tantalum grey treatments, highlighting its cutting-edge architecture. The movement components are all crafted in-house by BOVET, open-worked and finished by hand to perfection.

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Each movement undergoes at least 10 hours of hand-finishing just for the plates and bridges alone. The techniques used include: PVD or CVD coating (depending on the color); bead blasting (challenging not to deform the components and to keep a uniform orientation of the grains); graining of the flanks; polishing of the bevels; polishing of stone gouges and screws; perlage, circular Côtes de Genève; polishing, and anglage. This extraordinary level of attention to detail, beloved by collectors, should be viewed through a loupe to be completely appreciated.

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Ultimate finesse is required of BOVET’s dedicated artisans due to the movement parts being coated before assembly. Great care must be exercised not to damage the coatings in any way. One slip of a tool during assembly and the component must be discarded.

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A significant and distinguishing feature of the Aperto 1 is its unique approach to interchangeable straps, inspired by BOVET’s patented Amadeo system. Ultimate versatility is the result. Using a completely new system created exclusively for Aperto 1, the owner is able to change the straps in just a few seconds by simply activating the pushers to remove each strap and insert an alternative one. The system couldn’t be easier or quicker, underlining the attention to the needs of collectors that defines all BOVET timepieces. Each Aperto 1 comes with two straps, and additional straps may be purchased through authorized BOVET retailers.

BOVET and Pininfarina

The Pininfarina name is characterized by its rich history in design excellence and craftsmanship, developing engineering artwork for more than 90 years. BOVET echoes this ethos in horology, with generations of artisans over its 200-year history shaping incredible, meticulously detailed timepiece artistry.

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The partnership between this exclusive design House and BOVET began in 2010 when BOVET owner, Pascal Raffy, first met Paolo Pininfarina, the chairman of Pininfarina. They soon realized how much their companies had in common, particularly a love for superbly designed, fine mechanical items.

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A collaboration was born that same year, one that has resulted in several unique BOVET timepieces, including the Cambiano, the Sergio, the Ottanta, and the Ottantasei. The companies’ mutual vision and expertise becomes apparent in every aspect of the collaboration. The unique skills of both Houses have led to the creation of singular timepieces that simply could not have been realized without combining the skills of BOVET’s dedicated artisans and the creative flair of the design team at Pininfarina.

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The Aperto 1 extends the BOVET/Pininfarina universe into the future of open-worked timepieces and deepens the contemporary aesthetic that all Pininfarina-designed BOVET timepieces share.

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 “I’m very excited about this vibrant, young timepiece. The APERTO 1 embodies BOVET’s and Pininfarina’s passion for contemporary and futuristic design in mechanically exceptional timepieces. It exudes a new, modern design language, new colors, and new materials. The APERTO 1 is a departure for both BOVET and Pininfarina, creating a timepiece of great versatility while remaining true to the aesthetic senses of both Houses. We believe the APERTO 1 will not only captivate watch enthusiasts but also ignite the imagination of those who dare to dream and are willing to push boundaries.”

Pascal Raffy
Owner of BOVET

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 “The relationship with BOVET is more than a collaboration as it is based on a common passion for beauty, craftsmanship and innovation, resulted in a collection of unique timepieces over the last 13 years. Today, we are proud to be next to BOVET presenting APERTO 1, the forerunner of a new chapter of the association of our values, able to express a new design language and a brand new experience for those who love timepieces as we do. ” 

Paolo 
Pininfarina Pininfarina Chairman

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection : « BOVET by Pininfarina » 🤝COLLABORATIONS

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Name: BOVET by Pininfarina APERTO 1

At a Glance

• Newest timepiece emanating from the collaboration between BOVET and Pininfarina
• New movement, designed for transparency – finely-finished components, including gears and wheels, on full display
• Slightly off-centered Hour and Minute Hands
• PVD and CVD coatings of the movement components
• 42mm sand-blasted Grade 5 Titanium case
• Extremely light: total weight with strap and buckle -- 63 grams
• In-house balance wheel and regulating organ at 8 o’clock
• Running seconds at 6 o’clock
• 7-days of power reserve
• Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
• New interchangeable strap system inspired by the Amadeo system and developed in- house by BOVET
• Timepiece comes complete with two different straps 

Aperto 1 Technical Details

CASE
Sand blasted/matte finish Titanium Grade 5

Diameter 42 mm
Thickness 10.95 mm

Case-back  Sapphire glass
Water Resistance 30 meters
DIAL
Open-worked dial 

Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
MOVEMENT
Caliber 15BMPF09-OW
High-watchmaking hand-wound manufacture movement
Diameter  34mm, 15 lines, 5.8mm high
Components  219
Number of Jewels  38
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Frequency  21’600 vph/3hz
Power Reserve  7 days
STRAP
Amadeo-inspired interchangeable rubber strap (two straps included)

 GUARANTEE    5 years
 

🔴 Price upon request 💰

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