Piaget continues to show the sport-luxury category how it should be done, with two new additions to its Polo Perpetual Calendar collection.
A model first introduced in 1979, the latest iterations, the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Obsidian Green and Obsidian Blue, combine ultra-thin mechanics with stone artistry, showcasing dials made from natural obsidian – each one entirely unique due to the stone’s volcanic origin.
Both watches are housed in 42mm stainless steel cases with the hallmark Polo shape-in-shape design: a round bezel over a cushion-shaped case.
Inside is the impressively slim caliber 1255P automatic movement, measuring just 4mm thick, delivering full perpetual calendar functionality—day, date, month, and moon phase.
The moon phase display, located at 6 o’clock, is always vertically aligned and accurate for over 100 years.
The Obsidian Blue model offers a more understated aesthetic with a deep blue dial and matching rubber strap, paired with polished and satin-brushed finishes.
Elsewhere, the Obsidian Green is a limited edition of only 18 pieces, featuring a bezel set with 56 brilliant-cut emeralds.
No small feat to create, each dial is imbued with natural iridescence that’s created when mineral-rich sulfides are trapped in lava during rapid cooling, making no two watches alike.
The use of obsidian follows the success of the 2023 limited edition model, which sold out rapidly, and speaks to Piaget’s drive to enhance its technical prowess, as seen with recent releases like the Piaget Polo Tourbillon Moonphase.
Despite their haute jewellery inspirations, these timepieces are designed to be robust, wearable, and water-resistant to 30 meters.
The blue watch is priced at €108,000, and the limited-edition gem-set green version is €149,000.