Piaget Polo 15562 C701

Vintage 1980s Piaget Polo 15562 C701 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Quartz 31mm

Reference: 15562 C701. While competitors explored stainless steel, Piaget doubled down on its identity as a master jeweler, creating a watch sculpted entirely from 18k gold. The Polo’s defining feature is its seamless design, where the case and bracelet flow into one another as a single, continuous piece of artistry. The Piaget Polo was the brand's definitive statement in the luxury sports watch category of the late 1970s and 80s. While competitors explored stainless steel, Piaget doubled down on its identity as a master jeweler, creating a watch sculpted entirely from 18k gold. The Polo’s defining feature is its seamless design, where the case and bracelet flow into one another as a single, continuous piece of artistry. It was a bold and extravagant answer to the era's design challenges, and it remains one of the most recognizable watches of its time. This particular example is elevated by its rare and highly practical day-date complication, a feature not commonly seen on the Polo. It adds a layer of utility to an otherwise purely aesthetic object. The 31mm case wears with a surprising presence, an illusion created by the broad, fully integrated bracelet. This reference is powered by a high-grade quartz movement, a favorable and robust choice that provides grab-and-go convenience without the fuss of a mechanical caliber, perfectly aligning with the modern luxury ethos of the period. This example is in excellent condition. The case and integrated 18k yellow gold bracelet are in exceptional shape, retaining the sharp lines and finish that are so crucial to the Polo's design integrity. The champagne dial and crystal are clean and well-preserved.