Presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, the new Piaget Polo Signature marks a further evolution of one of Piaget’s most recognisable designs, placing renewed emphasis on one of its defining aesthetic elements: the gadroon.
More than a decorative motif, these horizontal ridges have been central to the identity of the original Piaget Polo since its introduction in 1979, when the Maison proposed a fully gold watch conceived as an integrated bracelet rather than a conventional case-and-strap construction.
With the 2026 collection, this signature detail is extended across the broader Polo range, including the Polo Date models and a new pair of timepieces conceived as a contemporary “couple’s watch”.
The approach remains consistent with Piaget’s design language, combining refined finishing with a distinctive interplay of volumes, while maintaining the characteristic cushion-shaped dial set within a round case.
The visual update is immediately evident on the dials, where the gadroons are now rendered with greater depth through an appliqué-style construction.
This technique enhances the relief of the surface, creating a more pronounced play of light, particularly on the new blue dials that define much of the collection.
Roman numerals are absent here, replaced by a more streamlined display that aligns with the Polo’s sport-chic positioning, while maintaining a strong sense of identity through texture and proportion.
The collection is structured around two main case sizes, 42 mm and 36 mm, complemented by a silver-dial duo that revisits the idea of coordinated watches.
The larger models, measuring 42 mm in diameter and 9.4 mm in thickness, are powered by the self-winding manufacture calibre 1110P.
Operating with automatic winding and offering a balanced profile suited to daily wear, this movement drives hours, minutes and, in the Polo Date versions, a date indication, while maintaining water resistance to 10 bar (100 metres / 330 feet).
These models are available in stainless steel or 18K pink gold, with options including a steel version on a rubber strap or metal bracelet, as well as gold and gem-set variations.
Interchangeability is ensured by Piaget’s strap system, allowing the wearer to alternate between metal bracelet and rubber strap configurations.
The 36 mm versions adopt slightly more compact proportions, with a case thickness of 8.8 mm and water resistance rated at 5 bar.
They are powered by the self-winding calibre 500P1, a movement developed to preserve the slim profile while ensuring reliable everyday performance.
These models are offered primarily with gem-set details, including diamond-set bezels and indexes.
Here too, the gadroons structure the dial, whether in blue or silver tones, providing continuity across the collection.
Completing the range, the silver-dial duo introduces a more understated aesthetic while maintaining the same design principles.
The 42 mm version, housed in a steel case and fitted with a khaki green rubber strap, is driven by the calibre 1110P and retains the same 10 bar water resistance, while the 36 mm counterpart combines a steel case with a diamond-set bezel and is powered by the calibre 500P1.
Alongside these time-and-date models, Piaget presents a series of Polo Signature Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin interpretations that expand the collection into more complex territory while preserving its refined proportions.
These watches are housed in 42 mm cases with a thickness of 8.65 mm and are powered by the Manufacture calibre 1255P, an ultra-thin self-winding movement combining hours, minutes and moon phases with a perpetual calendar mechanism.
Blue dial versions are available in stainless steel with a matching bracelet or in rose gold paired with a blue rubber strap, offering two distinct interpretations of the same technical base.
Water resistance is rated at 3 bar (30 metres / 100 feet), consistent with the slim construction.
Through this expanded Polo Signature collection, Piaget reinforces the role of gadroons as a unifying element, linking past and present.
First introduced at the end of the 1970s as part of a watch that challenged established conventions, they continue to define the character of the Polo, now adapted to contemporary expectations in terms of versatility, ergonomics and finishing.
Prices for the collection start at €13,800 for the 42 mm versions in stainless steel with rubber strap. piaget.com
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