When Piaget reintroduced the Polo 79 in yellow gold during 2024 as part of the manufacture's 150th anniversary celebrations, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève validated this decision with its "Iconic Watch" prize. The following year brought the refined 18K white gold iteration we covered at Watches & Wonders 2025. Now, Piaget completes this trilogy with the Polo 79 Two-Tone—a harmonious marriage of both precious metals that recalls one of the original 1979 configurations while speaking directly to contemporary collectors who demand distinction without ostentation.
Things to Know About the Watch
The new reference G0A51150 presents a sophisticated interplay of metals that required considerable deliberation. The 38 mm case and integrated bracelet are executed in brushed white gold, while the signature gadroons—those architectural ridges that define the Polo's character—are rendered in polished yellow gold.
This careful contrast creates visual depth across the case and bracelet's seamless construction, with the alternating finishes catching light differently throughout the day. The solid gold dial continues this philosophy with brushed yellow gold hands providing the final touch of refinement against the white gold surface. Unlike some two-tone configurations that might appear gimmicky or dated, Piaget's approach maintains the Polo's inherent sophistication while offering a more versatile aesthetic than either monochromatic version alone.
Two-tone configurations were indeed available when Yves Piaget first introduced the Polo in 1979, though these pieces have become increasingly rare in the vintage market today. Piaget's decision to revive this aesthetic speaks to the brand's commitment to honoring its "time should only be measured in gold" philosophy while acknowledging that modern collectors appreciate versatility.
Where the House of Gold steadfastly refused to produce steel versions even as competitors rushed into that market in the 1970s, this Two-Tone iteration demonstrates that precious metal luxury need not mean inflexibility in aesthetic expression. At 7.45 mm thick and weighing approximately 200 grams, the case maintains the profile that has made the Polo 79 so wearable since its 2024 reintroduction.
The Movement
The calibre 1200P1 within this Two-Tone variant remains unchanged from its yellow and white gold siblings—Piaget's ultra-thin micro-rotor automatic movement measuring just 2.35 mm in thickness. This 180-component mechanism with 25 jewels operates at 21,600 vph, providing approximately 44 hours of power reserve. The finishing includes blued screws, circular Côtes de Genève, circular-grained main plate, beveled bridges, wheels with sunburst motifs, and a gold micro-rotor engraved with the Piaget coat of arms.
On the Wrist & Price
The Two-Tone wears with the same comfort we noted in both previous iterations. The integrated bracelet design allows the 38 mm case to present slightly larger on the wrist, wearing more like a 39 mm watch due to the visual continuity between case and bracelet.
For those who found the yellow gold version perhaps too assertive and the white gold too understated, this Two-Tone configuration strikes an appealing middle ground. The brushed white gold creates an impression that might initially suggest steel to the casual observer, but the polished yellow gold gadroons immediately signal precious metal craftsmanship to those who understand such distinctions.
The Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone arrives as a limited-production. For those who embody Piaget's everyday Extraleganza ethos, this Two-Tone variant offers sporting elegance that transitions effortlessly from casual to formal contexts.
Sticker Price USD 90,000. For more info on Piaget, click here.
