Piaget Polo 7131C701 – Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli & Gold Dial
The banded Lapis legacy
The Piaget Polo is perhaps the most famous expression of 1970s and 80s "Jet Set" luxury. While the solid gold Polo is an icon in its own right, this reference is a rarer execution. The dial features a "banded" Lapis Lazuli design where the horizontal gold bars of the case and bracelet are carried directly through the stone. It creates a seamless visual rhythm that is incredibly difficult to manufacture, as each slice of Lapis must be perfectly fitted between the gold bars. It is a configuration that moves past being a timepiece and functions as a continuous piece of jewelry.
When the band and case are one
On paper the case size may suggest a ladies watch, but the Polo's engineering tells a different story. Because there are no traditional lugs and the watch is essentially a solid, heavy block of 18k yellow gold, it wears significantly larger than its dimensions imply. It carries a massive amount of heft and sits on the wrist like a sculptural cuff rather than a standard watch on a bracelet. This total integration—where the dial, case, and bracelet are treated as one uninterrupted surface—is the hallmark of Piaget’s most confident design era.
Masterful stone preservation
Working with Lapis Lazuli in this "break" or "banded" format is a high-wire act for a jeweler. The stone is notoriously fragile, and fitting it into the gold structure of the Polo requires extreme precision to avoid cracking. This example has been remarkably well-preserved, with the Lapis retaining its deep, royal blue hue and showing no structural issues. The 18k yellow gold remains sharp, with the vertical brushing and polished bars providing the high-contrast finish that made the Polo a favorite of the global elite.
The definitive Polo choice
This is for anyone who appreciates the history of the "Luxury Sport" watch but wants a version that is unapologetically about craft and material. It manages to be unmistakably a Piaget Polo while remaining a rare, boutique-level outlier because of the Lapis inlay. It is a heavy, intentional piece of gold that feels permanent and significant on the wrist. It represents the peak of an era when Piaget was the undisputed king of the integrated jewelry watch.
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I knew I was gonna like Danny, based on his name, but nothing could’ve prepared me for how great of an experience this was. He had the most beautiful 70s Seamaster Cosmic on his website and I was set to be married 2 days later - I arranged to buy it but before leaving we both realized it needed to be serviced. I panicked, because I was literally buying this for my wedding, and Danny being the legend he is, loaned me a nearly identical Seamaster to make sure I could get through the event Never have I had someone go so above and beyond for me, especially while purchasing one of the lesser priced items in their inventory. He serviced my watch and exchanged it with me after the wedding on a super fast turnaround timeline. I would sincerely recommend you visit this guy, you will not be disappointed Edit: adding a pic of the loaner (two tone) and the owner (crosshair)
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