Piaget Polo Pave

There’s nothing more classic and appealing than a simple dress watch. Though to be fair, when we say ‘simple’, we mean ‘uncomplicated’ — not unattractive! The 20th century saw a plethora of such watches hit the market. Generally available on leather straps and featuring two or three hands, these reliable wristwatches kept time during the classiest decades of the past 100 years. However, some were more innovative than others. Take this exquisite piece from Piaget, specialists in ultra-thin watchmaking: seamlessly machined such that there’s no perceivable break from watch head to bracelet, it’s as much akin to a piece of jewelry as it is to a more traditional wristwatch. Housed in a 20mm 18K two-tone yellow and white gold case set with diamonds, this piece has an integrated two-tone bracelet with alternating gold and diamond links. Fitted with an onyx and diamond-set yellow gold dial with a matching a dauphine handset and an acrylic crystal, it proudly advertises it quartz movement on the dial. Notably, the dial pattern continues straight through to the integrated bracelet, where alternating white gold and diamond-studded yellow gold links make for a stunning visual display. With its eye-catching design, fascinating dial, and awesome bracelet, this is a standout timepiece appropriate for virtually any wrist. While such avant-garde designs went under-appreciated for many years, we're recently seen a well-deserved surge in interest in them — and for good reason: Imagine the looks of curiosity — and envy — that you’ll stir up when rocking this bold Piaget at a cocktail party!