Piaget Polo S Chronograph Limited edition

Let us begin with the history of the "Piaget" brand. In 1874, Georges-Édouard Piaget set up a watchmaking workshop in Switzerland, but initially did not even officially register his brand – this happened only in 1943. For most of its history, Piaget was a very small brand that produced some of the best movements, which deservedly placed it among the best in the industry. In the 60s and 70s of the 20th century, the brand began to gain popularity in the high society of the USA, and this made them a favorite of such famous personalities as Elvis Presley, Miles Davis, and Andy Warhol. The Polo S series first appeared on the market in 2016 as the perfect steel watch for everyday use. The manufacturer's goal is clear – to offer a line of watches that would fit into the "big leagues" and to offer a sports watch for daily use that at the same time exudes elegance and luxury. The offered piece is part of a strictly limited series of only 888 pieces (as it is known, "8" is the lucky number according to Chinese traditions) and was launched on the market in 2019. The watch has perhaps one of the most comfortable sizes of 42 mm and a thickness of only 9.4 mm, and one of the first things that sets it apart from the standard Polo S is the ADLC (amorphous carbon-like coating) - a carbon coating on the bezel, which protects the watch from scratches and gives the watch a slight sheen and completes its look. The horizontal lines on the dial make it more interesting and the black color allows for easy reading of the time. The seconds hand has a very beautifully skeletonized letter "P" as a counterweight and a red tip, and this shows how much the brand values the small details. The watch's strap is rubber, but if we don't look closely, we would easily say it is leather - an effect the brand creates with the stitching that runs along the entire strap. The transparent case back of the watch allows us to enjoy the beautiful and horologically refined automatic movement - 1160 P (based on the Cartier 1904-CH MC). The movement is a modern automatic caliber of the brand and features 262 components, 35 jewels, and a 50-hour power reserve - perfect characteristics for an everyday watch.