For its first release of 2026, Piaget has created a two-tone version of the Polo 79 that recalls one of the Polo collection’s original configurations from 1979. Launched in 2024 as a contemporary revival of the very first Polo watch, the Polo 79 initially debuted in solid yellow gold, while a white gold version joined the lineup the following year in 2025. Now, a two-tone model crafted from alternating shades of gold has been added to the series for 2026. The Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone enters the lineup as the most premium model among the current trio of watches.
The Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone (ref. G0A51150) essentially combines the original yellow gold model from 2024 with its white gold counterpart that was released the following year. Aside from its striking two-tone dial (which is also crafted from solid gold), the rest of the Polo 79 Two-Tone appears to consist of components that have been carried over from either the yellow gold or white gold version of the model. It is predominantly constructed from 18k white gold with polished yellow gold bars (aka “gadroons”) running horizontally throughout its case, dial, and bracelet. This striped aesthetic serves as the Polo 79’s single most defining feature, and the different shades of gold further draw attention to the fact that the gadroons are separate components mounted into the sides of the mid-case.
Crafted entirely from 18k white and yellow gold, the case of the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone measures 38mm in diameter by just 7.45mm thick. It features a flat sapphire crystal protecting its dial, while a second sapphire crystal functions as the display window in its screw-on caseback. Just like the previous two versions of the Polo 79, water resistance is listed at 50 meters for the latest two-tone model. Since solid 18k gold is used for the entirety of its case, dial, and integrated bracelet, the total weight of the Polo 79 Two-Tone comes in at 200 grams, which is quite considerable for a watch with these rather modest on-paper dimensions.
From a functionality standpoint, the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone is entirely identical to its siblings. Visible through the sapphire window in its caseback is Piaget’s in-house Caliber 1200P1 automatic movement, which runs at a rate of 21,600vph (3Hz) with a power reserve of approximately 44 hours. Measuring just 2.35mm thick, the notably thin micro-rotor architecture of the 25-jewel Cal. 1200P1 is the key detail that allows the Piaget Polo 79 series to achieve a total height of just 7.45mm. The micro-rotor itself is also crafted from solid gold to match the rest of the watch’s all-gold exterior.
Similar to its case, the dial fitted to the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone is essentially the bi-metallic version of what can be found inside both its yellow and white gold counterparts, and it features a dramatically sculpted surface that continues the two-tone gadroon motif established by its case. Crafted from solid gold with a tiny set of circles drilled into its perimeter to represent the hour markers and minute track, the Polo 79’s dial plays a fundamental role in its unique striped aesthetic. The two-tone version’s contrasting alloys create the illusion that its entire structure is formed by small tapered bars in alternating colors of 18k gold.
As you would expect, the integrated bracelet fitted to the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone retains the same core design as its yellow and white gold siblings, although it is constructed from contrasting white and yellow gold segments. The primary bracelet links are made from linear brushed white gold, and connecting these segments are smaller yellow gold pieces with an entirely high-polished finish. The two sides of the bracelet connect with a butterfly-style clasp in 18k yellow gold. While the clasp doesn’t offer any type of micro-adjustment, it does create a seamless appearance that embodies the Polo’s spirit of being both “a bracelet watch and a watch bracelet.”
Despite the fact that the original Piaget Polo watch from 1979 was offered in a two-tone configuration, the Polo was designed to be an elegant gold bracelet watch, and arguably no iteration better embodies this concept than the classic yellow gold version. Given that two-tone watches have historically been positioned as more-affordable alternatives to their solid gold counterparts, the Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone is inherently less visually opulent than its yellow gold sibling. With that in mind, the alternating colors of gold accentuate its lines in a highly extroverted manner, and this makes the two-tone version the most visually striking model among the current trio of Polo 79 watches.
The latest two-tone version of the Polo 79 is the most expensive among the trio by a considerable margin. The Piaget Polo 79 Two-Tone (ref. G0A51150) has an official retail price of $91,000 USD, which represents a five-figure premium above the original yellow gold model. Due to the record-high price of gold in 2026, it’s possible that Piaget has plans to increase retail prices for the yellow and white gold models to bring them closer to what the brand is charging for this latest release. However, given that all three versions of the Polo 79 are crafted from 18k gold and powered by the same micro-rotor movement, I struggle to wrap my head around a five-figure premium. For more information, please visit the Piaget website.