Piaget Redefines Its Signature Gadroons in a Bold Reveal at Watches and Wonders 2026
Debuting alongside new stone dials across the Polo 79, Altiplano, Sixtie and Swinging Pebbles collections.
Summary
- At Watches and Wonders 2026, Piaget debuts the Polo Signature and the sodalite Polo 79
- Novelties include the Altiplano AUC Tiger Eye and the maritime-themed Sixtie on Strap
- The drop is completed by the sculptural Swinging Pebbles sautoir collection
Celebrating over 150 years of daring elegance and creativity, Piaget continues to bridge its storied past with a resolutely modern spirit. This year’s novelties for Watches and Wonders pay homage to the milestones that defined Piaget as the “House of Gold,” specifically the 1957 invention of the ultra-thin 9P movement and the 1963 decision to dress dials in vibrant ornamental stones. From culturally iconic models like the Polo to sculptural sautoirs, the new collection of novelties reflects a legacy where time is not just a measure, but a movement of free-spirited artistry.
Piaget Polo Signature
The Piaget Polo Signature collection for 2026 epitomizes the brand’s ability to evolve a cultural icon while staying true to its roots. Central to this redesign are the gadroons – signature decorative striations that have defined the Polo since 1979 – which now reign supreme across the entire range of blue dials. This new face elevates the collection’s harmonious interplay of shapes, specifically the round case housing a cushion-cut dial. The 42mm models arrive in either steel or rose gold, offered with interchangeable rubber straps or steel bracelets, while the 36mm feminine versions include precious rose gold iterations set with 96 brilliant-cut diamonds.
The collection also revives a cherished Yves Piaget tradition: the couple’s watch. This elevated duo combines the sport-chic allure of the Polo Date with refined silver-colored dials and interchangeable rubber straps in contemporary beige and khaki green. Whether gem-set or unembellished, the 2026 Polo lineup demonstrates a unique ability to transcend time through its signature finesse and casual-chic identity.
Piaget Polo 79 With Sodalite Dial
While the original Piaget Polo 79 stood out as a fully gold-forged sport-chic icon that defined 80s glamour, the 2026 interpretation introduces a precious mineral twist. For the first time in the contemporary range, the 38mm white gold case is paired with an ornamental sodalite dial. The deep, contrasting blue of the stone highlights the uniqueness of the hand-engraved gadroons, reinforcing the philosophy that the watch is “a bracelet featuring a watch”. This masterpiece is powered by the 1200PI ultra-thin self-winding movement, maintaining the slim profile that remains a cornerstone of the Maison’s technical identity.
Altiplano AUC Tiger Eye
Maison Piaget continues to push the limits of High Watchmaking with the Altiplano Ultimate Concept (AUC) Tourbillon, now integrating ornamental stones into its record-breaking 2mm profile. In a feat of extreme meticulousness, honey-hued tiger’s eye is mounted directly onto components integral to the movement. This process requires the stones to be cleaned with a 0.15mm needle – the finest utilized by the brand – to remove residues without causing damage. Reprising the personalized service of the 1960s Style Selector, the Maison offers four case colors and a choice of four ornamental stones, including tiger’s eye, blue sodalite, jade and onyx.
Sixtie
Initially launched in 2025 as a generous trapezoid-shaped tribute to the Swinging Sixties, the Sixtie collection anchors itself in new territory for 2026. Forgoing its original precious metal bracelet, the new versions feature deep blue alligator straps that accentuate the individually etched pink gold gadroons on the bezel. The collection offers two distinct dial variations: a silvered solar satin-brushed face sprinkled with golden Roman numerals and a rich, marbled blue quartz dial. The blue quartz is chosen for its exceptional hardness and unique veined markings, echoing the turquoise dial unveiled in previous seasons.
Swinging Pebbles
Channeling the joyful creativity of the 1969 21st Century Collection, Piaget unveils Swinging Pebbles, a new generation of modern Swinging Sautoirs. Each pendant watch is seamlessly carved from a single slice of ornamental stone – tiger’s eye, verdite, or pietersite – and hollowed out to house a Manufacture movement. These sculptural, asymmetrical “pebbles” hang from sinuous, hand-made twisted gold chains, a tribute to the brand’s expertise in chainmaking. By blurring the boundaries between jewelry and watchmaking, these necklaces transform time into a tactile treasure designed to be felt and handled.
New Ornamental Stones Story
Piaget delves deeper into its heritage of using intriguing varieties of ornamental stones. This narrative exploration honors the brand’s mastery of materials like lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite, and jade, which have been used to create pop-art-inspired masterpieces since the 1960s. Cutting these stones requires exceptional skill, as they must be sliced to a thinness of 0.4mm while minimizing the high risk of breakage. This year’s collection uses these stones to provide the “shock of the new,” transforming every dial into a contemporary artwork and a cultural icon.
