{"product_id":"piaget-polo-861-c701-ladies-18k-yellow-gold-quartz-c-1080s","title":"Piaget Polo 861 C701 “Ladies” 18k Yellow Gold Quartz (c. 1980's)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCURATOR’S NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 1979, the Piaget Polo offered a distinctly elegant interpretation of the emerging integrated-bracelet luxury watch. Rather than emphasizing sharp geometry, its horizontal fluting flows continuously across the case bracelet, and the dial itself, allowing the entire watch to read as a single sculptural object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1980s, the Polo had become a powerful symbol of success, glamour and unapologetic, unfiltered luxury. Crafted entirely in gold at a time when Piaget was synonymous with international high society, it was worn as much as a statement of prestige and taste as it was a respectable timepiece. Few watches captured the excess and confidence of the decade quite so effectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference 861 C701 distills that design into a remarkably slim 23.3mm yellow gold format. The oval case almost disappears into the articulated bracelet, while the matching gold dial, applied dot hour and minute markers and slender dauphine hands preserve the watch’s uninterrupted monochromatic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt only 4.8mm thick, it wears more like a piece of fine jewellery than a conventional wristwatch. It is an exceptional example of Piaget’s design language during the 1980s and a wonderfully preserved expression of the original Polo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHappy hunting,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Brent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION REPORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch presents in exceptional, collector-grade condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker in July 2026, the watch is running great and functioning as intended. The watch has been professionally polished, retaining a crisp, factory-grade finish throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear to the case and bracelet is extremely minimal. Only a few very fine micro-hairlines can be seen on the case under close inspection, and a nearly intangible fleabite on the side of the case. The caseback is well-preserved, showing some mild surface wear. Its caseback's hallmarks, serial number, and reference engravings remain deep and clearly defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold dial presents beautifully, with a few light spots around the text, visible only upon only close examination. A small part of the letter “t” in the Piaget signature has faded. The hour hand shows a couple tiny marks along its edges, which are nearly imperceptible during normal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet is firm, and includes 20 links, three of which were removed, as the watch was sized for its original owner. With all links installed, the complete watch and bracelet measure approximately 7 1\/8 inches (181mm) and should accommodate a wrist of approximately 6.75 to 7 inches, depending on the preferred fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch does not come with original box or papers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 861C701\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18k yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLug-to-Lug:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold with dot hour\/minute markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold dauphine hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003ePiaget 8P1\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e caliber (quartz) containing 10 jewels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Integrated yellow gold bracelet (20 links)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7 1\/8 inches \/ 181mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Wrist Fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.75–7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully serviced in July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"piaget","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45283295822006,"sku":null,"price":22500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/7011\/4230\/files\/DSC9136_04856639-eb8b-406f-a38a-f86b640c56c9.jpg?v=1785033792","url":"https:\/\/thisiswatchable.com\/products\/piaget-polo-861-c701-ladies-18k-yellow-gold-quartz-c-1080s","provider":"Watchable Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}