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 22mm, 18k yellow gold oval case with a fantastic, integrated bracelet with a signed clasp, this Polo features a gorgeous mother of pearl dial and diamond-set bezel. The dial is paired with a matching dauphine handset, an acrylic crystal, and an entirely ‘70s-appropriate quartz movement within.

Imagine the double-takes you'll receive when rocking this bold Piaget at a Gala or casual meet-up with friends at your local dive bar. With its eye-catching design, fascinating dial, and awesome bracelet, this is a standout timepiece appropriate for virtually any wrist.

That’s really part of the charm of so many of Piaget’s late 20th century watch designs. While these pieces went underappreciated for many years, we have recently seen a well-deserved surge in interest for these avant-garde designs.