Remi Jomard on Piaget and the Polo Minute Repeater
Rémi Jomard explains that the Piaget Polo Minute Repeater is the logical next step after the brand’s recent complications, such as the Polo with a perpetual calendar and the Polo Flying Tourbillon. The watch combines a modern, partially open‑worked dial with traditional finishing, using a specially shaped 1290P calibre and a resonant case design to achieve a loud 64‑decibel sound while remaining water‑resistant to 3 bar. Production is highly labour‑intensive, requiring around 80 hours for assembly and 72 hours for finishing, and only five pieces are being made this year due to the limited number of artisans capable of handling the complexity. The development focuses on balancing tradition, classicism, and contemporary aesthetics, evident in the contrasting strap options and the thin, ultra‑refined movement that continues Piaget’s sixty‑year legacy of ultra‑thin watchmaking. Technical advances, such as a coated rotor and refined lubrication, enhance performance without compromising the brand’s DNA. Sound quality is perfected in a sound‑insulated chamber, where precise frequency measurements ensure the minute repeater’s tones are clear and accurate for each watch.
Buying Time Analysis: This story is important because it showcases Piaget’s pioneering blend of ultra‑thin, traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create a technically advanced, limited‑edition minute repeater that pushes the boundaries of sound, design, and watchmaking excellence.
