Carol Besler has written about watches for more than 20 years. From 1990 to 2005 she was editor and publisher of Canadian Jeweller magazine, while contributing regularly to several other publications, including International Watch, Robb Report, Patek Philippe Magazine, Financial Post and Worth. From 2006 to 2009 she was editor of the ladies edition of International Watch and remains a regular contributor to International Watch, Journal Haute Horlogerie, Haute Living, Watch Journal, Robb Report, Fashion Magazine, The New York Times (Watch Your Time), Sharp For Men, The Book For Men, Nuvo, Experience (for Bombardier) and the custom magazines about watches and jewelry published by Tufts Communications.
Throwback Thursday: Piaget Polo
The Piaget Polo, introduced in 1979, represents the sporting side of the brand, named for the network of polo matches Piaget participates in or sponsors. That doesn’t mean it is a sports watch, however. It is a solid gold dress watch, more suited for those sipping champagne in the grandstands. As Piaget puts it, the watch “expresses an elegant interpretation of both an active and refined soul.” The original was housed in an 18k yellow gold round case and dial with alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces – its signature look. The grooves created by the godrons of the bracelet links READ MORE
