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Wristwatch · Flyback chronograph

Piaget Polo Flyback Chronograph

Partially verified

The Piaget Polo Flyback Chronograph, reference P 10716, is a self-winding, water-resistant wristwatch constructed from titanium and stainless steel. This limited edition timepiece, numbered 172/500, features a 45 mm diameter case with a notched bezel, hooded lugs, and a screwed-down winding crown. and an independent pusher at the 10 o'clock position designed for adjusting the hour hand of the second time zone. The transparent dial displays luminous steel indices, dauphine hands, a date aperture at 12 o'clock, and subsidiary dials for seconds, 30-minute registration, and a 24-hour second time zone counter.

Front view of the Piaget Polo Flyback Chronograph showing the transparent dial and chronograph registers.
Front view of the Piaget Polo Flyback Chronograph showing the transparent dial and chronograph registers. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Flyback chronograph
Maker / attribution
Piaget
Reference
P 10716
Catalogue / lot identifier
11
Source-reported date
circa 2008
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
1033310

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch features a three-body case measuring 45 mm in diameter, manufactured from a combination of titanium and stainless steel. It is characterized by a polished and brushed finish, a notched bezel, and hooded lugs. The case back is affixed using seven screws, and the winding crown is of the screw-down variety. A sapphire crystal covers the front, while a push-button located at 10 o'clock allows for the independent setting of the hour hand to track a second time zone.

The dial is transparent, allowing a view of the underlying components. It features applied luminous steel indexes and an outer minute/seconds division. Timekeeping is managed by luminous steel dauphine hands. Specific complications are presented via subsidiary ring dials for seconds, 30-minute chronograph registers, and a 24-hour counter for the second time zone. A date aperture, outlined with a painted red rim, is positioned at 12 o'clock.

Evidence for this section
  • “Three-body, polished and brushed, case back with 7 screws, notched bezel, hooded lugs, screwed-down winding crown, push-button at 10 is to independently set the hour hand for the second time zone, domed sapphire crystal.”
  • “Transparent with applied luminous steel indexes and minute / seconds division an outer reserve, subsidiary ring dials for the second, 30 minute registers and 24 hour counter for the second time zone, painted red rim aperture for the date at 12.”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is driven by the Piaget caliber 880 P, a self-winding movement featuring 35 jewels. The finish of the movement includes rhodium plating and fausses cotes decoration.

The chronograph system is a flyback type, operated via square push-buttons. The movement serves both the standard timekeeping functions and the secondary time zone indicators, with the second time zone hour hand adjustment handled mechanically by the external 10 o'clock pusher.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 880 P, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 35 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator.”
  • “flyback chronograph two timezone.”

Provenance and Condition

This watch was produced in a limited series of 500 pieces circa 2008. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Piaget.

Regarding the condition, the auction description reports the watch as very good, specifically noting grade AA for the overall condition, grade 3 for the case, and grade 2* for the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made in a limited series of 500 pieces circa 2008.”
  • “Accompanied by the original fitted box, warranty card instruction manual, and dvd-rom”
  • “Movement: 2* Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Open research questions

  • Does the movement require a proprietary service tool for the independent hour adjustment mechanism?
  • What is the specific material composition ratio between the titanium and stainless steel components?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Piaget Polo Flyback Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPiaget“Piaget, ''Polo'', flyback chronograph two timezone.”
ReferenceP 10716“Ref. P 10716.”
Serial Number1033310“case No. 1033310”
Limited Edition Number172/500“No. 172/500”
Caliber880 P“M. Cal. 880 P”
Case MaterialTitanium and stainless steel“titanium and stainless steel wristwatch”
Case Dimensions45 mm diameter, 12 mm thickness“Diam. 45 mm. Thickness 12 mm.”
Jewel Count35“35 jewels”

Visible details

  • Case back secured with seven screws
  • Luminous steel dauphine hands
  • Transparent dial revealing underlying movement mechanics
  • Independently adjustable hour hand via 10 o'clock pusher

Research qualifications

  • Movement overhaul recommended by the auction description
  • The exact country of manufacture is not explicitly stated in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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