Piaget Polo Quartz Day-Date reference 15562 C 701
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980s
Maker / issuer
PiagetThis Piaget Polo wristwatch, reference 15562 C 701, dates to the 1980s. Constructed from 18K yellow gold, the timepiece features a 31.5 mm circular case with an integrated bracelet.
The dial and case display characteristic horizontal raised bars with alternating brushed and polished finishes. It is powered by a quartz movement with day and date complications, positioned at the top and bottom of the dial, respectively. The watch features a slightly domed sapphire crystal and an unsigned crown. This example is reported to have been acquired directly from the family of the first owner and is described as potentially unpolished, exhibiting a pinkish patina and minimal signs of wear.
The integrated bracelet consists of 19 links and is reported to have no measurable stretch. A new battery was recently installed.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Quartz wristwatch
- Movement
- Quartz
- Reference
- 15562 C 701
- Acquisition
- From the first owner's family
- Case Diameter
- 31.5 mm
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Bracelet links
- 19 links
- Condition note
- Reported as potentially unpolished
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Piaget
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 31.5 mm circular case in 18K yellow gold, characterized by an integrated design where the case flows into the bracelet. A prominent design element is the series of horizontal raised bars that traverse both the dial and the bracelet, finished in alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The dial includes windows for the day of the week and the date. The watch is topped with a slightly domed sapphire crystal. The crown is unsigned. The dial itself is described as original and free of significant damage or aging, accompanied by yellow gold hands.
- Visible features
- • Horizontal raised bars on dial and bracelet • Integrated bracelet design with 19 links • Day and date complication windows • Slightly domed sapphire crystal
- Bracelet and Condition
- The integrated 18K yellow gold bracelet consists of 19 links. It is reported to be in good condition without measurable stretch. The case and bracelet are noted to exhibit a pinkish gold patina with only light signs of use, devoid of significant scratches or impacts. The auction description reports that the watch is considered to be unpolished, with the surfaces, bevels, and general form of the case remaining distinct.
- Function and Provenance
- The timepiece is powered by a quartz movement. It is currently in working order and has recently received a new battery. The history of the watch is traced back to the family of the original owner. Specific details regarding the long-term maintenance or recent technical servicing of the internal movement are not provided by the source beyond the battery installation.
Identification
- Reference
- 15562 C 701
- Serial number
- 40XXXX
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Unverified claim of unpolished status
- Research required: Full internal mechanical service history unknown