I have the very first release V1

Jul 29, 2012,20:51 PM
 

MTF,


Thanks buddy! i got this watch in 09 and was one of the first owners of this watch.
it was cut to my wrist size. problem is that i have a 6.5 wrist and the lugs are actually
splayed outward.

it fits fine but looks funny and is uncomfy due to the spacing. i would have wanted leather
because the strap will bend and droop and conform to my wrists unlike the rubber that is
very stiff.

also the buckle i have is most likely V1 and is sharp and hurts my writs. also the summer and winter
settings on buckle actually slip. once in winter setting it will slip to summer with just a tug of the strap.

these are the reasons i dont wear this watch any longer. i also had an unfortunate accident happen
to me 1 week after owning this watch. no loctite was placed on the screws when i got the watch and
broke it, lukcily piaget switzerland admitted to this and fixed the watch.

carlo

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Congrats!

 
 By: dxboon : July 23rd, 2012-12:15
I like the open dial versions of the Piaget Polo Forty-Five better than the solid ones. IMO these watches have THE most comfortable rubber strap! Enjoy your new beauty! Cheers, Daos

You are right as i have worn

 
 By: Horology75 : July 23rd, 2012-13:12
You are right as i have worn Hublot big Bang, Royal Oak Offshore and only watch which is close in comfort to the Piaget is the Rubber Patek Aquanaut 5167A...

Maybe the best version of Polo FortyFive today

 
 By: MTF : July 25th, 2012-01:35
Ovi, Well done! I think this is an improvement to the original design because the red circle surrounding the date now makes sense to have a semi-open dial. The original watch with open dial was confusing to read as we wondered why 3 dates were showing. Th...  

no leather strap option?

 
 By: Spoon : July 25th, 2012-20:08
i wish they had a leather strap option. i stopped using my polo 45 chrono due to very uncomfy strap

Really!! I feel mine is pretty comfortable

 
 By: Horology75 : July 28th, 2012-14:24
Actually it is ideal for our middle east desert climate. Leather wears out fast...

Piaget Polo FortyFive strap is custom-fitted

 
 By: MTF : July 28th, 2012-22:57
Spoon, Welcome. As some people have mentioned, it is unusual that you are uncomfortable. The Piaget Polo FortyFive strap is uncommonly comfortable because EACH strap is fully custom fitted to EACH owner. I suspect it is a fitting mishap and can be re-fitt... 

I have the very first release V1

 
 By: Spoon : July 29th, 2012-20:51
MTF, Thanks buddy! i got this watch in 09 and was one of the first owners of this watch. it was cut to my wrist size. problem is that i have a 6.5 wrist and the lugs are actually splayed outward. it fits fine but looks funny and is uncomfy due to the spac...