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Date 5. 7. 2022
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The young Swiss brand of prestigious watches is celebrating its 25th birthday and has prepared an experience for lovers of timepieces in the form of the new Tonda PF collection.
Once again, it draws on the creativity of the company's founder, Michel Parmigiani, who is considered a living watchmaking legend. Behind each piece we find his creativity inspired by the beauty of nature. With more than 250 models, three flagship collections and several awards, Parmigiani Fleurier's history is imbued with expertise, respect for the craftsmanship of previous generations and glamorous innovation.
Unlike most traditional Swiss manufactures, the Parmigiani Fleurier brand can accurately point to its origins - 1996, when Michel Parmigiani founded this extraordinary watchmaking house . His passion for mechanical watches and his restoration skills caught the attention of the Sandoz family, who gave him the support to create his own brand. Although Parmigiani Fleurier is a relatively young brand in the context of Swiss watchmaking, in just a quarter of a century it has earned a position among the most respected names in the industry.
What sets Parmigiani Fleurier watches apart from other Swiss brands is the exceptional attention to detail, technical perfection and aesthetic harmony. Trained as a restorer of historic watches, Michel Parmigiani has brought a deep understanding of watchmaking across the centuries to his designs. Each model reflects his philosophy that beauty and functionality must go hand in hand.
Parmigiani Fleurier's perfect Swiss watches are produced in limited editions, ensuring the exclusivity of each piece. The brand has never taken the route of mass production and remains true to the principles on which it was founded - creating extraordinary timepieces for connoisseurs who can appreciate true watchmaking artistry.
Parmigiani Fleurier uses only the finest materials in the manufacture of its watches. From platinum and gold of the highest purity to exotic woods and leathers for the straps, each component of the watch is carefully selected for its aesthetic and functional qualities.
Special attention is paid to the finish of the metal parts. Polishing, grinding and other surface refinement techniques are carried out by hand by skilled craftsmen who often spend dozens of hours working on a single component. The result is the unmistakable look and feel of a Parmigiani Fleurier men's luxury watch.
The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor features a high-end, ultra-thin (only 3 mm) PF 703 3 Hz movement with a platinum micro-rotor and automatic winding. Running reserve reaches 48 hours. The watch, which guarantees water resistance up to 100 metres underwater, is covered by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, under which you will find indices on the dial, two hands for hours and minutes and a numerical date display. The case is 40 mm wide and just 7.8 mm thick.
For lovers of mechanical Swiss watches , this model strikes the perfect balance between elegance and technical sophistication. The ultra-thin profile ensures maximum wearing comfort, while the automatic winding with micro-rotor provides reliable operation without the need for daily winding. The precision of the movement is reflected in the smooth movement of the hands and the precise operation that is characteristic of the Parmigiani brand.
The Tonda PF Chronograph is characterized by an almost flat dial on which there are three sub-dials. It will delight all lovers of precision. In addition to hours and minutes, they can measure seconds and even use a stopwatch. A numerical date display is included. The 42 mm wide case with a thickness of 12.4 mm hides the PF070 movement with an integrated high-frequency chronograph Tonda PF with a frequency of 5 Hz and a power reserve of 65 hours! This watch also promises water resistance to 100 m.
For active men, the chronograph is an indispensable tool, and the Parmigiani Tonda PF Chronograph offers this functionality in an extremely elegant package. Unlike sports chronographs from other brands, this model retains a distressed look that is suitable for both formal and casual occasions. The high-frequency movement ensures accurate timekeeping to within tenths of a second.
Finally, The Tonda PF Annual Calendar. As well as telling you 'what time it is', it will also interest you by identifying the month, day of the week and an ingeniously integrated return date indicator in the upper arch of the dial. Also unusual is the moon phase indicator for both hemispheres of the Earth located at six o'clock. The case is 42 mm wide and 11.1 mm thick. The PF339 has an automatic winding, a frequency of 4 Hz and a power reserve of 50 hours.
The calendar complication is one of the most practical functions of a luxury men's watch , and the annual calendar by Parmigiani Fleurier is a masterful solution to this complication. Unlike conventional calendar watches that need to be manually adjusted at the end of each month, the annual calendar can automatically distinguish between months with 30 and 31 days. Only at the end of February does the date need to be manually adjusted.
All three models are available in a steel case with a platinum hand-engraved bezel. But you can also have them made in 18k rose gold.
What makes Parmigiani Fleurier Swiss watches so special is the exceptional level of craftsmanship. Each piece is created with a love of detail that is apparent at first glance. From the hand-polished cases to the precision-milled movements to the meticulously assembled movements, everything speaks of a dedication to excellence.
The dials of the Parmigiani Tonda PF, for example, are made using the traditional guilloché technique, which creates intricate, regularly repeating patterns. This technique, which requires many years of experience and craftsmanship, gives the dials a depth and liveliness that modern industrial methods cannot replicate.
Similarly, the movements of watches are decorated with traditional techniques such as côtes de Genève (Geneva stripes), perlage (circular grinding) and anglage (bevelled edges). These decorative elements are not only aesthetic - they also increase the durability and longevity of the components.
Although the Parmigiani brand draws inspiration from historic watches and techniques, it does not remain trapped in the past. On the contrary, it combines traditional craftsmanship with the latest technologies and materials to create timepieces that are both classic and contemporary.
The use of a platinum micro-rotor in the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor, for example, is an innovative solution that makes it possible to create an extremely thin automatic movement without compromising on reliability and power reserve. Similarly, the integrated chronograph in the Tonda PF Chronograph uses state-of-the-art construction to ensure precise timekeeping.
This ability to balance tradition and innovation is one of the reasons why Parmigiani Fleurier is growing in popularity among connoisseurs of luxury men's watches around the world.
Parmigiani Fleurier has prepared a limited edition Tonda PF Split Seconds Chronograph as the current highlight of the line. Only 25 of these will be available to celebrate the brand's anniversary. The case, bracelet and, uniquely for Parmigiani, the massive dial are made of 950 platinum. The indices, on the other hand, shimmer in white gold.
Inside the 42 mm wide, 15 mm thick case is a high-frequency movement with a split chronograph. The PF361 movement is a new version of ChronOr's finest calibre with a frequency of 5 Hz and a power reserve of 65 hours. A truly exceptional anniversary watch, it has quite rightly won the prestigious Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève award. This was due, among other things, to the material of the main plate and bridges, which are made of solid 18K rose gold. But what impressed the jury even more was the integrated high-frequency chronograph with split seconds. It allows for optimal timekeeping of two independent events starting at the same time.
The limited edition of 25 pieces of the Tonda PF Split Seconds Chronograph underlines the exclusivity of this Swiss watch. Each example is numbered and represents the pinnacle of contemporary watchmaking. The use of 950 platinum for the case, bracelet and dial is extraordinary even in the context of haute horlogerie and testifies to the uniqueness of this model.
The split seconds chronograph (also called rattrapante) is one of the most demanding watchmaking complications. Its construction requires extraordinary skill and technical know-how. The fact that the Parmigiani brand was able to create such a perfect example of this complication is testament to its technical ability and craftsmanship.
The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève award that the model has received is the highest recognition in the watchmaking world and confirms the exceptional quality of this men's luxury watch.
With the new Tonda PF collection, the Parmigiani Fleurier brand enters its second quarter-century of existence with a clear vision and a firm conviction in the values it represents. The combination of traditional craftsmanship, technical innovation and timeless design remains at the heart of the brand's philosophy.
For collectors and lovers of luxury men's watches , Parmigiani represents a unique choice - a brand that is not as ubiquitous as some of the great watch houses, but which in its short history has managed to create an unmistakable style and gain the respect of even the most discerning connoisseurs.
The Parmigiani Tonda PF is the perfect expression of this philosophy - understated elegance, masterful craftsmanship and cutting-edge technical solutions in perfect harmony. It is designed for those who appreciate true values and who know that true luxury lies not in ostentation, but in quality, originality and timelessness.
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