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The Tonda Hijri Perpetual Calendar Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds in celebration of Eid

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Reine de Mai

Three distinct sporty, yet elegant designs will kick off the release of the Tonda GT in polished and satin-finished stainless steel or 18-ct rose gold, embodying Parmigiani’s years of expertise and design ethos following golden ratio parameters. The case shape is inspired by the Tonda Chronor watch, which was awarded the Chronograph Watch Prize from the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2017. Parmigiani Fleurier worked with watch designer, Dino Modolo, to reinterpret its design codes, resulting in a reimagined case with updated lugs and an integrated bracelet ergonomically designed for ultimate comfort. Its fluted bezel recalls another Parmigiani Fleurier icon- the Toric collection- and the dials are finished with traditional “clou triangulaire” guilloché. All watches are available on a polished and satin-finished bracelet or on a rubber strap with a motif that recalls the finishing on the dial.

The Tondagraph GT is powered by the PF043 automatic calibre and combines two of watchmaking’s most useful complications- an annual calendar and a chronograph. This is an uncommon combination and once again Parmigiani Fleurier fills a void in the watchmaking world by presenting them together at a level of quality seldom rivalled, and yet, with an exceptional price. The dial displays a wealth of information and remains legible: it has delta-shaped hands with black luminescent coating indicating hours and minutes, a small second, two subdials for the chronograph function, and a big date aperture at 12 o’clock. To draw attention to the annual calendar function, the date and month are displayed in vibrant orange colour. This impressive watch is water-resistant to 100m, has a screw-down crown, a 48-hour power reserve, and is finely finished with Côtes de Genève stripes visible through the open caseback. The Tondagraph GT is limited to 200 pieces.

Two additional models will accompany this new launch, the Tonda GT Black and the Tonda GT Rose Gold Blue. The beauty of the guilloché decoration shines through on these dials, which have a big date aperture at 12 o’clock and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. They are powered by the PF044 automatic movement, which is finely finished, has a power reserve of 48 hours, and is water-resistant to 100m via a screw-down crown. The 18-ct rose-gold model is particularly stunning when paired with its sporty blue rubber strap matching the dial and the Tonda GT Steel easily transforms into a sportier watch when paired with its black rubber strap. From classic to sporty, both watches allow today’s man to easily transition from a day full of activities to an elegant evening. The Tonda GT Rose Gold Blue is limited to 150 pieces, while the steel model is limited to 250 pieces.

“This is yet another step forward for Parmigiani Fleurier as it continues to evolve and innovate,” says Davide Traxler, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier. “The new Tonda GT line, with its more casual shape and attractive price point, reflects current market needs and is, at the same time, distinctively Parmigiani.”

PARMIGIANI FLEURIER

Taking its name from its founder, watchmaker and restorer Michel Parmigiani, the fine watchmaking brand was founded in 1996 in Fleurier, in the Swiss valley of Val-de-Travers. With its own watchmaking centre ensuring its independence, the brand has both full control over the production process and unique creative freedom. For over twenty years, the Parmigiani Fleurier signature has resided within timepieces that command the utmost respect, in harmony with watchmaking traditions. They are the labour of a lifetime – that of Michel Parmigiani, the talented individuals who assist him, and the special relationship between the Manufacture and the masterpieces of the past, enabling it to invent a bold future.

“We would like to congratulate the FHH on the creation of the new Watches & Wonders digital platform. Our Manufacture is proud to be part of this new project and introduce the Toric Slate Tourbillon, a timepiece that embodies our values: high horology and a contemporary interpretation of the teachings of the past. “, Davide Traxler, CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier

The ultra-thin PF517 movement, comprising a platinum micro-rotor, bridges with côtes de Genève decoration, and flying tourbillon, was developed following in-depth studies by the Manufacture’s master watchmakers. To keep the piece as slim as possible, the tourbillon was in fact integrated in the movement’s main plate. The position of the tourbillon at 7 o’clock on the dial is a nod to the brand’s founder, Michel Parmigiani, who was born at 7:08 am on December 2nd, 1950.

The tourbillon’s captivating and hypnotic movement is in harmony with the barley grain guilloché pattern of the slate-colored dial and is housed within a rose gold case inspired by Ancient Greek Doric columns and features a gaudron and knurling bezel. The color of the javelin hour and minute hands echoes the rose gold of the case. The watch comes with a Hermès Havane leather strap.

The Toric was the first watch case designed by Michel Parmigiani, first introduced in 1996 for the launch of the brand that nowadays bears his name. This new tourbillon piece joins other haute horlogerie pieces in the Toric collection and represent lifelong lessons in this master watchmaker’s career and background in restoration.

Michel Parmigiani has in fact dealt with mechanical marvels of the past, often unique, and has uncovered many of their secrets. He honors them in his modern collections, often inspired by history and re-imagined for today’s world.

Parmigiani Fleurier

Taking its name from its founder, watchmaker and restorer Michel Parmigiani, the fine watchmaking brand was founded in 1996 in Fleurier, in the Swiss valley of Val-de-Travers. With its own watchmaking centre ensuring its independence, the brand has both full control over the production process and unique creative freedom. For over twenty years, the Parmigiani Fleurier signature has resided within timepieces that command the utmost respect, in harmony with watchmaking traditions. They are the labour of a lifetime – that of Michel Parmigiani, the talented individuals who assist him, and the special relationship between the Manufacture and the masterpieces of the past, enabling it to invent a bold future.

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Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Slate Technical Specifications and Price

Reference

PFH479-1600200-HA1241

Movement

CALIBRE – PF517

WINDING – Automatic

TOTAL DIMENSIONS – 14 ¼”’ – Ø 32.0 mm

THICKNESS – 3.4 mm

FREQUENCY – 3 Hz – 21’600 A/h

POWER-RESERVE – 48 hours

NB OF COMPONENTS – 207

NB OF JEWELS – 29

Functions

Hours, minutes,

60 seconds tourbillon

Dial

COLOUR – Slate

INDEX – 18-ct rose gold appliques

FINISHING – “Guilloché Grain de riz”

HANDS – Javelin-shaped with luminescent coating

Case

DIMENSIONS – Ø 42.8 mm

THICKNESS – 9.45 mm

MATERIAL – 18ct red gold

WATER-RESISTANCE – 30 m

BACK – Sapphire

GLASS – Anti-reflective sapphire

Bracelet

BRAND – Hermès

MATERIAL – Alligator

COLOUR – Havana

Buckle

TYPE – Pin buckle

MATERIAL – 18ct red gold

Price

CHF 130’000.-

« Whoever learns to observe acquires art. » These words, taught to young Michel Parmigiani by his father, summarize the philosophy of the Parmigiani Fleurier manufacture. The Tonda 1950 Moonbow draws inspiration from two phenomena only apparent to a careful observer and re-imagines a lunar rainbow, or moonbow, on the bezel and a spiral galaxy on the dial.

Its flying tourbillon is reminiscent of a spiral galaxy and dances amid celestial beings on an aventurine sky, carefully placed at seven o’clock, a nod to Michel Parmigiani’s birth on December 2, 1950 at 7:08 am. The development of an ultra-thin tourbillon movement is a challenge for any watchmaker. Parmigiani Fleurier found a solution by integrating a platinum micro-rotor into the plate of the movement, resulting in a caliber only 3.4 mm thick. In addition, it is hand-finished with the most admirable decorations in the brand’s manufacture.

This magnificent example of mechanical engineering is further highlighted by a bezel featuring a colorful array of precious stones representing a moonbow, a nocturnal weather phenomenon rarely seen. Incredible care went into the selection of the finest stones, each in the perfect hue, to offer a truly gradient rainbow, with subtle changes in between colors. The meticulous art of setting them required dozens of hours of painstaking and precise craftsmanship. Blue, pink, orange and yellow sapphires, rubies, tsavorites, and amethysts make up the 40 baguette-cut gemstones seen on the bezel and weighing 2.59 carats.

When Michel Parmigiani founded his restoration workshop in 1976, he did not imagine that, 20 years later, it would be at the heart of a watch brand bearing his name. Parmigiani Fleurier’s achievements continuously inspired by lessons of the past, and offer new solutions to historical, technical challenges.

The restoration of a songbird cage, with fountain and flute sets, dating from the early 19th century, is a great example. The cage is suspended in the air by a clock on its base and features a dial that can only be seen from below. According to historical records, aventurine glass was once used to decorate the panels of this clock but went missing in the past and was replaced by blue metallic paint. As a result, and in order to avoid similar damage in the future, Michel Parmigiani decided to use this beautiful material for its dials only. The sapphire crystal acts as its keeper and protector.

The Tonda 1950 Moonbow is available with a red, blue or gold Hermès leather strap.

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Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Moonbow Technical Specifications

Movement

CALIBRE PF517

WINDING Automatic

TOTAL DIMENSIONS 14 ¼”’ – Ø 32.0 mm

THICKNESS 3.4 mm

FREQUENCY 3 Hz – 21’600 A/h

POWER-RESERVE 48 hours

NB OF COMPONENTS 207

NB OF JEWELS 29

Functions

Hours, minutes, 60 seconds tourbillon

Dial

COLOUR Blue

INDEX Non

FINISHING Polished

HANDS Skeleton Delta-shaped

Case

DIMENSIONS Ø 40.20 mm

THICKNESS 9.4 mm

MATERIAL 18ct rose gold

WATER-RESISTANCE 30 m

BACK Sapphire

GLASS Anti-reflective sapphire

NB OF SAPPHIRE 40

CARATS 2.5900

Bracelet

BRAND Hermès

MATERIAL Alligator

COLOUR Abyss blue

Buckle

TYPE Pin buckle

MATERIAL 18ct rose gold

Bovet Fleurier 19Thirty Ref. NTS0020, blue

The 19Thirty collection was presented in 2015 exclusively in steel. The movement was specially developed for this collection, and the quality of its execution and finishes meets the same criteria of the Grandes Complications. It offers seven days of power reserve with only a single barrel. Mr. Raffy, the owner of BOVET 1822, wanted this collection to offer two different cases including the iconic Fleurier case with its bow and crown that stand out with their 12:00 position.

The stir the collection created and the enthusiasm among collectors led Mr. Raffy to offer the19Thirty in a red gold case that can be bespoke to the collector’s taste.

Bovet Fleurier 19Thirty Ref. NTS0019, black

This year, the collection features the Maison’s dedication to the decorative arts by offering a luxurious “Fleurisanne” engraving that embraces the hour and minute dial, as well as the second counter which form an eight: a symbol of luck and prosperity for the wearer.

For an added elegance, the « Fleurisanne » engraving is lacquered according to the color of the dial chosen by the collector.

Bovet Fleurier 19Thirty case back

Bovet’s extraordinary Engineering Brilliance is featured in the ergonomics of the 19Thirty collection, which are presented in a case 9mm thick and 42mm across. The beautiful elements of the dial and the case unite with impeccable timekeeping, reliability and seven-day power reserve to create a timeless, classic and exceptional timepiece that can be worn every day and turn every second into a moment of grace.

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Bovet Fleurier 19Thirty Technical Specifications and Price

References

NTS0020, blue

NTS0019, black

CASE

Type: Fleurier Diameter 42 mm

Material: stainless steel Strap Full-skin alligator

Buckle: stainless steel ardillon

Water-resistance: 30 m

MOVEMENT

Calibre 11BM04

Type: Hand-wound movement

Diameter: 15 ¾ ’’’

Frequency: 21’600 v/h Power reserve 7 days

Functions: Hours, minutes, sub-seconds, power reserve indicator

DIAL

Blue or black circular brushed dials with Roman numerals

Hand-engraved, with lacquered “Fleurisanne” motif

PRICE

CHF. 19’800.-