Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante: the world premiere dedicated to returning to travel and communicating with those who are far away.

At the forefront of the Parmigiani Fleurier 2022 releases are the globally sophisticated Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante, a dual—time watch that operates with the highest convenience of using a chronograph. The watch is equipped with two superimposed hour hands, one made of rhodium-plated gold, the other made of rose gold. Pressing the button at 8 o’clock moves the upper gold rhodium-plated hand forward in one-hour increments to indicate the wearer’s local time, while the lower rose gold hand remains stationary to continue displaying “home time” or reference time. Pressing the rose gold button built into the watch’s crown instantly returns the rhodium—plated hand to its original position – similar to the hand of a split chronograph — back to the rose gold hand when the second time zone is no longer displayed. It is required, for example, when a traveler returns home with a watch. This very useful complication makes the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante an ideal watch for savvy travelers.

A guilloched barley pattern adorns the dial of the Blue Milan and elegantly harmonizes with the sandblasted minute scale on its periphery. The overall sophisticated visual effect is particularly striking when illuminated from certain angles, which emphasize the interaction between shiny and matte surfaces, as well as the details of the bezel with fine notches forged from a single piece of platinum. Like a tailor honing his trained eye on every fold of fabric, the watchmakers of Parmigiani Fleurier have not ignored a single detail of the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante model: both the sartorial and architectural approach to design, the House has ensured that the silhouette of the case has an ideal structure, the protrusions on the steel case smoothly merge into the side links of the bracelet. This subtle but typical detail complements the watch’s sophisticated character.

Tonda PF Skeleton: mechanical purity with fine details

The art of skeletonization in watchmaking is, as a rule, a process in which an existing mechanism is revealed, cutting out details to reveal only the most important components in order to visually beautify the eye of a connoisseur. For the two new Tonda PF Skeleton models — one in 18k rose gold and one in stainless steel and platinum – Parmigiani Fleurier has applied a different approach that reflects the core values of purity and restraint with uncompromising attention to detail. The new PF777 caliber has been designed to show off its organic life while maintaining balance and volume.

Its artistic tracery has been carefully executed to make the most of both the solid parts and the open voids, allowing light to enter the heart of the automatic winding mechanism and illuminate its carefully hand-beveled grille. Thus, the secrets of the mechanism are revealed to the eye of an expert. Through the transparent back cover, you can see the rotor, artfully made of 22-carat rose gold and completely in harmony with the airy overall structure of the mechanism, consisting of 187 components. Also delicate is the barrel, the spring of which is wound by dynamic movements of the wearer’s wrist and the structure of which allows you to observe the steady compression and relaxation of the mainspring, which sets in motion the balance with a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.

The 40 mm diameter case and graphite-colored openwork dial also exhibit uncompromising aesthetic and color codes, with increased responsibility for the Parmigiani Fleurier brand, featuring alternating sandblasted and satin-finished frequencies and suspended hour markers. The Tonda PF Skeleton perfectly captures the aesthetics of the Tonda PF collection, which is both sophisticated and minimalistic. Two delicate hands slide along the large opening of the dial, which retains only a ring with a time zone, which makes it easier to read the time. The fluted and polished bezel of the beautiful light quality, flexible, flowing bracelet commitment to solidity and modernity corresponds to the laconic design.

Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon: the height of caution

A complication reinterpreted in accordance with the brand’s spirit, the Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon plays on paradoxes, embodying a very complex complication combined with extreme aesthetic simplicity and sophistication. With its clean lines, this creation embodies the stylistic vision of Parmigiani Fleurier and takes it to a new level with a restrained but strong added value. The new watch is noble in both material and spirit, providing an undeniably authentic expression of the brand’s identity in its fully platinum interpretation, in which the case and dial are made of 950 platinum, sandblasted.

Hidden under the precious metal is the PF517 Caliber, developed within the framework of the interconnected workshops of the Parmigiani Watch Center, equipped with a floating tourbillon and an automatic winding with a platinum microrock. Magnified by the light that highlights the subtle details of the monochrome case, the circular opening of the watch face draws the viewer’s gaze to the rotating, floating tourbillon, opening a visual journey into the organic heart of the watch. The rest of the dial shows only the main elements, without any trace of anything superfluous. Encased in platinum armor and secured on the wrist with a minimalistic platinum bracelet, this perfectly folded 42mm watch features a screw-down crown that guarantees water resistance of up to 100 meters. The sapphire crystal back cover offers another visual journey, showcasing several of the 207 parts that make up the self-winding mechanical caliber.

Tonda GT Chronograph: the power of delicate colors

The Tonda GT chronograph returns to the forefront with features and colors that give it a sporty tone while remaining in the realm of sophistication. It is available in two versions: 18k rose gold with chronograph and big date functions; and steel with chronograph and annual calendar functions. As in architecture, the golden ratio dictates ideal proportions and requires watchmakers to constantly invent the volumes and arrangement of the elements that make up the watch. This condition ensures that the creations will eventually remain as desirable as they were on the first day of their appearance. In both cases, the choice of color of the chronograph counters — Quantum Grey or Granata — provides a restrained but very distinctive look on the wide dial and at the same time provides an exemplary balance in the overall display of the dial. The Tonda GT Chronograph 18-carat rose gold watch with a solid 42 mm case contains a built-in automatic-winding chronograph calibre operating at a frequency of 5 Hz (36,000 half-vibrations per hour), under a silver guilloche dial with a “triangular nail”. the motive. Short-term measurements are displayed on the additional “Quantum Grey” or “Granata” dials, which are intelligently positioned so that they harmoniously occupy the space together with the central large date indicator with double holes at the 12 o’clock position.

This high-quality mechanical movement, consisting of 331 components, is visible through a transparent sapphire crystal back cover and boasts a 65—hour power reserve; among its features are a 22-carat gold rotor with sandblasting and a column wheel for chronograph drive. This mechanism, made in accordance with the highest standards of Fine Watchmaking, also allows for short-term measurements lasting up to 12 hours with an accuracy of 1/10 of a second due to the high frequency of its regulating body. This spectacular chronograph is water resistant to 100 meters and features a polished, finely knurled bezel typical of the Tonda families. It is attached to a rubber strap in dark red or gray, matching the color of the additional dials, and is attached to the wrist with a folding clasp made of 18K rose gold. The same Quantum Grey and Granata color scheme, which harmonizes with the counters and rubber strap, also adorns the stainless steel Tonda GT chronograph, which features an annual calendar and offers the same classic fluted bezel framing a silver guilloche dial in a triangular nail pattern. This 42 mm diameter chronograph is waterproof to 100 meters and features modern lines with additional dials in one or the other of the two highlighted colors, classically positioned on the 3 to 9 o’clock axis and topped with a double date window. at 12:00. It is equipped with a manufactured chronograph calibre with automatic winding, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 half-vibrations per hour).

The mechanism is also equipped with an annual calendar, a useful additional complication that is easily adjustable. This complex movement consists of 443 components, including a 22-carat rose gold rotor, and allows the watch owner not to reset the watch at the end of any month except February. The integrated annual calendar mechanism compensates for the length of all 30-day and 31-day months, with all month-to-month transitions occurring automatically until February 28. On the first day of March, the calendar can be adjusted manually to change the date from February 29 to March 1. In both the rose gold and steel versions of the Tonda GT Chronograph, the intangible values prevailing in Parmigiani Fleurier give absolute priority to beauty. In addition to the functions, color combinations and overall quality of the watch’s appearance, the Tonda GT Chronograph skillfully confirms the credo of Parmigiani Fleurier in the details of execution, which transform the sports watch into a sophisticated creation of High watchmaking.

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