Round-UpFrom Classic To Contemporary: Best Watches In The Parmigiani Tonda PF Line-up
From the elegance of annual calendars to the thrill of chronographs, the Parmigiani Tonda PF collection has it all. Dive in to discover the artistry and innovation behind each captivating timepiece
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The Parmigiani Tonda PF collection marks a new pinnacle in watchmaking sophistication as the brand celebrates its 25th anniversary. Designed for those who appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and understated excellence, this collection exemplifies refined luxury without ostentation. Each timepiece in the Tonda PF collection showcases exceptional attention to detail, integrating iconic in-house movements and complex complications into a streamlined, modern aesthetic.
Here, we take you through a quick round-up of all the highlights of the Parmigiani Tonda PF collection, making it easier for you to pick and choose.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Annual Calendar
The Tonda PF Annual Calendar is a standout model within the collection, blending functionality with refined design. This watch features an annual calendar complication with a retrograde date display and a moon phase indicator, offering practical functionality while maintaining a clean and sophisticated look. The dial is presented in a warm grey Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern, which adds texture and depth, complemented by 42mm 18-karat rose gold or stainless-steel case options. The retrograde date hand sweeps across the top half of the dial, providing a unique visual element, while the moonphase indicator adds a touch of elegance and artistry. Powered by the automatic PF339 manufacture movement that clocks in a power reserve of 50 hours, the Tonda PF Annual Calendar is ideal for those who appreciate a high level of craftsmanship.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Automatic
The Parmigiani Tonda PF Automatic 36mm collection introduces new models that emphasise elegance and versatility through refined design choices. Notable in this collection is the two-tone variant, which combines 18-karat rose gold and stainless steel, highlighting the bracelet’s architectural elements and adding a contemporary flair. Another highlight is the version with a deep ruby dial and a matching alligator strap, featuring a warm 18-karat rose gold case. The absence of a date window in these models allows the exquisite Grain d’Orge hand-guilloché decoration on the dial to stand out, complemented by diamond hour markers in some versions. Both models utilise the PF770 automatic movement clocking in a power reserve of 60 hours, which is known for its precision and craftsmanship. These Tonda PF Automatic 36mm models blend classic design with modern elegance, making them an irresistible choice for those seeking a sophisticated and versatile timepiece.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Chronograph
Lovingly called the precision machine, the 42mm Tonda PF Chronograph comes in two case materials; steel or 18-karat rose gold. Both the watches flaunt a captivating blue dial (Milano blue for the rose gold version) in different shades and can easily be touted as a testament to Parmigiani’s expertise in blending design excellence with chronograph complexity. At the core of both the timepieces sits the Calibre PF070, an intricate column-wheel movement renowned for its high frequency and precision. This movement features small seconds and dual registers, showcasing technical prowess in a refined package.
The blue hue of the two dials is not just striking but subtly nuanced, achieved through a fine guilloché pattern that interacts beautifully with light. The minute tracks and counter outlines are sandblasted, providing a tactile contrast and enhancing the dial’s sleek, near-flush surface. This combination of innovative design, high-frequency precision, and elegant finishing makes the Tonda PF Chronograph a remarkable and captivating timepiece.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Rattrapante
The Parmigiani Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante and Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante are two innovative timepieces redefining traditional watch complications. The Tonda PF Minute Rattrapante features a unique on-demand countdown timer using dual superimposed minute hands for precise time tracking. This allows users to easily track time intervals making it an ideal companion for various activities like presentations or cooking. Its sand grey dial is hand-guilloché in the Grain d’Orge pattern, with 18-karat gold accents, and a platinum 950 knurled bezel.
The Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante is a refined watch designed for travellers, featuring a dual-time function that displays both local and home time with two superimposed hour hands. The rhodium-plated hand indicates local time, adjustable in one-hour increments using a pusher at the eight o’clock position, while the 18-karat rose gold hand shows home time. The watch features a Milano blue dial with a Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern, available in 18-karat rose gold or stainless steel with a platinum bezel, and is powered by the PF051 automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro-Rotor
The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor series from Parmigiani is known for its refined aesthetics and slim design. The watch features a 40mm case with both date and no-date versions available. The date version comes in a warm grey, matte guilloché dial, seamlessly integrating a date disc matching the minute track colour, while the no-date version emphasises purity with a ‘Golden Siena’ dial and focuses solely on hour and minute functions. Both models are powered by the ultra-thin PF703 automatic movement, which includes a platinum micro-rotor fully integrated into the movement, allowing the watch to remain just 7.8mm thick. Available in stainless-steel with a platinum bezel or 18-karat rose gold, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor balances elegance with high-performance mechanics, making it an ideal everyday timepiece for those who appreciate subtle sophistication and minimalist design.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Sport Automatic
The Tonda PF Sport Automatic by Parmigiani is a sophisticated timepiece designed for those who appreciate sporty elegance. Available in a 41mm case made of either steel or 18-karat pink gold, it features a distinctive knurled bezel with 160 incisions and a guilloché ‘triangular nail’ pattern dial that provides a refined yet dynamic aesthetic. The watch includes a small date window at six o’clock and black Super-LumiNova-coated hour markers for optimal readability. Its Cordura-treated rubber strap, seamlessly integrated with the case, is water-resistant up to 100m, making it perfect for active lifestyles. At its heart, the PF770 automatic movement offers a 60-hour power reserve, ensuring reliable performance. The skeletonised 22-karat rose-gold oscillating weight, inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO steering wheel, adds a unique touch of sporty luxury, blending the collection’s hallmark craftsmanship with contemporary flair.
Parmigiani Tonda PF Sport Chronograph
Like the Tonda PF Sport Automatic, the chronograph edition of the collection is also designed for sporty lifestyles. Available in a 42mm case structure made of either steel or 18-karat pink gold, the Sport Chronograph is powered by the high-frequency Calibre PF070 movement, which is COSC-certified and offers a robust 65-hour power reserve. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement is beautifully hand-finished, with bevelled edges and Côtes de Genève decoration, and features the maison’s signature skeletonised winding rotor in 22-karat pink gold.
The silver and black dial, decorated with clou triangulaire guilloché is further enhanced with the help of black Super-LumiNova-coated hour markers and contrasting chronograph counters along with a date-window sitting conspicuously at 4:30. Complementing its sporty design is a textile-type rubber strap with saddle stitching, merging athletic performance with a touch of sophistication.