Round-UpThe Top Eight Parmigiani Fleurier Watches For The Suave Gentleman
Parmigiani Fleurier has a penchant for delivering suaveness and technical sophistication across their watchmaking pillars. We have selected a quintet of the finest Parmigiani watches for men
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Parmigiani Toric Hemisphères Rétrograde
This Parmigiani dress watch is immediately distinguishable owing to the bezel featuring alternating gadroons and knurling—an aesthetic based on the golden ratio to create harmonious proportions. Winner of the Travel Time Watch Prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2017, the Toric Hemisphères Rétrograde is packed with one of the most prestigious horological complications—the PF317 automatic movement that allows for two time indications to be read, which can be independently adjusted down to the minute. The delicately designed grained white dial with an instant retrograde date, day-night display, moon phase display, and small seconds sub-dial captures one’s fancy in tandem with the 42.8mm rose gold case. This highly poetic rendition of timekeeping is fitted with a black Hermès alligator leather strap.
Parmigiani Toric Chronomètre
This 2019 Toric Chronomètre is a brilliant reinterpretation of a classic—the original watch designed in 1996 by the brand’s founder Michel Parmigiani. Featuring a magnificent hand-guilloche decoration that is reminiscent of the spiral structure of a pine cone, the slate colour of the dial looks stunning against the contrasting 18-karat rose gold numerals and indices along with the golden javelin-shaped hands. There is also a legible date aperture at the six o’clock position. Powered by the COSC-certified PF441 self-winding movement, which beats at a frequency of 28,800vph, this robust timepiece has a power reserve of 55 hours. With a case size of 40.8m and a thickness of only 9.4mm, the Toric Chronomètre will fit snugly on anyone’s wrist. Fitted with an Hermès alligator leather strap to complete the look, this watch is the epitome of fine Swiss watchmaking.
Parmigiani Kalpagraphe Chronomètre
The Kalpa case is arguably the most identifiable watch form from Parmigiani. It was first created by the brand’s founder, Michel Parmigiani, back in 1998, in an endeavour to create a watch in a shape that would be ideal for any human wrist. The result was this ergonomically designed watch with balanced proportions, including teardrop lugs. Seen here is the tonneau-shaped Kalpa in 18-karat rose gold, housing a movement that is also in the same shape. This automatic-winding movement, which offers a power reserve of 65 hours, includes an integrated chronograph function, and is extremely accurate—certified as a chronometer by the COSC. The rich blue dial features snailed finishing on the 12-hour and 30-minute chronograph counters at nine and three o’clock. At 12, you see a wide date window, while the small seconds sits at at six. Protected by a sapphire crystal glass and caseback, the generously-sized case, measuring 48.2mm by 40.4mm, is water resistant to 30m.
Parmigiani Kalpa Qualité Fleurier
Another Kalpa stunner in red gold, this watch is slightly smaller than the Kalpagraphe, measuring 42.3mm by 32.1mm and water resistant to 30m. Fitted with a black alligator leather strap by Hermès, even the buckle is in 18-karat red gold. The black dial has a centre circle with a grained finishing, while the exterior has a little more decorative texture. At 12 o’clock is the signature Parmigiani wide date window, and while the hour indexes are rose gold-plated, the delta-shaped hour and minute hands have a luminescent coating for better visibility in the dark. Beating within is the PF442 automatic movement that offers a power reserve of 55 hours, owing to the stable distribution of energy ensured by the series-mounted double barrel. The movement decoration includes a beautiful pattern on the 22-karat gold oscillating weight that can be seen through the sapphire crystal caseback.
Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Lune
Parmigiani’s classical watch is seen here in a beautiful complication version. Often called poetic, the moon phase display is presented here at 12 o’clock and even has an indication of the phases in each hemisphere. In contrast to this display, the hour indexes are lean and minimal, complementing the delta-shaped hour and minute hands. The date window is at six o’clock here. All this runs on the PF708 automatic calibre that is powered by the movement of the oscillating micro-rotor that is integrated into the main plate—visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. This helps keep the thickness of the watch down to a mere 9.6mm. The steel case of this ultra-thin piece is 39.1mm in diameter, and is water resistant to 30m. The timepiece is completed with an alligator leather strap, attached to the case via the signature Parmigiani lugs.
Parmigiani Tonda 1950
Right from the get-go, you can see that the Parmigiani Tonda 1950 is a thoroughbred dress watch. With its classic lines and refined profile, this minimalistic watch commands attention without being brash about it. Eliminating clutter of all kind, the grained white dial only features hour markers in rose gold, and a sub-dial for the seconds at six o’clock. Within the rose gold case of the Tonda 1950 is the calibre PF701 that uses a white gold micro-rotor. The movement is only 2.6mm thick and beats at 3Hz with a 48-hour power reserve. The black Hermès alligator strap just adds to its overall appeal.
Parmigiani Tonda 1950
For those who prefer the subtlety of a steel watch over the flamboyance of the rose gold, then this is the dress watch for you. This rendition of the Tonda 1950 makes use of a stainless steel case that houses the PF702 calibre. The movement features a tungsten micro-rotor, as opposed to the white gold one seen in the PF701. This movement also beats at 3Hz and has a 48-hour power reserve. Pleasing to the eye and not so heavy on the pocket, the Tonda 1950 steel is a no-nonsense timepiece that is a must in every watch connoisseur’s collection.
Parmigiani Kalpa Kalpagraphe
A signature design from the house of Parmigiani, the extremely recognisable tonneau-shaped Kalpa case was first conceived by Michel Parmigiani, who was on a quest to create a watch that would feel like second skin. Ergonomically structured curves, and teardrop-shaped lugs helped realise this goal. Seen in a recent rendition here, the steel case of this Kalpagraphe measures 44.5mm by 39.2mm and is water resistant to 30m. Housed within is the automatic Parmigiani calibre PF334, which offers a power reserve of 50 hours and a chronograph function. The 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters at nine and six o’clock feature a snailed finishing, and are framed in red within an ‘8’—a design mainstay for Parmigiani. Other red accents lending a sporty look to this piece are the central chronograph hand, and the 60-second marker on the small seconds at three.
