Parmigiani Fleurier Introduces the Tonda PF Skeleton in an Expressive Color Combination

With the new Tonda PF Skeleton Rose Gold Milano Blue, Parmigiani Fleurier demonstrates how color, material and open-worked mechanics can come together as a cohesive aesthetic concept. Limited to 30 pieces, the edition combines the characteristic restraint of the Tonda PF with a particularly expressive color palette. Warmly shimmering 18-karat rose gold meets deep Milano Blue, which does more than provide a striking accent: it also enhances the sense of depth within the skeletonized movement. The result is a composition whose appeal comes not from decorative opulence, but from carefully considered proportions, subtle contrasts and the interplay of color, light and material.

A Mechanical Microcosm of Structure and Light

In the Tonda PF Skeleton, the mechanics of the PF777 Manufacture caliber become a defining part of the design. Its construction and operation are revealed through the open-worked dial, while the movement itself takes on an aesthetic quality of its own — a finely balanced architecture of form, space and motion. For Parmigiani Fleurier, skeletonization is not simply a demonstration of traditional watchmaking expertise, but an exercise in reduction. The Maison’s longstanding experience in restoring rare and complex historical timepieces also informs this approach. A thorough understanding of mechanical architecture provides the foundation for opening up a movement while preserving its structural integrity and visual balance.

The bridges of the automatic skeleton movement are finished in Milano Blue, creating a striking backdrop for the exposed mechanics. Through the openings, the two series-coupled mainspring barrels can be seen, contributing to the 60-hour power reserve, while the movement of the gear train adds another dimension to the visual experience. Precisely satin-finished surfaces and hand-executed anglage catch and reflect the light across the various levels of the movement, emphasizing its architectural depth. The hand-applied hour markers in 18-karat rose gold echo the case, as do the skeletonized, signature Delta-shaped hands indicating the hours and minutes. The finely knurled bezel is another characteristic feature of the Tonda PF. Its precisely worked surface captures the light from different angles, adding a subtle play of reflections around the mechanical composition.

A Slim Case with an Integrated Bracelet

The 40mm case is crafted from 18-karat rose gold and measures just 8.5mm in height, allowing for the notably slender profile of the Tonda PF. Water resistance to 100 meters adds a practical dimension to its elegant design. An integrated bracelet in polished and satin-finished rose gold continues the material language of the case and flows seamlessly into it, creating a coherent transition from case to wrist.

The View from the Back

Like all watches in the Tonda PF collection, this sporty-elegant timepiece features a sapphire crystal case back, offering an unobstructed view of the Manufacture caliber. Here, the skeletonized rotor in 22-karat rose gold immediately catches the eye. Its warm tone creates a striking contrast with the Milano Blue bridges while echoing the rose-gold case, hands and hour markers. The result is a carefully balanced dialogue between structure, color and light, allowing the architecture and finishing of the movement to reveal themselves from every angle. The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Skeleton Rose Gold Milano Blue is limited to 30 pieces and priced at $117,100.