Parmigiani Fleurier

Parmigiani Fleurier is a Swiss luxury watch company. Parmigiani Fleurier was founded in 1976, its name is based on the last name of the founder (Michel Parmigiani) and the city where it resides (Fleurier). As a traditional manufaturer, Parmigiani Fleurier builds all components of the watches in-house.

It has no affiliations with any of the larger luxury groups like LVMH, Richemont, Swatch Group or PPR. Notable models include the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda, Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti.

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Maximum Minimalism: Parmigiani Tonda PF Skeleton

Among the new lineup of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF collection revealed at this year’s Watches & Wonders, the Tonda PF Skeleton wowed with its meticulously skeletonized and chamfered movement that can be admired from the front and rear side. The haute horlogerie timepiece is available in pink gold and stainless steel version with the...

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May 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Showcasing Mechanical Innovation, Parmigiani Fleurier Introduces the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante

Parmigiani Fleurier adds a new GMT watch with a clever mechanism to its purist Tonda PF collection, first introduced last year. Although the name of the debutante, Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante, hints at a complex chronograph model, the debutante is a travel timepiece. The new complication features two superimposed hour hands: one in rhodium-plated gold...

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Apr 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Watches, Wonders and Some of Our Highlights – WatchTime’s Editors Look Back

The “largest watchmaking summit ever held in Geneva,” Watches and Wonders 2022, closed its doors last Tuesday, with some brands having sold out their new pieces before the event concluded. “With nearly 22,000 unique visitors, including nearly 1,000 journalists who traveled to Geneva for the event, generating more than 30,000 overnight stays, this year’s salon...

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Apr 10, 2022 by WatchTime

New at Watches & Wonders: Parmigiani Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon

Among the new additions to Parmigiani Fleurier’s elegant Tonda PF series introduced in fall last year, is the Tonda PF Flying Tourbillon. Positioned at 7 o’clock, the intricate mechanism is the star on the minimalist, finely grained platinum dial which is framed by a thin knurled bezel. The 42mm case is likewise made from 950...

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Apr 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

The Power of Platinum: Five Limited-Edition Timepieces in Platinum Cases

Platinum is regarded as the most precious of all the precious metals used in watchmaking, which is why its use is relatively scarce in all but the most exclusive of timepieces. Here are five that made their debut within the last year. ARMIN STROM ZEITGEIST Armin Strom celebrates five years since its most substantial horological...

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Jan 20, 2022 by Mark Bernardo

FEATURE

Horological Homecoming: Tracing the Creation of the Parmigiani Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde

“Success has many fathers,” the old saying goes, “while failure is an orphan.” The Parmigiani Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde, which took home the prize for Best Travel Time Watch at the 2017 GPHG, can certainly be deemed a success, and the “many fathers” concept is a truism considering the diverse artisans involved. In this feature from our August 2019 issue, we trace the origins of the watch through each of the five workshops within the Parmigiani Manufacture.

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Jan 18, 2022 by Mark Bernardo

Customizing Time: The Art of the Personalized Watch

As more and more of today’s consumers look for watches that make a truly personal statement, the art of customization is in rising demand. In this feature from the archives, WatchTime contributor and author Roberta Naas offers one of the most comprehensive looks at customizing time. It’s been a centuries-old trend in clothing: bespoke tailoring...

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Jan 10, 2022 by WatchTime

2021, The Watch Year in Review: 10 Captivating Chronographs

By almost any standard, the luxury watch world enjoyed a successful year in 2021 despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic consequences — with high-profile retailers reopening and expanding, new auction records set, some large-scale industry events (like our own WatchTime New York) returning, and of course, a host of...

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Dec 26, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Parmigiani Fleurier Toasts 40 Years of Oliver Smith Jeweler with Bespoke Tonda GT Editions

Parmigiani Fleurier introduced the Tonda GT, a sportier subfamily of its luxurious Tonda line, in 2020, to offer a more “everyday” style of timepiece that still distinctly projected the manufacture’s legendary elegance. This year, in partnership with Scottsdale-based Oliver Smith Jeweler, Parmigiani has created 20 special-edition models — 15 of the three-hand Tonda GT, 5...

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Dec 15, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Highlights from WatchTime’s November-December 2021 Issue, On Sale Now

The November-December 2021 issue of WatchTime is available at retailers now. Among the highlights of the issue are our cover feature showcasing Parmigiani’s Tonda PF collection; reviews of the Omega Moonwatch Master Chronometer, TAG Heuer Aquaracer, and Tudor Black Bay Chrono; a comprehensive roundup of Bell & Ross’s Flight Instrument collection; an in-depth look at...

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Nov 9, 2021 by WatchTime

Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF, A New “Purist” Collection Celebrating 25 Years

In 1996, master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani’s dedication to horology resulted in the launch of a new watch brand with a new credo and new aesthetics. The new Tonda PF collection is both an homage to Parmigiani Fleurier’s design aesthetics, and also the maison’s most forward-looking collection to date. Unveiled during Geneva Watch Days, the Tonda...

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Sep 11, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

Stop, Reset, Start: Five Noteworthy Chronographs to Reboot Life in 2021

Let’s face it: 2020 was a challenging year in just about every regard. Now that 2021 appears to be finally bringing positive trends and a slow return to some type of normalcy for most of us, what better time to celebrate a “restart” to life with five new and distinctive chronographs? PARMIGIANI FLEURIER TONDAGRAPH GT...

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Jul 9, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Parmigiani Fleurier Goes Bold and Bicolor with New Tondagraph GT Models

Parmigiani Fleurier introduced the Tonda GT, a sportier subfamily of its luxurious Tonda line, in 2020, to offer a more “everyday” style of timepiece that still distinctly projected the manufacture’s legendary elegance. This year, the GT series expands with two Tondagraph models — both with new silver-and-black bicolor dials (aka the ever-popular “panda” style) yet...

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Jun 1, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

The WatchTime Q&A: Parmigiani Fleurier Founder Michel Parmigiani

Master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, founder of Parmigiani Fleurier, turned 70 in 2020, and the eponymous maison he founded in 1996 is commemorating this milestone birthday with the Toric Heritage, a limited-edition timepiece that takes its design cues, appropriately, from the first wristwatch that he ever designed. We spoke with Parmigiani about his trailblazing career in...

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Jan 29, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

2020, The Watch Year in Review: 10 Tantalizing Tourbillon Watches

It goes without saying: 2020 was far from an ideal year for most of us. Looking back, however, it was also a year that brought many noteworthy watch launches despite the huge obstacles posed by the pandemic and its effects on the world economy. As we look ahead hopefully to 2021, it’s time for our...

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Dec 29, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

The Top 5 Watches of 2020 (According to Instagram)

2020 has been a mixed year for watch releases. Facing the ongoing difficulties presented by the pandemic, many brands have eschewed some of their larger releases altogether in favor of more modest campaigns. Conversely, other brands charged ahead, taking advantage of the new landscape, adjusting to the conditions, and unveiling creative designs and initiatives for...

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Dec 19, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Heritage Limited Edition Celebrates the Founder’s 70th Birthday

Master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, founder of Parmigiani Fleurier, turns 70 years old today, and the eponymous maison he founded in 1996 is commemorating this milestone birthday with the Toric Heritage, a limited-edition timepiece that takes its design cues, appropriately, from the first wristwatch that he ever designed. Born in 1950 in Neuchâtel, Michel Parmigiani grew...

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Dec 2, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Parmigiani Extends its Newest, Sportiest Collection with New Tondagraph GT Rose Gold Blue

Parmigiani Fleurier launched its Tonda GT collection this summer, with a pair of time-and-date-only models and a complicated piece integrating both a chronograph and an annual calendar. Earlier this week at Watches & Wonders Shanghai, Parmigiani added another member to the family, this one featuring an all-new integrated chronograph caliber, based on the one that...

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Sep 11, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda GT: Casual Luxury Reimagined

Among all its distinctive watch families, Parmigiani’s Tonda models are most renowned for their understated elegance and most firmly ensconced in the “dress watch” rather than the “sport watch” category. This year, the Fleurier-based manufacture introduces a new evolution of the Tonda designed to tread the mythical line between special-occasion luxury and sporty, everyday active...

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Jul 7, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

Parmigiani Adds to its Toric Collection with Tourbillon Slate Edition

Parmigiani Fleurier, the haute horlogerie watch brand founded by inventive independent watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, leads off the second wave of launches on 2020’s Watches & Wonders digital platform, which first went live back in April. The new timepiece from Parmigiani that immediately caught our eye is the new Toric Tourbillon Slate, the first tourbillon piece...

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May 14, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

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