Back in 2016, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire, described as “the holy grail of an accomplished watch manufacture.” The watch, which is nothing less than a reflection of 20 years of excellence, was the winner of the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève award in the "Chronograph" category in 2017. The model is equipped with a new integrated chronograph movement, entirely made of gold. Paying tribute to the tradition of the chronograph, Parmigiani created its first integrated chronograph, something that only a few manufactures are skilled enough to produce, and which is always highly prized by watch collectors.
So, what is an integrated chronograph movement? In a nutshell, it is a movement with no additional modules, where every single component is integrated and held on a single plate. The exclusive calibre PF361 is a hand-wound movement that incorporates a chronograph, a split-seconds function, and a large date. In addition, the golden movement oscillates at a high frequency 36,000 vibrations per hour, or 5 Hertz, which is also very rare for mechanical chronographs. The movement is stamped with Michel Parmigiani's signature.
All previous versions of the Tonda Chronor are produced in a limited run of 25 exemplars. Same goes for the latest Parmigiani Tonda Chronor in Rose Gold, a marvelous new timepiece with a golden case, golden movement, and an attractive opaline-finished slate gray dial. The watch retains its original construction with two off-centered 12-hour and 30-minute chronograph counters, placed on the horizontal axis between 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock. The signature feature of Parmigiani’s chronographs, a sector seconds, appears at 6 o’clock. The cases are engraved with the words "Edition limitée XX/25" on the back, and mounted on Hermès alligator leather straps.
According to some industry insiders, Parmigiani is gearing up for SIHH 2020, where it will present a new version of the gold chronograph movement equipped with a unique complication that has never been seen before.
Parmigiani Tonda Chronor in pink gold is available for CHF 135.000. For more informaton visit parmigiani.com.
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