Parmigiani Fleurier highlights intricate dials ahead of SIHH 2017
Dials of aventurine, meteorite and rose gold take centre stage in Parmigiani Fleurier’s luxury watch collections
Independent watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier is debuting three watches from its Tonda collection at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH): the Tonda 1950 Galaxy, Tonda 1950 Météorite and Tonda Métrographe.
Highlighting the craftsmanship of its dial-makers, the Tonda 1950 Galaxy features a dial of aventurine glass – a glittering glass made in high-temperature and low-oxygen environment. Adding to the sparkle are 84 diamonds that dot the bezel, while a white opal is set in the crown.
The self-winding PF702 automatic movement, decorated with côtes de Genève, is visible through the sapphire case back.
Adding to previous meteorite editions, the Tonda 1950 Météorite boasts a titanium case and bezel that house an ultra-thin movement of 2.6 mm.
Also featuring unique craftsmanship, the Tonda 1950 Météorite’s dial is crafted from a piece of meteorite using a process developed by the Parmigiani Fleurier, and features re-creations of “Widmanstätten” patterns – found naturally in iron meteorites – using a chemical treatment.
