Style Edit: Parmigiani Fleurier releases new Tonda PF Sport Automatic and Sport Chronograph timepieces in stainless steel and 18-carat rose gold versions, complete with its iconic knurled bezels

Jul 3 , 2023

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph in rose gold. Photos: Handout

There are few brands that have spoiled the world of horology with outstanding version after version of a single collection, like Parmigiani Fleurier has done with the Tonda.

Over the last two years, the Tonda has seen stunning takes on the GMT Rattrapante, a Chinese calendar, a skeletonised piece, a tourbillon and a chronograph that proves Parmigiani Fleurier’s design language – knurled bezel, skeleton delta hands and all – is nearly unmistakable.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Automatic in stainless steel.

However, the brand is not content to rest on its laurels. In June, Parmigiani Fleurier released four stunning pieces, giving us stainless steel and 18-carat rose gold versions each of the Tonda PF Sport Automatic and Sport Chronograph.

A close up of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sports Automatic in rose gold.

All four pieces feature Parmigiani Fleurier’s signature design language and elite finishing. The iconic knurled bezels comprise 160 incisions compared to the 225 on other Tonda PF bezels, which create a bolder play of light and reflection for a sportier design.

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“The beauty of the sky is a constant source of inspiration for me,” says founder Michel Parmigiani in the brand’s release. “I am always in awe of its colours and the way the light changes throughout the day. This is something I try to capture in my watch designs, to create something that is both beautiful and timeless.”

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Automatic plays with light in its design.

The play of light is front and centre on the silver dials, all featuring a hand-guilloché “triangular nail” pattern which, when paired with the Tonda PF’s delta hands, is a feast for the eyes.

Applied hour markers are coated with black SuperLuminova, as well as an enthusiast-favourite “panda dial” colourway on the Sport Chronograph, which guarantee maximum legibility in both light and dark on all pieces.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph in rose gold features Calibre PF070.

Parmigiani Fleurier have not compromised on the watchmaking either. The Sport Automatic features the in-house Calibre PF770, while the chronograph features the Calibre PF070. Both high-beat chronometer movements are COSC-certified with 65 and 60 hour power reserves respectively, ensuring perfect timekeeping throughout a weekend of outdoor pursuits. The movements are hand-finished with bevelled edges, Côtes de Genève decoration and a 22-carat pink gold skeletonised rotor; with refined watchmaking on full display through sapphire exhibition casebacks on all pieces.

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Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph in rose gold has an intricate, skeletonised caseback.

All of this is a lot of watch to come in 41mm for the Sport Automatic (HK$175,000 or US$22,300 for stainless steel and HK$313,000 for the rose gold respectively) and 42mm for the Sport Chronograph (HK$237,000 steel and HK$411,000 rose gold).

What’s more, the pieces come with discreet black cordura-treated rubber straps and 100 metres of water resistance, perfect for all occasions from the boardroom to a weekend getaway.

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph in stainless steel, is water resistant up to 100 metres.

When all is said and done, what Parmigiani Fleurier have given us is an enduring, all-occasions set of pieces finished at the highest quality and built to stand the test of time. “The true luxury of a watch lies not only in its materials but also in the timeless emotions it evokes,” the founder added in a statement.

“[The] Tonda PF Sport timepieces,” CEO Guido Terreni concludes, “stand as ideal companions for those precious moments of personal freedom and pleasure”.

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Style Edit

In June, Parmigiani Fleurier released 4 new pieces, introducing stainless steel and 18-carat rose gold versions of the Tonda PF Sport Automatic and Sport Chronograph
Featuring the brand’s signature design language and superb finishing, each watch boasts a bold play of light and reflection with cordura-treated rubber straps and 100 metres of water resistance