Parmigiani Fleurier is expanding the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor series with a model featuring a combination of a Steel and Rose Gold case and a Stone Blue dial. The Steel case has an 18ct Rose Gold bezel and Rose Gold center links to the strap. The 40mm diameter dial features Stainless Steel for the majority of the case but has Rose Gold accents on the bezel and center links. The dial will have a shifting color that changes based upon ambient lighting conditions changing from Soft Grey, Luminous Light Blue to Deep Intense tones during the course of a single day creating a chromatic effect due to light exposure.
A hand-guilloché Grain d’Orge pattern is used on the dial which is a Barley Grain Texture obtained by applying the traditional engine turning method. The hours are indicated via applied 18ct Rose Gold markers while the Skeleton Delta-shaped Rose Gold Hands indicate the time. There is no Date display so the surface remains symmetrical and unbroken. CEO Guido Terreni states that the philosophy behind this approach is Private Luxury and emphasizes Discreet Elegance and Personal Sophistication over External Validation.
The calibre PF703 Automatic Movement provides energy to the watch via a 22ct Rose Gold Micro-Rotor which is built into the mainplate instead of being mounted on top. This configuration enables the 7.8mm Case Thickness while maintaining the 48-hour Power Reserve. The Grain d’Orge Guilloché decorated Micro-Rotor can be viewed through the Sapphire Caseback. The Movement operates at 21,600 Vibrations per Hour (vph) through 29 Jewels across 166 Components. The Visible Surfaces feature Côtes de Genève Stripes, Perlage and Beveled Bridges.
Polished and Satin Finishes alternate along the length of the Tapered Links of the Integrated Bracelet. The Rose Gold Center Links contrast with the Brushed Steel Outer Links providing Visual Flow from the Rose Gold Bezel down the sides of the Bracelet. A Steel Folding Clasp fastens the Bracelet. Fine Grooves machined along the Circumference of the Knurled Rose Gold Bezel add tactile dimension. Screw Down Crown and Sealed Construction provide a water resistant rating of 100m.
The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor in steel and rose gold sells through Parmigiani Fleurier boutiques and authorized retailers. The brand has not announced pricing for the Stone Blue dial version, though previous Tonda PF Micro-Rotor models typically position above the standard Tonda PF Automatic line.
