The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date, the first model in the new series from the Tonda PF collection released by Parmigiani Fleurier in 2021, is now available for purchase in an Agave Blue variant. This model will be offered in stainless steel and rose gold, each 40mm wide. While both watches are identical in terms of the movement architecture and color scheme of the dial, they provide different styles due to their case and bracelet materials.
As the name suggests, Agave Blue is neither a pure mineral blue nor a vibrant vegetal green, but rather falls somewhere in between those colors and soft gray. It does not represent a trend-based hue, but rather draws inspiration from the world around us, and thus can appear differently depending upon the lighting conditions. As such, this watch has a “color” that changes somewhat depending on the time of day, but never remains fixed on a single color reading.
The dial of the stainless steel version features hand guilloché Grain d’Orge engraving, which is accentuated by the shifting colors of the dial as well as the shifting lighting conditions. The stainless steel version also has rhodium plated hand applied indices and rhodium-plated skeletonized delta-shaped hands. In addition, the stainless steel version has a 950 Platinum knurled bezel that adds tactile interest to the otherwise brushed and polished case. The rose gold version includes warmth via 18-carat rose gold indices, hands, and case; the rose gold version also features a rose gold folding clasp to secure the integrated bracelet.
Each model houses the PF703 manufacture movement with a 950 Platinum Micro-Rotor that is integrated directly into the movement’s mainplate, rather than being mounted above the mainplate. The resulting case thickness of 7.8mm is achieved while still providing a 48-hour power reserve. The micro-rotor itself is decorated with Grain d’Orge guilloché and matches the decoration on the dial. The movement operates at 21600vph and contains 29 jewels in 166 components.
By removing the date display from previous versions of the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor (the date display was removed to allow for uninterrupted viewing of the dial), the dial can show off its guilloché surface and color without distraction. Additional specifications include a screwed-in crown, a sapphire crystal in both front and rear positions, and a 10 ATM/ 100 M water resistance rating.
The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Agave Blue is available for purchase in all of the official Parmigiani Fleurier boutiques and through authorized retailers.
