The Kalpa Chronor is part of a series of new Kalpa tonneau-shaped watches unveiled this year that recall the original 2001 creation, but with updated detailing and exclusive, shaped movements. The new movement of the Kalpa Chronor, the COSC-certified chronometer caliber PF365, took six years to create. Designed, developed and built entirely in house, the PF365 is the world's first 18K gold self-winding integrated chronograph movement with column wheel and vertical clutch. In typical haute horlogerie style, each component of the 348-part movement is meticulously hand-finished. In addition to offering 65 hours of power reserve, the Kalpa Chronor has chronograph functions, date and tachymeter for measuring speeds.Water resistant to 30 meters, the case is crafted in 18K rose gold with a black opaline dial and hand-worked guilloché on the flange and counters, giving it an elegant look, rather than the sporty style of many chronographs. The tonneau-shaped movement is visible via a sapphire caseback.
Details
| Company | Parmigiani Fleurier |
| Price ($) | 85,000 |
| Price range | < $100,000 |
| Gender | Male |
| Case | Tonneau |
| Complications | Minutes Chronograph Hours Date Small Seconds |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power Reserve Range (hours) | 49 - 72 |
| Power Reserve | 65 hours |
| Case Size | Large (>39mm) |
| Case Diameter (mm) | 48x41 |
| Case Height (mm) | 14 |
| Case Back | Open |
| Case Colour | Rose Gold |
| Case Material | Rose Gold |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Caliber | PF365 |
| Where to buy | Parmigiani Fleurier in Miami, contact Brunno Paciotti |
| Reference Number | PFH187-1001400-HA1442 |
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One of the younger brands in high watchmaking, Parmigiani Fleurier was founded in 1996 by Michel Parmigiani and the Sandoz Family Foundation. Evolving from a small company focusing on table clocks and unique pieces into a manufacturer that designs and creates 99 percent of every single component of its 33 movements in-house, it has become a favorite of discerning collectors for its unusual complications and distinctive style.The newly launched Tonda PF collection incorporates some of Parmigiani Fleurier's most distinctive complications including the Micro-Rotor, high frequency chronograph movement and an almost flush dial. The annual calendar within this watch also works to display a retrograde date and the three models within this line are available in a still and platinum knurled bezel or crafted entirely from 18ct rose gold.
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