Turning to the art of sculpture and stone carving for the dial of its high-jeweled Tonda Reine de Mai watch, Parmigiani Fleurier showcases its Métiers d'Arts prowess. The watch was inspired by the flowers in the Swiss mountains that surround the workshops, and Parmigiani's master artisans engraved this mother-of-pearl dial entirely by hand in a floral motif. They also sculpted flowers in 18-karat pink gold and 18-karat white gold to further adorn the dial. The white gold flowers are meticulously set with diamonds. The entire dial, which consists of 23 di!erent marquetry elements complete with added flowers, had to be incredibly thin to allow for the watch hands to pass over it without catching. Powered by an in-house-made automatic mechanical movement, the watch boasts 10 carats of internally flawless VVS diamonds. Each dial takes between three and four days to complete.
Details
| Company | Parmigiani Fleurier |
| Price ($) | 117,200 |
| Price range | $100,000 - $200,000 |
| Carrats | 18K |
| Gender | Female |
| Case | Round |
| Complications | Hours Minutes |
| Water Resistance | 30m |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Power Reserve Range (hours) | 49 - 72 |
| Power Reserve | 50 hours |
| Case Size | Medium (31mm - 39mm) |
| Case Diameter (mm) | 36 |
| Case Height (mm) | 10 |
| Case Back | Open |
| Case Colour | Rose Gold |
| Case Material | Rose Gold |
| Dial Colour | White |
| Gemstones | Diamonds |
| Caliber | PF310 |
| Where to buy | Oster Jewelers in Denver, Colorado |
| Reference Number | pfh801-1510020-B10302 |
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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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