SIHH 2011 Tonda 1950 Parmigiani (press release as provided by Parmigiani) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tonda 1950 Parmigiani WITH FINESSE In both its pure, elegant aesthetic and its exceptionally refined profile, the new Tonda 1950 meets the highest standards in terms of comfort and readability: a return to the basics which define a true classic. The Tonda 1950 reinterprets the very essence of the Parmigiani style: its profile. Slender, finer, it is the perfect showcase for the brand's iconic signature - the four lugs, round and ergonomic. In rose gold or white gold, the Tonda 1950 is the new, extra-flat classic model featuring the key markers of time - hours, minutes and small seconds. PFC267.1200400_art.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('bb2fd6a72b5d9d544bf76ed3d731e7aa', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2011%2Fparmigiani%2FPFC267.1200400_art.jpg', 'http://photos.revolution-press.com/marks2011/parmigiani/PFC267.1200400_art.jpg', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2011%2Fparmigiani%2FPFC267.1200400_art.jpg', '', 103287, 1300, 3000, 'Loading image ...', false); The 12 Parmigiani house calibres will be completed by a component essential for the rigorous and manifold exploration of the facets of time: the extra-flat self-winding movement. With a diameter of 30 mm (13 ¼ lines) and a thickness of just 2.6 mm, the new PF 700 movement allows numerous interpretations of the aesthetic. In time, a date function will be added to the caliber, with its integration already planned so as to not disturb the delicate profile of the Tonda case, just 7.80 mm thick and 39 mm in diameter. With an autonomy of 42 hours, the movement has an off-centered micro-oscillating weight in platinum 950. Indicating the hours, minutes and small seconds, the graphite or white grained dial displays its twelve time zone indexes with understated grace. The principle behind its sophistication? fundamental beauty without interfering with the time. Despite the delicacy of its profile, the movement still offers the finest haute horlogerie finishes you would expect from Parmigiani, and ones which very few brands would apply to such a mechanism. The nickel silver main plate is sand-blasted, circular-grained and then rhodium-plated. The bridges are sand-blasted, rubbed-down or "Côte de Genève" decorated, then beveled by hand and, finally, rhodium-plated. Also note the attractive finish of each wheel, beveled, sunk, circular-grained on both faces, then gilded before cutting. PFC267-1200300.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('ab24377e682e6f93cb51717b27def7d5', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2011%2Fparmigiani%2FPFC267-1200300.jpg', 'http://photos.revolution-press.com/marks2011/parmigiani/PFC267-1200300.jpg', 'http://revo-online.com/forums/main/addon.php?35,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fphotos.revolution-press.com%2Fmarks2011%2Fparmigiani%2FPFC267-1200300.jpg', '', 103287, 1300, 3000, 'Loading image ...', false); The high standard of finish on each component is the result of a unique dovetailing of the different centers of competence that make up the Parmigiani Manufacture (The Foundation Watchmaking Manufactures), ensuring that each caliber produced is of the very highest quality. The movement and the entire exterior of the new Tonda 1950 are created entirely in-house, right up to the indexes on the dial. The watchmaking skill inherent in the Tonda 1950, a slim, understated model, is also expressed in the delicacy of its details. Technical Specifications Movement PF 701 Automatic winding. 42 hour power reserve. Calibre 13 ¼ ''' – Ø 30 mm, thickness 2.6 mm Frequency: 3 Hz – 21,600 vph 29 jewels, 1 barrel. "Côtes de Genève" decoration, hand beveled bridges. Oscillating micro-weight made from 950 platinum. Functions Hour, minute, small seconds at 6 o'clock. Exterior Round 3-part case: Ø 39 mm. Thickness: 7.8 mm. Material: 18 ct rose gold, white gold. Polished finish. Water resistance: 30 m. Anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Crown: Ø 5 mm. Case-back with sapphire crystal. Individual number engraved on the case-back. Dials 2 variants, "Graphite" and "Grained white". Diamond-polished appliques, Opaline background. Delta shaped hands with luminescent coating. Wristlets Alligator strap with ardillon buckle on rose and white gold, polished finish. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- edited by marks: changed movement ref from PF 700 to PF 701 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103287#msg-103287 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:58:13 -0500 Phorum 5.2.13 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103615#msg-103615 AND HERE is the MOVEMENT http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103615#msg-103615
PF701.jpg

]]> MarkS Watch Exhibitions and Shows Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:01:38 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103377#msg-103377 Indeed http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103377#msg-103377
I'll look around for a picture of the movement but I seriously doubt that it will be released prior to SIHH.

If I manage to strap on the piece, I'll let you know how it fits a tiny wrist like mine.]]> MarkS Watch Exhibitions and Shows Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:28:52 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103368#msg-103368 Less is more http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103368#msg-103368
Martin


edited by marks : fixed typo issues]]> Martin Green Watch Exhibitions and Shows Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:53:14 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103317#msg-103317 Gorgeous http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103317#msg-103317 horsefeathers Watch Exhibitions and Shows Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:45:21 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103315#msg-103315 Simple elegance is so hard to do well. http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103315#msg-103315 IanS Watch Exhibitions and Shows Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:29:46 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103305#msg-103305 Same old Classic concept http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103305#msg-103305 that almost every brand has had in it's catalogue.
From Nomos to GP, from Patek to Zenith.
But it works, also for Parmigiani; nice watch, that's for sure.
But I rather see his Bugatti 370, or the Kalpagraph.
GEO


edited by marks : fixed typo in Kalpagraph]]> Geo Watch Exhibitions and Shows Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:58:08 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103299#msg-103299 Love it Mark! http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103299#msg-103299
Cheers, Wim


edited by marks : fixed typo]]> Wimster Watch Exhibitions and Shows Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:02:36 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103297#msg-103297 B E A U T I F U L http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103297#msg-103297 Would love to see these watches up close and personal.]]> Monochrome Watch Exhibitions and Shows Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:22:02 -0600 http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103287#msg-103287 SIHH 2011 Tonda 1950 Parmigiani http://revo-online.com/forums/main/read.php?35,103287,103287#msg-103287 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Tonda 1950 Parmigiani

WITH FINESSE


In both its pure, elegant aesthetic and its exceptionally refined profile, the new Tonda 1950 meets the highest standards in terms of comfort and readability: a return to the basics which define a true classic.

The Tonda 1950 reinterprets the very essence of the Parmigiani style: its profile. Slender, finer, it is the perfect showcase for the brand's iconic signature - the four lugs, round and ergonomic. In rose gold or white gold, the Tonda 1950 is the new, extra-flat classic model featuring the key markers of time - hours, minutes and small seconds.





The 12 Parmigiani house calibres will be completed by a component essential for the rigorous and manifold exploration of the facets of time: the extra-flat self-winding movement. With a diameter of 30 mm (13 ¼ lines) and a thickness of just 2.6 mm, the new PF 700 movement allows numerous interpretations of the aesthetic. In time, a date function will be added to the caliber, with its integration already planned so as to not disturb the delicate profile of the Tonda case, just 7.80 mm thick and 39 mm in diameter. With an autonomy of 42 hours, the movement has an off-centered micro-oscillating weight in platinum 950. Indicating the hours, minutes and small seconds, the graphite or white grained dial displays its twelve time zone indexes with understated grace. The principle behind its sophistication? fundamental beauty without interfering with the time.

Despite the delicacy of its profile, the movement still offers the finest haute horlogerie finishes you would expect from Parmigiani, and ones which very few brands would apply to such a mechanism. The nickel silver main plate is sand-blasted, circular-grained and then rhodium-plated. The bridges are sand-blasted, rubbed-down or "Côte de Genève" decorated, then beveled by hand and, finally, rhodium-plated. Also note the attractive finish of each wheel, beveled, sunk, circular-grained on both faces, then gilded before cutting.






The high standard of finish on each component is the result of a unique dovetailing of the different centers of competence that make up the Parmigiani Manufacture (The Foundation Watchmaking Manufactures), ensuring that each caliber produced is of the very highest quality. The movement and the entire exterior of the new Tonda 1950 are created entirely in-house, right up to the indexes on the dial.

The watchmaking skill inherent in the Tonda 1950, a slim, understated model, is also expressed in the delicacy of its details.


Technical Specifications

Movement PF 701
Automatic winding. 42 hour power reserve.
Calibre 13 ¼ ''' – Ø 30 mm, thickness 2.6 mm
Frequency: 3 Hz – 21,600 vph
29 jewels, 1 barrel.
"Côtes de Genève" decoration, hand beveled bridges.
Oscillating micro-weight made from 950 platinum.

Functions
Hour, minute, small seconds at 6 o'clock.

Exterior
Round 3-part case: Ø 39 mm. Thickness: 7.8 mm.
Material: 18 ct rose gold, white gold. Polished finish.
Water resistance: 30 m.
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
Crown: Ø 5 mm.
Case-back with sapphire crystal.
Individual number engraved on the case-back.

Dials
2 variants, "Graphite" and "Grained white".
Diamond-polished appliques, Opaline background. Delta shaped hands with luminescent coating.

Wristlets
Alligator strap with ardillon buckle on rose and white gold, polished finish.


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edited by marks: changed movement ref from PF 700 to PF 701
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