Haute Time Visits Parmigiani Fleurier in London
Exclusive photos of the Bugatti Super Sport and more from our visit to the boutique...
By Arthur Touchot
New Table Clock from Parmigiani Fleurier Features Lalique Crystal
Swiss watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier has teamed up with French crystal purveyor Lalique for a luxurious, limited-edition table clock that combines an age-old concept with modern technology. Years in the making, the Parmigiani Fleurier Lalique Special Edition 15-Day Table Clock has a uniquely long power reserve of 15 days before it requires hand-winding. The winding barrel […]
Haute Time Ladies Watch of the Week: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metropolitaine
The Tonda Metropolitaine, introduced at the SIHH in January, is an extensive new collection from Parmigiani Fleurier with both men’s and ladies’ models. For the ladies, this model represents the brand’s first round automatic watch for ladies. It contains the in-house automatic Caliber PF310 movement, with two series-coupled barrels for a 50-hour power reserve. The […]
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Resonance 3
The Toric Resonance 3 is a minute repeater with a prominent utilitarian secondary function: a large date window. In fact, this is the largest instantaneous date display in the watch world, measuring only 5.9mm wide – and 2.9mm for each numeral. It is not the first time Parmigiani Fleurier has combined a large date with […]
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Resonance 3
The Toric Resonance 3 is a hand-wound minute repeater with several distinguishing features. What you notice first is the large date. Parmigiani says it is the largest instantaneous date display in the watch world, measuring 5.9mm wide – 2.9mm for each numeral. These large numerals require huge amounts of energy to activate and then stop […]
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Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Woodstock
Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day is The Tonda Woodstock by Parmigiani Fleurier. This unique timepiece by Parmigiani Fleurier celebrates the music culture along with exceptional marquetry details used in creating the interesting dial. The round 42 mm case is 18K polished rose gold and houses a PF 510 hand-wound movement with a tourbillon. […]
Time for Speed
Throughout history, artists have found their inspiration from various sources. But for those inspiring sparks, the artists themselves might not have become household names. Some sparks are quite famous – for example, the story of how Leonardo da Vinci was approached by Francesco di Bartolomeo di Zanobi del Giocondo, who asked for a portrait of […]
Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils Pershing Samba Madeira for Brazil
The newest addition to the Pershing collection, the Pershing Samba Madeira is Parmigiani Fleurier's tribute to Brazil...
Parmigiani Fleurier’s Transforma: a Three-Way Winner
I had a look at the Parmigiani Fleurier CBF Transforma during the Couture show earlier this month and it made me think about the similarity between it and the jewelry I was seeing. Convertibility is a big trend in jewelry – pendants that become brooches, long necklaces that come apart to be worn as a […]
Parmigiani Fleurier Unveil Ovale Collection With Pantograph Complication
A look at the new Ovale Tourbillon and Ovale Pantograph from Parmigiani Fleurier's new Ovale Collection...
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Parmigiani Fleurier Pershing Tourbillon Abyss
Today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony is The Pershing Tourbillon Abyss by Parmigiani Fleurier Parmigiani’s latest addition to the Pershing Collection, The Tourbillon Abyss represents the luxury and craftmanship their partners at Italian yacht manufacturer Pershing follow as well. The Parmigiani Pershing Tourbillon Abyss features a PF 510 hand wound 30-second movement, hand decorated with […]
Parmigiani Fleurier and Lalique Unveil New Clock 15 Days
Luxury watchmakers Parmigiani Fleurier have unveiled a new interpretation of the Clock 15 Days in collaboration with the French master glassmaker Lalique. The Clock 15 Days, which comprises a patented movement encased in the finest crystal, will be available in three limited editions of white, deep blue, and red. Only fifteen of the clocks will be produced each […]
Carmelo Anthony’s Haute Time Watch of the Day: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Woodstock
The Tonda Woodstock by Parmigiani Fleurier is today’s Haute Time Watch of the Day selected by Carmelo Anthony. This unique timepiece by Parmigiani Fleurier celebrates the music culture along with the marquetry details used in creating the dial. The round 42 mm case is 18K polished rose gold and houses a PF 510 hand-wound movement […]
Watchmakers Struggle With Supply Bottleneck As Swatch Parts Cut-Off Comes Into Effect
Luxury watchmakers are fighting for market shares of the lucrative Swiss watch industry, which the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH pegs at a worth of US$23 billion. With growing demand in Asian, European and American markets, luxury watchmakers are scrambling to secure production means in order to maintain growth, but Reuters reports that there […]
Parmigiani Rocks at SIHH
Boutique brand Parmigiani Fleurier’s watches may get less hype than some of the giant SIHH brands, but they do not take a back seat in terms of watchmaking innovation and sheer beauty of finish. Take the Toric Quaestor Labyrinthe, a minute repeater with a dial designed as a tribute to the maze-like pattern of Greek […]
Bugatti and Parmigiani Fleurier: Synergy by Design
Michel Parmigiani has made no secret of his love for the aesthetics of Italian ultra-car maker Bugatti, with his company Parmigiani Fleurier having designed several timepieces in collaboration with the car company. Their most recent effort is La Parmigiani Fleurier Vitesse, an eccentric racing watch designed from the same palette as Bugatti’s new convertible Veyron […]