Horological Meandering

Introducing: The Parmigiani Fleurier Tondagraphe GT Annual Calendar and Chronograph Timepiece Parmigiani Fleurier is a top quality Swiss watch producer with in-house manufacture movements that are decorated to the highest quality. Originally a ultra-haute...  

thanks patrick

I have always had a soft spot for Parmigiani and will make sure to see this one in the real world. These are my observations based on the pictures alone: - Bracelet and how it joins the case is now similar to the ALS Odysseus and the Zenith Defy Classic, ... 

I agree with you on all points. And yes! Many brands are thinking of new ways to create new sports watches that come with integrated bracelets. It's just the "flavor of the past few years" and we definitely see more watches with such specifications. I'm w... 

Design-wise the thing on the dial I'd change is the unnecessary 'Month' text label for the month indication - which also now necessitates having the seconds track in two concentric half circles. In fact I'd get rid of the 'Annual Calendar' and 'Chronograp... 

I'd remove the text as well. No need for such text! I don't know why they don't put the text on the movement, especially since it's visible through the case back. I want to see the movement as well, I haven't been able to see it. But I assume it's a colum... 

A very nice offering, I need to see the dial finishing in person. Agree about removing excess wording on the dial.

Definitely huge bang for the buck. You said it!

I wish the chronograph didn't have the wording "Annual Calendar Chronograph" on the dial. I also would say the power reserve is a little skimpy at 45 hours, but that's a nitpick. Overall, it's a winner. Thank you Patrick. M4

Gosh I hate to admit it, but that is a deal breaker for me. I would not buy it based upon that detail. Shame, because I might have asked our favorite dealer about it otherwise. I'm sure Parmigiani will have no trouble selling 200 pieces. Really diminishes... 

I wonder if they had any focus groups for this watch.

I agree, in this day, 45 hours is a little low. But then again, long power reserves have their own problems. Once you go past the 48 hour marker, there are a few problems to encounter such as twisting of the barrel springs, placement, and you start seeing... 

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SJX knows his stuff!

Parmigiani is telling AD's that it's 48 hours and it was apparently thought out. Adding an additional day would require a much larger mainspring or an additional main spring. All of which would have made the case thicker.

I too am under the impression that it's a single barrel. A second barrel is nice, but the added thickness and complexity is usually not worth the tradeoff.

The size on the other way bothers me again. Maybe I should get more progressive towards sizing.

Knowing you have excellent taste, I would say you are perfect the way you are! The movement is only 30mm in diameter, theoretically they could get this to fit in a smaller case. I'd say a 40mm case is possible. 42mm with the pushers is very generous. 40mm... 

This was not always the case! Often dials/hands were not convincing (as e.g. at Ulysee Nardin as well). Unfortunately to big for me, but everything else is - spot on! (Although an integrated movement would have been even better...) Pricing is excellent - ... 

Completely agree that an annual calendar + chronograph at that price makes this very compelling.

PF is definitely creating a compelling offering.

but I am ONLY referring to the 100k chrono w the gold movement and... THIS WATCH. I never really noticed or cared about Parmigiani til these two models. It is the gold movement CHRONO dial design (not the movement at first but it sure is spectacular) that... 

Excellent value for the cost.

From a close or a distance I always looked at Parmigiani Fleurier watches because regardless they are always well made. Time passed, to me what matters first is eyeglasses-less readability Here I see a few downside Fluted bezel for a sport watch can work ... 

Month indication is indeed a little small. Not sure about the bracelet. It does lume in the dark. Overall, it's a great value at the price; keep in mind a Patek Philippe 5960/1A costs nearly triple. But as you say, there are some imperfections that may pr... 

Parmigiani Fleurier has carried forward some signature design features in this line. These include the coin-edge bezel from the Toric, elements of the dial from the Aerolithe and Chronor, and the teardrop lugs from across their lines. It's packaged all of... 

Big congrats on the incoming timepiece! I definitely wholeheartedly agree with you regarding the Parmigiani Fluerier ethos. As a future PF owner, please let us know more about the watch and the ownership experience over the years. It's been a well kept se... 

My photos aren't the best and so the guilloché on the dial do not show through. Nevertheless I hope you get a sense of how it looks. It wears nicely. The 42mm diameter and broad lug-bracelet interface is offset by the watch's slender 11.2mm thickness, so ...  

Looks great on your wrist. Congrats! 👍

The press photos show a dry matte black dial. But this is so much warmer and shinier!

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Here's a photo of the Tonda GT Black on the wrist and in the wild. I put it on especially for this august forum so did not set the date and time. The review above and subsequent posts have been about the Tondagraphe GT Annual Calendar Chronograph, but I w...  

For a watch, all you need is three hands; hour and minute hands to tell the time, the third hand to make sure the watch was running and hadn't stopped. Looking good on your wrist there! Enjoy!

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> These are the same teardrop lugs that Michel Parmigiani introduced in 1996, and are a leitmotif across many of PF's lines to this day. Here they are constructed separately and then affixed to the case. The point of contact between case and lug is both d... 

The lugs are much less pronounced than many of their other references. I was impressed with the supporting role their finer lines played. The cohesiveness of the Tondagraphe GT design results in a physical balance in the metal and on the wrist. I loved th... 

The PF representative restated as much when she visited them last week. Apparently they don't want any of the watches from the GT line in store showcases, so I'm curious about your experience.

Pay attention to the changeover to the new month!

I don’t think I could borrow it I only tried it on, however I’m seriously considering acquisition. Loved it. I found the dial text and arrangement perfect. The pushers are exceptionally well integrated into the lugs. The quality of case, dial and handset ...