Rosneathian
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Correction....
Dec 03, 2021,14:06 PM
A member has contacted me in PM to challenge one point in made in the original post. I said that this watch was a bargain at the time of its release. Apparently I am mistaken. I hope he will find a moment to share here what he shared with me in private. It makes for interesting reading because of the value that watches like this - hidden somewhat from wider view - present.
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Incoming: this Parmigiani Fleurier Ionica 8-Day
By: Rosneathian : December 2nd, 2021-19:22
Particulars Manual wind 34mm x 42mm and 11.5mm thick 18K pink gold 'Grain d’orge' guilloché main black dial Applied pink gold Breguet numerals 192hr power reserve Small seconds Calibre PF 110 OEM black alligator strap (I believe by Hermes) Released in 199...
I can tell you're a stickler for those pesky date windows
By: Rosneathian : December 2nd, 2021-19:31
With this watch I thought long and hard about that. In fact, looking back at my records, I first began to consider it about two years ago. The case form is exceptionally assertive and for imposes order on what's happening on the dial. It's clear it wasn't...
Hah. Yes. I'm not going to disagree.
By: Rosneathian : December 3rd, 2021-00:59
One thing though. I try to think of each new watch as part of the collection. What does it add? How is it different. Being relatively conservative means that there is some kind of overall character to the family, and part of that is that each watch has a ...
At My Age I
By: ant : December 2nd, 2021-20:48
can hardly recall three days, let alone three weeks! Consequently my life is one long voyage of new discoveries! Kind regards Antony
They are wonderful,
By: ant : December 4th, 2021-17:53
I am glad that you have one. Now that our quiet little backwater of a hobby is being swamped by spivs and speculators there are few 'undiscovered' gems left for us mere enthusiasts to be able to purchase, long live the Fleurier secret! Kind regards Antony...
Goodness
By: compa : September 2nd, 2023-13:46
This is stunning. It goes on my wishlist today. Wear it well. 🍻
Wow! Enjoy!
By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : December 3rd, 2021-00:51
A GEM!!!
By: myles721 : December 2nd, 2021-21:09
Also like their green dials…ENVIOUS!
Thank you muchly
By: Rosneathian : December 2nd, 2021-21:14
Is there a green dial Ionica? I haven't come across it so do please advise. Speaking of green, I'm enjoying imagining this watch being made by elves for elves. It's that slightly weird, other worldly quality of some of PF's work that fascinates me. Best r...
Indeed, that was Michel Parmigiani's actual inspiration
By: Rosneathian : December 3rd, 2021-01:34
The man himself considered a career in architecture before plumping for watchmaking (I won't go on as I'm sure you're more than aware). The Ionica is named after ancient Greek column styles of the same name. Here he is speaking with Watch Time in Septembe...
Configurations!
By: Bounce781 : December 3rd, 2021-02:52
Amazing coincidence! I’ve got one on the way too (silver dial version🙌)
Haha. True
By: Bounce781 : December 3rd, 2021-04:49
Future classic 👏🙌
That's lovely. It looks great in that gold.
By: 1neilfrancis : December 3rd, 2021-11:33
Many congratulations. Is it just me or does it feel like PF are starting to get noticed and appreciated just a little more these days? Still low key, but I think the signs are there.
Correction....
By: Rosneathian : December 3rd, 2021-14:06
A member has contacted me in PM to challenge one point in made in the original post. I said that this watch was a bargain at the time of its release. Apparently I am mistaken. I hope he will find a moment to share here what he shared with me in private. I...
A superb watch...
By: darmatgre-1 : December 5th, 2021-18:30
one of my favorites from MP. Would love to see one of these live one day. Congratulations. Darren
Superb post of a superb watch, my friend!
By: mrds : December 13th, 2021-12:50
Just read your post right now, seems I missed it. Congratulations on this sublime and distinctive addition! Seeing the response from our fellow WPSsers, we should pull an Ionica roll-call... Best, Daniel
Thank you for saying so.
By: Rosneathian : December 13th, 2021-20:14
I want to reiterate that there were one or two errors in the OP. For instance, this watch was *not* part of the initial mass run from PF, as were such watches as the 'Basica.' Related, it wasn't quite as inexpensive on release as I made out. On the contra...
Hey OP
By: m2 : September 1st, 2023-18:40
Do you know what production volumes were for this blue model