Hand-guilloché dial signed Parmigiani Fleurier

Sep 20, 2018,08:41 AM
 


       

Dear all,

First of all, and before starting this review, I would like to mention honestly my story with Parmigiani Fleurier. Working in the unique shop in Paris, my wish is to share with you, and potentially make you discover, the watchmaking know-how of these pieces, which totally fascinate me. The goal of this sincere approach, is to interact with you around these watches. Personally, it's a rewarding experience  !

Today, allow me to highlight the Toric Qualité Fleurier, a piece presented at SIHH this year, and which particularly catch my eye for its specific dial.


        


Its bezel is very interesting, it is worked according to an alternation of gadroons and knurls, knurling that a craftsman realizes by hand and which has become a distinctive signature of this collection since 1997.

The eye is instinctively catched by the hypnotizing dial, which is worked with a "grain of rice" pattern. This hand-guilloché, offers a play of light really interesting, and above all, this makes the dial unique !

About the case in 18 ct white or red gold : a dimensions of 40.8 mm, and a thickness of 9.5  mm.



This watch is equipped with the PFF331 automatic movement with a power reserve of 55 hours. About the finishes : a 22 ct gold oscillating weight hand-guilloché and a crossed Côte de Genève decoration. We don’t get tired !


     


Finally, the watch presents the demanding Quality Fleurier certification based on 5 criteria : 100% swiss made, components which feature high-quality craftsmanship, certification COSC and having passed the Chronofiable and Fleuritest machine. 


Thank you for reading my post, I hope you enjoyed ! Feel free to share your opinion about this piece ! smile

Patrick_y Moderator EDIT: Please note the author is/was an employee of Parmigiani Fleurier. 

This message has been edited by patrick_y on 2018-09-20 08:54:29

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Nice watch. Are we sure the dials are hand guillochéd?

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : September 20th, 2018-14:51
I notice they are not labelled "guilloche main" the way a Breguet guilloché dial is, for example. In particular, the pattern of grain d'orange is the same as that of one of the boutique only Vacheron Constantin traditionelle small second models--and in th... 

Lack of guilloche main is not an indication

 
 By: right_wrist : September 24th, 2018-19:22
I don't know if it's hand done or not in PF's case, but there are plenty of hand guilloche dials that don't state guilloche main. Urban Jurgensen just says Swiss Made, for example. Roger Smith watches may say nothing at all. Kari's dial production facilit... 

That's true! We should find out about the PF

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : September 24th, 2018-19:29
A rose engine by any other name...