Horological Meandering

Hi all,

I first became aware of the Kalpagraph at SIHH Geneva last spring. I then saw SS and RG versions of the watch at a Bangkok AD later last year. Finally, I started to try on all the versions at an AD here in Hong Kong around December. I went from "interested" to "very interested" to "must have" within the last 9 months or so and a week ago it was time to strike! The RG version with black dial was my favoured choice for a long time but with time the more subtle (and unusual) combination of palladium case and grey dial completely won over my heart.

I love the somewhat strange looking dial with its not so common style for numerals and markers, the fantastic hands (also note the chrono seconds hand in the pics below), the forms and comfort of the Kalpa case and the legibility of chrono subdials and date display. The slanted "8" style of the subdials is in my eyes very "cool".

I hope some of you share my feelings. Here are the pics.

Cheers,

Johan

 

 

These Parmigiani drivze me crazy, this Chrono and the 8 Days Kalpa too.
I recently saw a Rose Gold version of the chrono, and I must admit that I' more liking the Paladium you show, or the SS with this stunning and beautiful black/red dial.
The proportions are perfect, not too big, not too small for a dressy sport watch.
BTW, nice pics!
Feel free to post more if you get!
Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-01-21 03:11:07

I have had the Kalpa XL in my rotation for a couple of years now and really enjoy that piece--very classy. What are the dimensions on yours? Looks great on your wrist. Best, Tim

Great photos of a very elegant watch. The figure 8 of the subdials give the watch a distinct look, even from a distance.

- SJX

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Congratulations on your new Parmigiani Johan.

It would be nice to have more activity around this brand as they seem to offer some refreshing works.

Bill

Thanks Johan,

Unique case design, love the readable chrono display, nice hands and applied numerals and an unusual colour and metal combination. Suits your wrist and looks very comfortable.

Great Choice.

Andrew

Very glad to see that there are others out there who share my thoughts about the beauty of the Kalpagraph. Thanks again!