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A Parmigiani Toric Rattrapante
Following up on my thread from yesterday dedicated to a Ulysse Nardin Split-Second Chronograph equipped with a Venus 179 calibre, here's a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Rattrapante Ref. C03960 (or maybe C03860: there's contradictory information on the dedicated webpage).
It is powered by calibre PF27101, which is based on the Venus 179.
The white gold case measures 40 mm and the dial has only two sub-registers: a 30-minute chronograph at 3 o'clock and the running seconds at 9 o'clock.
This dial layout sets this particular model, limited to 10 pieces, apart from the other Toric Rattrapante references, that are based on the Venus 185, which has an additional third 12-hour sub-register, as you can see with the two examples included below.
Best, Emmanuel
Other Venus 179 threads:
A/ Limited edition of 10 pieces, Ref. 03960, 40 mm white gold case with white dial, painted Arabic “Breguet” numerals 12 and 6, without 12-hour counter, brand name in an oval cartouche at 6 o'clock
B/ Limited edition of 10 pieces, Ref. C03960, 40 mm white gold case with copper-colored “salmon” dial, applied Arabic “Breguet” numeral 12, recessed and grooved counters including 12-hour counter, red tachymeter scale
C/ Limited edition of 10 pieces, Ref. C03961, 40 mm white gold case, black “Reverse Panda” dial, applied Arabic “Breguet” numeral 12, silvered counters including a 12-hour counter, blue outline of the oval cartouche and blue tachymeter scale
credit to all photos: Artle
A Parmigiani Toric Rattrapante
Following up on my thread from yesterday dedicated to a Ulysse Nardin Split-Second Chronograph equipped with a Venus 179 calibre , here's a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Rattrapante Ref. C03960 (or maybe C03860: there's contradictory information on the dedica...
What a beautiful selection of Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Rattrapante watches.
I really am a big fan of Parmigiani watches in general and these in particular are spectacular for me the first one with the bicompax layout is my favourite of the ones posted there is just something about the clean look that really strongly appeals to me...
Thanks for your kind words, Marc.
I couldn't agree more regarding the bicompax variant: it's absolutely wonderful and even more appealing than the two others. Best, Emmanuel
Those are fantastic photos you found Emmanuel. Well done.
I'm totally on board with your opinion that the 2-register chrono is the top choice. Thanks for sharing. M4
It’s a truly stunning Rattrapante.
Probably very difficult to find, unfortunately. Best, Emmanuel
The purity of the white dial 2 register is fantastic
Some incredible models from days gone by. Thanks, as always, Emmanuel!
Beautiful Parmigiani
Both the two sub-register and three sub-register versions in all different metal and colors... The movement looks very similar to UN's, close to the original Venus caliber. In comparison, GP and Daniel Roth have done more touch ups to the movement -- it s...
Here again, I completely agree with you.
Even though the Toric case is rooted in tradition, these watches feel somehow modern and new.