The calibre behind the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tondagraph GT and its unusually combined functions is the PF043. Nevertheless, the case size (plus height of 13.7 mm) combined with the integrated rubber strap sits perfectly on the wrist. That said, this is, of course, dependent on the wearer in question to an extent. The only criticism is that the crown feels – and arguably looks – slightly too large on the male wrist, leading to a slight red mark on the wrist after a few days of wear. Not only does it fit well, but it also feels good the rubber material is noticeably soft and smooth to the touch. The strap option is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable out there, sitting incredibly well on the average male wrist (roughly 18 mm). The 42 mm steel watch is available with either an integrated steel bracelet sporty or black rubber strap. Perhaps the sportiest element of the Tonda Tondagraph GT is the part that secures it to the wearer’s wrist. Furthermore, the beautifully integrated chronograph pushers function smoothly with a high quality and robust feel. It simultaneously integrates sporty details on behalf of the chrono with snailed 30-minute and 12-hour subdial counters at 6 and 9 o’clock, as well as a snailed outer ring. The dial pays tribute to the annual calendar function’s elegance by showcasing Guilloché Clou triangulaire finishing on the dial and a finely fluted bezel. Mirroring the nature of the watch’s functions, the horology house from Val-de-Travers combines haute horlogerie finishing on the dial with sporty details.
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On second glance, the watch is actually full of fine details. This definitely applies to the Tonda Tondagraph GT. Michel Parmigiani is known for saying that “If you learn to look, art will reveal itself”. Super-LumiNova lights up the hour markers at night, while the Delta-shaped hour and minute hands are simply skeletonised.
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The eye is therefore firstly drawn to the big, bold date windows at 12 o’clock, before being guided to the month at 3 o’clock. On a base level, the dial is black and features clear applied baton hour markers, while the annual calendar display’s date and month are orange. This is primarily thanks to its bold colour scheme. The joy of Modolo’s latest watch with PF is first and foremost its legibility. A renowned designer, Mondolo has a history in working alongside the likes of Vacheron Constantin, Raymond Weil and the Gucci Group. The man behind the design of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tondagraph GT is Dino Modolo. That isn’t to say that they aren’t still highly complex the integration of a chronograph and an annual calendar is a feat in itself. In comparison to perpetual calendars (which are more frequently combined with chronos), annual calendars are marginally easier to create and slightly more work to upkeep, needing adjustment once a year (at the end of February). Bucherer’s Heritage BiCompax Annual Calendar, or Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar. Some of the few examples that come to mind include Patek’s 5960 models, Carl F. The combination of these two functions in one watch remain a rare sight, making the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tondagraph GT well worth a review. These are the two functions that define the Swiss horology house’s new limited edition Tonda Tondagraph GT.
But aside from this highly handy function, which two complications prove the most useful in everyday life? According to Parmigiani Fleurier, the answer is: an annual calendar and a chronograph.
Whatever their shape or form, all watches tell us the time.
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