The new Parmigiani Toric Petite Seconde Platinum Golden Hour and Rose Gold Dune

The identify Toric at Parmigiani Fleurier carries nice significance. It was, in spite of everything, the very first made by founder Michel Parmigiani when he determined to fly solo. A chic watch characterised by its gadroons and knurled surfaces, it underwent a major replace final 12 months with the launch of the brand new Toric assortment. However extra than simply an evocation of the previous, Parmigiani Fleurier, with its CEO Guido Terreni, determined to offer the as soon as inflexible and codified gown watch the sartorial, modernly elegant contact he’s identified for. This 12 months, two new and equally refined color variants are offered, particularly the Toric Petite Seconde Platinum Golden Hour and Rose Gold Dune. 

Final 12 months, PF launched a number of watches below the revamped Toric assortment, a very powerful of them being undoubtedly the Petite Seconde mannequin. Whereas retaining the aptitude of the unique mannequin, it was given some extra trendy touches, a sleeker attraction, a brand new in-house motion with good-looking ending and, in traditional PF style, a contemporary tackle luxurious by way of delicate, pure mixture of colors – for the preliminary launches, we’ve seen a platinum mannequin with a celadon gray dial and a rose gold version with a sand dial.

Now, it’s time for 2 equally interesting color mixtures to be launched, together with a shocking version in white metallic with a salmon-like dial – a mix pricey to us at MONOCHROME. On the technical aspect, nothing has modified in comparison with the 2024 editions. As such, we’re trying a contemporary takes on the gown watch class, with instances in 950 platinum or 18k rose gold, measuring 40.6mm in diameter and eight.8mm in thickness – on the big aspect for a gown watch, but it surely wears fairly quick on the wrist. Framing the sapphire crystal is a knurled bezel and a case that’s totally polished. The case combines mild curves, with out protrusions or sharp angles, and provides texture via its bezel solely. However now, there’s just one row of knurling, for a sleeker look.

The 2025 assortment welcomes two new mixtures of colors and supplies. The primary, named Toric Petite Seconde Platinum Golden Hour, is available in a 950 platinum case with a stable white gold dial and a salmon-like color. It’s paired with an Akoya Gray hand-stitched nubuck alligator leather-based strap. This version options white gold polished palms and utilized markers. The second mannequin, the Rose Gold Dune, performs on heat monochromatic tones. At first, it feels near the Sand Gold or final 12 months, however now the 18k rose gold case is paired with a stable gold dial – darker, extra saturated than earlier than, and nearer in color to the case. This one is paired with a sand-coloured nubuck alligator leather-based strap and has stable gold markers and palms. Observe that on each, the gold dial is hand-finished with a grained floor (utilizing an outdated methodology, with a pure compound of cream of tartar, sea salt and silver, then brushed by hand).

Below the hood is the in-house Calibre PF780, a visually interesting, technically intelligent motion that’s, opposite to the case and dial, comparatively exuberant – which is nice, as this luxury contact is reserved for the wearer. Designed with geometry in thoughts, its bridges and plates are comprised of 18k rose gold, embellished with Côtes de Fleurier and polished bevels. The 2 barrels, which can present steady torque and prolonged energy, are elegantly positioned below two openworked, polished metal bridges. On the opposite aspect of the motion, the regulating organ is held in place by an openworked, transversal polished metal bridge. The motion beats at 4Hz and shops 60 hours of energy reserve.

The Parmigiani Toric Petite Seconde Platinum Golden Hour and Rose Gold Dune are launched as a part of the everlasting assortment and might be available in shops in September 2025. The gold mannequin is priced at CHF 47,000 and the platinum model at CHF 54,000. For extra particulars, please go to www.parmigiani.com.