Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Moonbow
This latest horological marvel from the Tonda 1950 series highlights a mesmerizing flying tourbillon on an aventurine dial adorned by a gem studded lunar rainbow bezel. The ultra-thin Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Moonbow ladies watch re-imagines a lunar rainbow, or moonbow, on the bezel and a spiral galaxy on the dial.
Its flying tourbillon is reminiscent of a spiral galaxy and dances amid celestial beings on an aventurine sky, carefully placed at seven o’clock, a nod to Michel Parmigiani’s birth on December 2, 1950 at 7:08 am.
The development of an ultra-thin tourbillon movement is a challenge for any watchmaker.
Parmigiani Fleurier found a solution by integrating a platinum micro-rotor into the plate of the movement, resulting in a caliber only 3.4 mm thick. In addition, it is hand-finished with the most admirable decorations in the brand’s manufacture.
This magnificent example of mechanical engineering is further highlighted by a bezel featuring a colorful array of precious stones representing a moonbow, a nocturnal weather phenomenon rarely seen.
Incredible care went into the selection of the finest stones, each in the perfect hue, to offer a truly gradient rainbow, with subtle changes in between colors. The meticulous art of setting them required dozens of hours of painstaking and precise craftsmanship.
Blue, pink, orange and yellow sapphires, rubies, tsavorites, and amethysts make up the 40 baguette-cut gemstones seen on the bezel and weighing 2.59 carats.
The Tonda 1950 Moonbow is available with a red, blue or gold Hermès leather strap.
Technical details
Model: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Moonbow, Reference PFH279-1062500-HA3221
Movement
Calibre PF517
Winding: Automatic
Total dimensions: 14 ¼”’ Ø 32.0 mm
Thickness: 3.4 mm
Frequency: 3 Hz 21600 A/h
Power-reserve: 48 hours
Number of components: 207
Number of jewels: 29
Functions
Hours, minutes
60 seconds tourbillon
Dial
Blue dial without indexes
Finishing: Polished
Hands: Skeleton Delta-shaped
Case
Dimensions: Ø 40.20 mm
Thickness: 9.4 mm
Material: 18ct rose gold
Water-resistance: 30 m
Back: Sapphire
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire
No of sapphire stones: 40
Carats: 2.5900
Strap
Brand: Hermès
Material: Alligator
Colour: Abyss blue
Buckle
Pin buckle in 18ct rose gold
