While not specifically an extension of the new , widely acclaimed Tonda PF collection , the new offerings do enhance the broader Tonda collection by debuting its first fully gem-set models .
Focusing on the watchmaker ’ s trademark barleycorn-pattern dial , each watch dial on this new model is fully set with diamonds that follow the distinctive lines of the pattern , which really sets this jeweled series apart from other glittering updates we ’ ve seen recently .
At 36mm by 3.9mm and cased in either rose gold or white gold , the new watches are meant to be a “ refined tribute to feminine elegance ,” according to Parmigiani Fleurier . The watchmaker explains that its artisans have set more than a thousand highquality diamonds of varying sizes on the dial , case and bezel . And unusually , each dial displays gems specifically set to generate light-reflecting sparkle within the signature barleycorn pattern , known as a Grain d ’ Orge motif .
The setting process involved highlighting the Grain d ’ Orge pattern with a diamond “ snow ” setting that uses diamonds of seven different diameters , set in a very limited space on the finely patterned gold dial , according to Parmigiani Fleurier .
On each dial you ’ ll see light reflected and refracted from 979 brilliant-cut diamonds . The bezel and the lugs are also set with an additional seventy brilliant-cut diamonds . The artisans didn ’ t forget the crown , which is adorned with a cabochon in either blue sapphire on the white gold model , or white opal on the rose gold model .
Inside , Parmigiani Fleurier fits its PF310 caliber that boasts a 50-hour power reserve and an oscillating weight in 22-karat rose gold and engraved with the same Tonda signature Grain d ’ Orge guilloché pattern . Hermès makes alligator leather strap for the watches , with a blue strap on the Tonda Automatic White Gold and a brown / grey strap for the Tonda Automatic Rose Gold .
Price : CHF 59,000 .
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