Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon Watch With Thinnest Automatic Flying Tourbillon Movement
Parmigiani Fleurier has the look of a classic brand. There is something honest about the typographic logo, the often restrained styling, and the simple use of case shape and material quality to set it apart from other brands at first glance. But this is not an old brand. 2016 will see the 20th anniversary of Parmigiani's foundation. So how has a brand gone from a standing start to the release of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon watch �C which just so happens to be the world's thinnest automatic flying tourbillon movement �C in less than two decades?I think it has something to do with the high standards Michel Parmigiani, the founder of the brand, has set for his creations since day one. This was not a company that was happy to power its timepieces with off-the-shelf engines. The early years of Parmigiani are remembered for the production of in-house calibres, including the two eight-day mechanical and automatic?movements. And if that's not enough to pique your interest in th

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In this glorious episode we talk about the Girard-Perregaux Sea and Chrono Hawk launch at Art Basel, our picks for gifts and the holiday watch guide. As well what seems like a dozen other topics.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 125 here. Download the MP3 here.

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I'm planning for my #2 Patek. I have a Nautilus chrono 5980/1A as a sporty daily wearer. Now I want a dress watch from the same manufacturer.My favorites are the 5120And the 5296What I love about the 5120 is that it is what I think of when I think dress watch. Elegant and iconic, two hands and no date. It would be neat to have a micro-rotor for a change. At 35mm, I am concerned it may become too small, although I have tried it on and like it at the moment (7.5 wrist).The 5296 I have owned before and loved, but I needed the equity to secure my Nautilus (no regrets!) and traded it. I love the size. I also love the flexibility in terms of wardrobe: it dresses up nicely on a shiny black strap, and looks good with jeans and a polo shirt when it has a matte chestnut brown strap on it. My other minor concern is resale. Chances are I'll add cash/watches to it to upgrade to a 5205 down the road. Thanks to all who advise saving up for what I want but what I want at the moment is one of these Cal

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