Toric Tourbillon | Ref. PF000383 | Rose Gold

This Toric Tourbillon belongs to the first series of watches to be released by Parmigiani Fleurier, after the brand was established in 1996 by master restorer Michel Parmigiani. The watch is distinguished by its impressive finishing - from the sharp Côtes de Geneve to the subtle bevelling - highlighting the skill needed to assemble and finish this high complication.

The Parmigiani Fleurier “Toric” collection is inspired by the work of Abraham-Louis Breguet and features a range of classic complications, alongside more inventive ones. Its name is derived from the geometric shape of a torus, evident in its pieces, which have stepped and fluted bezels, a detail inspired by classical Greek and Roman “Doric” columns as well as the curvature of the Golden Ratio.

The Toric Tourbillon exposes the movement through an open-worked dial and sapphire caseback. The ébauche movement was heavily modified and finished in house, displaying the skill of Michel Parmigiani and his team of watchmakers. The main plate features deep Côtes de Genève and subtle bevelling, with even the inserts for the exposed screws displaying meticulous attention to detail. A tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock reveals the circular-grained baseplate with gold-plated wheels, blued screws, and a single jewel in the centre that is symmetrical with the barrel jewel at 12 o’clock, which is a decorative element surrounded by gold chaton screws.

Introduced around 2000, the Toric Tourbillon was the first series of wristwatches released by the young brand. In the first days of the manufacture, Parmigiani chose to rely on high-quality ébauches, which were modified, assembled and finished in house. This reference 2840 makes use of a Girard-Perregaux "Three Bridges" 9900 ébauche. Initially created for pocket watches, this movement has a historic lineage that stretches back to the 19th century, when it won first place in the 1867 and 1889 Paris World Exhibitions as well as the Neuchatêl Observatory Prize in 1911 – one of the most prestigious competitions to determine the accuracy of certain timepieces. The movement was miniaturised to wristwatch size in 1986 and presented at Baselworld five years later.

This Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon is powered by the calibre PF280, which is a mechanical movement that has 20 jewels, a tourbillon regulator, and a 72-hour power reserve. The reverse of the movement has a combination of hand-chamfered bridges and mechanisms, with circular-graining, straight brushing, and Côtes de Genève, making it equally as attractive as the dial.

If sold within the United Kingdom, this Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon will be subject to 20% VAT.

Closer look

This Parmigiani Fleurier Toric is in very good condition. The case and lugs show virtually no signs of wear, likely only handled on a few occasions. The decorated Cotes de Geneve dial, and case back are free from imperfections. The hallmarks and engravings on the back of the lugs are crisp and well defined.

The watch comes with a two-year warranty from A Collected Man, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.