The Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Tourbillon represents one of the finest expressions of modern ultra-thin haute horlogerie. Combining exceptional mechanical engineering, refined case proportions and rare natural materials, this timepiece highlights Parmigiani Fleurier’s mastery in both aesthetics and craftsmanship.
At its heart lies the ultra-thin Caliber PF517, an in-house self-winding tourbillon movement measuring only 3.4 mm in thickness. Thanks to its integrated platinum micro-rotor, the movement maintains automatic winding efficiency while preserving an ultra-slim profile, placing it among the thinnest automatic tourbillon calibers currently in production.
The Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Tourbillon is offered in rare and artistic dial executions, including white jade and black jade. Jade is an extremely challenging material to work with, as its natural hardness and brittleness require highly specialized manufacturing processes. Each dial is cut and polished individually, resulting in unique surface textures that cannot be replicated by synthetic materials.
The flying tourbillon is positioned at 7 o’clock, offering a visually balanced and technically impressive display. The cage is made of ultra-light titanium and weighs just 0.255 grams, allowing a reduction in energy loss due to inertia while maintaining excellent stability. A blued steel seconds hand and synthetic ruby bearings further highlight the craftsmanship of this mechanism.
The case of the Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Tourbillon is crafted in either rose gold or white gold, measuring 40.2 mm in diameter and just 8.65 mm in thickness. Its elegantly sculpted Tonda teardrop lugs flow seamlessly into the strap, creating a smooth, organic transition between case and wrist.
Each watch is fitted with a premium Hermès alligator leather strap, produced exclusively for Parmigiani Fleurier, further enhancing its refined and luxurious wearing experience.
In addition to the jade versions, Parmigiani also offers a variant with a blue Côtes de Genève dial, featuring a more traditional Swiss aesthetic. Its official retail price is approximately €113,000.
Meanwhile, the mother-of-pearl ladies’ edition, adorned with 74 diamonds on the bezel, is priced at around €117,300, appealing to collectors seeking elegance combined with high complications.
Compared to other ultra-thin tourbillon masterpieces such as the
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon
and the
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-Thin,
the Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Tourbillon stands out for its flowing design language and micro-rotor architecture, rather than aggressive or industrial aesthetics.
You can also explore other ultra-thin masterpieces on Luxury Wrist Club such as the
Piaget Polo 79 Ultra-Thin, which showcases a different approach to slim watchmaking.
Technical Specifications – Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Tourbillon
• Case: 18K Rose Gold / 18K White Gold
• Diameter: 40.20 mm
• Thickness: 8.65 mm
• Crystal: Sapphire (front & back)
• Dial: White Jade / Black Jade / Blue Côtes de Genève
• Movement: Parmigiani In-house Caliber PF517
• Winding: Automatic with platinum micro-rotor
• Frequency: 21,600 vph
• Power Reserve: 42 hours
• Complication: Flying Tourbillon
• Strap: Hermès Alligator Leather Strap
• Buckle: Matching Gold Buckle
• Water Resistance: 30 meters
