M4
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Rummaging in the attic . . . Tonda GT "Khaki"
The flagship of the Tonda GT family was the excellent 5 Hz chronograph which moderator MichaelC has posted here before.
Parmigiani also offered the Tondagraphe GT with annual calendar and chronograph complications. This photo is from a 2020 post here on WPS by "Pun."
I always felt this was a strong offering by Parmigiani and was the first piece to make me seriously notice the brand. I never pulled the trigger on this GT model because I ultimately couldn't get past what I felt was excessive wording on the dial, especially the entirely superfluous "MONTH" next to the actual month display.
Completing the GT line was a sporty time and big date model offered in steel or rose gold.
Photos: Monochrome.
The GT line was phased out by new CEO, Guido Terreni, around 2022 and replaced by the Tonda PF lineup which has been well received both commercially and critically.
Rummaging in the attic of the GT lineup, I've come across a LE of 20 pieces that I find quite appealing, the so-called "Khaki."
Photos: Wixon Jewelers
I find the guilloche dial and color, the symmetrically located big date at 12, the knurled bezel, the delta hands, and the blue rubber strap much to my liking. This would be a super summer watch for "lake living."
Thanks for looking and hope you all enjoy rummaging in the attic as much as I do.
M4
Rummaging in the attic . . . Tonda GT "Khaki"
We haven't spent much time here looking at the Tonda GT line of watches offered by Parmigiani. The Tonda GT line was the immediate predecessor to the current Tonda PF and Tonda PF Sport watches offered by Parmigiani. The GT line had a short run from about...
Interesting line and the Khaki is very appealing indeed 👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻
Thanks for sharing - this has largely passed me by (were years, where life took priority over watches) 😊👍🏻🙏🏻
The Annual Calendar almost broke me a few times
But I just can't get past all the dial text. Kind of ironic for Parmigiani, a brand of minimalism and purity, to print a small novel of text on the dial. The "khaki" dial is super cool! Maybe even a white strap for summer? Hmmm, that would be a great foot...