Horological Meandering

Two “ salmon ” dial no - date bracelet watches: Parmigiani vs Romain Gauthier . Do you have a favorite ? Best, Emmanuel 1) Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro Rotor , ref. PFC914-1020021-100182-EN Golden Siena dial with " Grain d'Orge hand-guilloché " finishing Cal...  

The PF is more my style (even if I prefer manual-winding) but it is more classic and conservative. The RG is more playful and extroverted. Best, Emmanuel

Natural blonde, perhaps brunette, red head... or all three.

The RG dial is a mess.

The dial is significantly top heavy due to the hands being mounted closer to the top half of the dial. I searched “Romain Gauthier C” and in most press photos the time is set to 9:12 instead of the traditional 10:08 to “pull” the hands closer to the cente... 

but I think the canon pinion is exactly at the center of the dial. That said, the Parmigiani is more my style. I like the “less is more” aesthetic and the barley grain dial. Best, Emmanuel

I prefer the PF. Very classy and classic in its own way. Best, Emmanuel

While the PF is an eye pleaser it also feels quite boring to me. Never thought about getting one myself. I find the C a lot more edgy and interesting but I have gone back and forth on the dial layout. What I do know is that I am not a big fan of the brace... 

I understand how you feel about the “boring” PF. It’s more my style though, but the RG C is definitely interesting and I understand the appeal of the variants you mention. Best, Emmanuel

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but I’m not really into bracelet watches personally. So I admire it from a distance. Best, Emmanuel

The Gauthier just fails to move the needle at all for me. The dial on this particular PF is too minimalist. With Parmigiani, I'd look in the Toric line for a salmon-like dial. M4

and the PF is my favorite. But I’m not enough into bracelet watches nor into automatic movements. Best, Emmanuel

Like it's cleaner look & always liked the idea of a micro rotor movement. Cheers JML

but, unlike you, I’m not attracted to automatic movements. Best, Emmanuel

Shame on them. I understand your preference for the RG, which is indeed more daring and sporty. I prefer the aesthetic of the PF, though (not taking into consideration what you say about the customer service). Best, Emmanuel

I remember you had all kinds of trouble with your Minute Rattrapante. To this day, it is the only issue I have heard of with a modern Parmigiani. For me, it was Montblanc. You would think the 1858 blue dial 100 piece edition is better than sliced bread, b... 

any day, every day and all day.

But I prefer manual-winding and I can understand why some prefer the RG. Best, Emmanuel

But I still understand the appeal of the more sporty and daring RG. Best, Emmanuel

Would be better if there was some lume in the hands.

but I think it wouldn’t match the “less is more” aesthetic. I personally like it as is, even though I’m not really a bracelet watch guy… 🤷🏽‍♂️ Best, Emmanuel

It’s a very appealing piece indeed. Best, Emmanuel

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Even if the Gauthier is more horologically impressive. The austerity of the Parmigiani dial, the shape of the hands, the bracelet geometry, the knurled platinum bezel, and the finishing on the microrotor all speak to me in a way that the kooky dial on the...  

I haven’t yet found an OF which fits my wrist properly, but maybe I should try on the new 37 mm someday. Best, Emmanuel

is a great thing. I also like the minimalist design and barley grain pattern of the dial. Best, Emmanuel

Ultimately, neither of these two for me. I love these choice-posts!

And you have a great collection of Tondas (you have three, don't you: MR, Mineral Blue chronograph & GT chronograph?)! Best, Emmanuel

That movement is a good looking one.

but I personally prefer the more classic and dressy aesthetic of the PF. Best, Emmanuel

I just enjoy that dial design a lot (though Jay's Open-worked is even Cooler!) and the view from the back is exciting to see as well.

whereas the RG is more dynamic and sporty. Because of my general style I lean towards the PF, but the appeal of the RG is clear. Best, Emmanuel

The dial of the RG doesn’t feel balanced enough. And if I look longer at the RG I don’t like the position of the crown and I also prefer the bracelet of the PF. But in real life I would refuse both. For my personal taste there are better options out there... 

I'm with you concerning the PF, though. Best, Emmanuel