As most here know, Parmigiani's term "hebdomadaire" designates a Kalpa watch with 8 days power reserve. The shaped manual winding movement will only fit in an "Kalpa XL" case not the smaller "Kalpa Grande" case. The gold Kalpa XL you see below was my firs...
And have 2 similar - the Lorige BL-E Gris Circuit, which you know quite well, and my trusty old Carl F. Bucherer Tonneaugraph. I enjoy how the Kalpa XL has built-out lugs. And the shaped-to-the-case movement is spot on. I would like to own one, some day!
And thank you so much for pointing out all the specificities and differences. I really love both and wouldn't want to choose between the two. It's great that you have both. Have a great weekend. Best, Emmanuel
It is actually the most comfortable watch for my 6.75" wrist. It sits so well and the curved lugs really helped. I really like your straps. Are they specifically made for this watch? ...
The strap on the gold Kalpa is from VelleAlexander in Minneapolis. The strap on the steel Kalpa is from Molequin in Belgium. Thanks for sharing your Kalpa!
I share your love of the Hebdomadaire and of shaped watches in general. I own yet a different reference, in stainless steel, with the (champagne) dial configuration matching your gold specimen, plus the peerless Kalpa bracelet: ...