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Toric Tuesday - the new Toric Perpetual Calendar
For a brand still in its youth, Parmigiani has a long association with the perpetual calendar complication. The early years from c. 2000 featured the complication in the Toric line with retrograde date, moon phase, and apertures for day and month located in various orientations on the dial, along with an automatic movement.
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At Watches & Wonders 2025, Parmigiani introduced the Toric Quantieme Perpetuel, its newest perpetual calendar in two iterations, gold and platinum. The Toric QP will be limited to 50 pieces in each metal.
Toric QP - rose gold case, ”Golden Hour" dial, "Arctic Grey" strap. Ref PFH952-2010001-300181
Toric QP - platinum case, ”Morning Blue" dial, "Arctic Grey" strap. Ref PFH952-2010002-300181
The new Toric QP is a wholly different animal than the first generation Toric perpetual calendars. The visual emphasis is on a clean, crisp, uncluttered presentation of horological information. As Parmigiani itself describes it . . ."Hours and minutes take center stage, free from distraction, while the perpetual calendar integrates seamlessly through coaxial display."
The aesthetic is consistent with the minimalist Toric Petite Seconde introduced last year. In my opinion, Parmigiani is rapidly developing a unique design language for the Toric line that I find much to my taste.
This is a thoroughly contemporary perpetual calendar, even down to the fonts used on the lettering and numerals on the dial.
Consistent with CEO Guido Terreni's statement at the rebirth of the Toric line in 2024, the movement in this new QP is a manual winding movement.
Here we have the QP movement, caliber PF733, on the left and the Petite Seconde movement on the right. There appears to be no difference between them. The nicely decorated gold bridges hide the perpetual calendar module (crafted in all gold) that sits on top of the base movement of the Petite Seconde. Even with the module, the case is only 10.9mm thick by 40.6mm diameter. By comparison, the Toric Petite Seconde is 8.8mm thick by 40.6mm diameter.
The movement has a power reserve of 60 hours beating at 28,800 vph.
The watch has three corrector pushers, two on the crown side and one on the opposite side.
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So, what do I think about the Toric QP?
First, let me say I am not "a perpetual calendar guy," or at least I didn't think I was. I tend to change watches frequently and don't like to slow down to set year, month, day and date. However, I haven't been able to shake the thought of this QP from my mind in the several days since I was able to handle it. I am especially intrigued by the gold version which is beyond gorgeous and, like all Parmigiani watches (or so it seems), fits me to a tee and is remarkably comfortable.
Several of my photos show the gold Toric QP next to the platinum Toric Petite Seconde. I would venture to guess my next Parmigiani will be one of these.
Finally, a word on Parmigiani's use of colors. In short, the brand takes its color choices very seriously. The Toric line with the hand-grained and brushed-on dial finish lends itself to unique color variations. About 40 minutes of hand brushing is required on each dial to achieve the finished graining. Expect more subtle dial colors in the future. Likewise, I love what the brand is doing with its straps, both in terms of color and finishing. I learned that these straps no longer are from Hermes (which is part owner of the brand); they are from a small specialty house in Italy. The new straps are a big improvement as I often thought the black or dark brown Hermes straps of the past, while certainly high quality, were basically a "default choice" and not an integral design choice.
Thanks for looking and let me know your thoughts on the Toric QP!
M4
Great post, M4.
You know I’m a fan of the makeover Parmigiani has done with the Toric. This PC is the perfect Toric PC. Focus on the essentials of a watch-the time now; and then a very simplistic complication both in information given and layout. More than Moser-less than everyone else. The Toric family is growing and the design is highly idiomatic and attractive. It’s not for everyone but it is for me.
This exactly - it seems that they also take seriously
the concept of if you do something simpler, everything must be perfect or the imperfections are noticed much more.
Thanks for this great post and pictures.
For me personally the new minimalistic Toric style works better with the Small Seconds model.
If I could choose I would take the "old" style Perpetual Calendar and the new style Small Seconds 🙂.
Best,
Gerard
If I could choose I would take the "old" style Perpetual Calendar and the new style Small Seconds 🙂.
Best,
Gerard
Thanks Gerard. I thought that's where I would come out too but I'm having trouble shaking the image of that gold QP from my head.
I need to try on the time-only variant.
The aesthetics of the time only variant look very cool and "casual" to me. Might look good with my casual sportswear uniform. Will definitely need to try it out at my local Parmigiani dealer!
Happy shopping patrick. I look forward to your assessment when you've had the chance to check them out.
Having some second thoughts...
The price tags on these things are higher (47,000 CHF for rose gold and 54,000 CHF for platinum) than I expected and I'm not sure I can justify it costing that much more than a Lange. But, if the local dealer does have them, I will take a closer look!
Great watches
Prefer the time only. Any idea where these straps are made ? Would love to order similar.
Thanks for checking in TCF. I only know that the strap shop is in Italy (my contact didn't seem anxious to disclose the name).
Ah they are keeping it a secret
Too bad give them the recognition they deserve to drive sales! Unless this is an operation on the side and straps are just a favor to pf. Thanks for checking
Nice pics!
My favorite is the petite seconde, I just wish the movement design was a little more exciting but that's a tiny gripe. All the rest is wonderful: small size, nice colors without being too loud, no fuss dials, a lot to like.
Thanks for looking and commenting.
I was told that another complication will be coming in the future (no timeline) using this same movement as the base.
So the base movement is for the 3-hand Petite Seconde, and at least two add-on complications: the QP and the mystery complication.
M4
So the base movement is for the 3-hand Petite Seconde, and at least two add-on complications: the QP and the mystery complication.
M4
Thanks a lot for this comprehensive post.
Judging from photos, the platinum small seconds is my favorite here.
But you know better than us all, as you’ve seen the QP in the metal.
And the way the rose gold version sticks to your mind seems to indicate that it’s much nicer in real life.
I guess you will quickly know if the desire decreases or not as the excitement cools down.
Best, Emmanuel
But you know better than us all, as you’ve seen the QP in the metal.
And the way the rose gold version sticks to your mind seems to indicate that it’s much nicer in real life.
I guess you will quickly know if the desire decreases or not as the excitement cools down.
Best, Emmanuel
Thanks E!
Well, I've lusted for the platinum small seconds for a year now so it may well end up carrying the day. The dial on that one is magical.
M4
M4
PF is really coming into it's stride.
Like you said it's super clean and elegant. Something a lot of manufacturers have abandoned.
Thanks jp. Elegant is a word that is used frequently by Parmigiani personnel when describing their timepieces.
I would prefer that it were thinner and automatic...
...Patek's 3940 was 8mm thin in the '80s. In many ways, watchmaking has not advanced...
Thanks for the comment mdg!
I'm moving the other direction . . . too thin doesn't feel right on my wrist. I prefer a little heft on the wrist. To each their own, as the saying goes.
M4
M4
As someone that has only recently really become aware of Parmigiani.
I find these new watches to just be breathtaking my favourite is still the Toric QP with the Morning Blue Dial and Arctic Grey strap in platinum. It is most probably my favourite watch of all of the releases from Watches and Winders this year and not just from Parmigiani either. They really are just so clean and beautiful looking and it is just so easy to see the information you want without any trouble or needing to strain.
Marc
Well Marc, you just hit all the points that PF wants its customers to appreciate.
And, yes, there were moments when I was fixated on the Toric QP Morning Blue even if I did end up preferring the gold version. It's personal preference, they're both stunning.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
M4
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
M4
I really love the distinctive, restrained design language of the new Toric line.
I think PF thought this one out very carefully and the execution is, as always, outstanding.
The movement finishing (the style, not the quality) is less to my personal taste but hey who am I to criticize.
As others said, to me the quintessential watch to represent the Toric line is the small seconds as it is the cleanest expression of the idea. However, the QP is a very well thought out display of the complication. Definitely adds to the Toric line.
Thanks for your great reporting from Geneva, M4!
The movement finishing (the style, not the quality) is less to my personal taste but hey who am I to criticize.
As others said, to me the quintessential watch to represent the Toric line is the small seconds as it is the cleanest expression of the idea. However, the QP is a very well thought out display of the complication. Definitely adds to the Toric line.
Thanks for your great reporting from Geneva, M4!
Another hit by Parmigiani!
It was my pleasure to try on the Petite Seconde in Scottsdale recently. I was enamored by the dial, case and strap purity. Truly art for the wrist. I didn’t quite know what to think when I first saw pictures of the QP. They have complicated the simple genius of the Toric with QP!! But after some study, this is a very well executed design in keeping with the “Terrini Toric” ethos.
I visited Oliver Smith in Scottsdale myself several weeks ago and tried on the platinum Petite Seconde and loved it.
I like "Terreni Toric" and hope you don't mind if I commandeer it for future posts 
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M4
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