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Here is the Cotes de Fleurier decoration on a Parmigiani Toric Petite Seconde.
The same PF 780 caliber powers the Toric Quantieme Perpetual introduced in 2025, with the addition of a perpetual calendar module on top.
Photos 1 - 4 from Monochrome
Though the Parmigiani brand is less than 30 years old, the Cotes de Fleurier motif has a prior history. Michel Parmigiani first used the design in the Toric Qualite Fleurier watch from circa 2018. You can see the diamond pattern subtly emerging on the plates under the rotor in the photo of the Toric QF movement below.
Toric Tuesday - origin of "Cotes de Fleurier" guilloche pattern
The reintroduction of the Toric line of watches in 2024 includes the new manual winding movement, PF 780, that features movement bridges crafted in gold. The bridges are decorated in a "Cotes de Fleurier" motif. The guilloche pattern is created by intersecting two "Cotes de Geneve" stripes at opposing angles producing a subtle diamond pattern.
Here is the Cotes de Fleurier decoration on a Parmigiani Toric Petite Seconde.
The same PF 780 caliber powers the Toric Quantieme Perpetual introduced in 2025, with the addition of a perpetual calendar module on top.
Photos 1 - 4 from Monochrome
Though the Parmigiani brand is less than 30 years old, the Cotes de Fleurier motif has a prior history. Michel Parmigiani first used the design in the Toric Qualite Fleurier watch from circa 2018. You can see the diamond pattern subtly emerging on the plates under the rotor in the photo of the Toric QF movement below.
Photos 5 - 6 from Escapement Magazine
Executing the Cotes de Fleurier finish is difficult and I'm told there are just two operators inside Parmigiani with the talent and training to perform the operation. Interestingly, both of these skilled individuals are women. I'm guessing this is one of the ladies shown here on the Parmigiani website. I would be intrigued to see the Cotes de Fleurier machining in person should the opportunity to visit Parmigiani arise in the future.
It was interesting to learn the origin of the Cotes de Fleurier motif and its history, albeit brief, with the brand. Drawing on these older influences, even with a brand that is consciously reinventing itself, is a plus in my eyes.
Thanks for looking and have a terrific Toric Tuesday.
M4
Very interesting, indeed.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
Best, Emmanuel
Great post.
Thank you for taking the time to write and share this with us. I remember watching a video of Mr Terreni explaining the Cotes de Fleruier pattern as two Cotes de Geneve done in 90° angles. I hope I’m remembering it right. Definitely an interesting idea.
I didn't know the manufacture was so “recently” established
When I visited 20 years ago
Really cool Mike! I hope to visit one day.
Parmigiani was founded in 1996. For a couple of years the focus was restoration work, then came the first watch in probably 1998, the Memory Time and the first movement shortly after, the 8-day Hebdomadaire cased in the Ionica watch.
Thanks for the pics!
M4
Thanks for the pics!
M4
I really like that the brand has committed to manual winding movements in the reintroduced Toric line.
Thanks for looking!