Tourbillon

Parmigiani periodically introduces highly limited special creations in its Objets D'Art Collection. Historically, the brand founder, Michel Parmigiani, is closely involved in these creations. This year's art piece - the Carillon Tourbillon Anniversaire -

I agree with much of the other sentiments - tourbillon on the backside only is awesome (sort of that Parmigiani "private luxury" idea), finishing is likely top notch, the simple movement bridge is spectacular, and for me, the dial name needs to be scaled

From what I've been told years ago about few famous independents who were outsourcing parts, tourbillon cages and so on, I've become extremely doubtful when I read those statements of 100% in house, hand made, etc. They hide being NDA 😎 P.S. here's the pl

The Bugatti Super Sport was the second watch developed by Parmigiani pursuant to its partnership with Bugatti. The Super Sport was produced in small numbers from circa 2010 - 2015 and was inspired by the Bugatti Veryon seen here. All photos are from A Blo

The logo and cabachon at the 12 position. All screw heads, front and back, are polished. A lot of eye candy on the frontside with exquisite finishing on all surfaces including the black polished round tourbillon bridge. A subtle yet pleasing detail: red d

My neo-vintage Torics - aka "Club Platine" - are heading to the vault for a well earned rest. Left to right, Toric Chronograph, Toric Tourbillon, Toric Automatic. Straightforward names, don't you think? Thanks for looking. M4

Parmigiani Toric Tourbillon from circa 2000. I can't say enough good things about this watch. It's exceptional in every respect. Shown here on a "Midnight Sky" grained leather strap from A Collected Man. Have a wonderful day my friends. M4

Have a wonderful weekend my friends. M4

All of the earliest Toric watches introduced in1998-1999 used out-sourced movements modified and finished by Parmigiani. These included the Toric Memory Time (Lemania movement), Automatique, Classic, Chronograph (El Primero movement), and Tourbillon (G-P

Dial wise, I think my favorite is the Automatic. But movement wise, the tourbillon is wonderful. Of course, I could feel differently in real life and the appeal of the chronograph seems strong. A personal dream? What about the tourbillon on the back with