New: Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro-Rotor In Steel- Gold- And Blue

February 18, 2013

Launched in 2021, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor set the tone for Parmigiani Fleuriers renewed design language. Its combination of a thin case, detailed finishing, and a guilloche dial established the clean aesthetic that now defines the brand. Today, we get a new version in steel and gold with a blue dial.This new version of the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor introduces a new combination of materials and colors. It is crafted from stainless steel and 18K rose gold and paired with a Stone Blue dial that shifts between gray and deep mineral blue depending on the light. Lets have a closer look!The new Tonda PF Micro-Rotor in contextWhen Parmigiani Fleurier first introduced the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor line in 2021, it launched in steel with a platinum bezel and a warm-gray dial. It provided an original and fresh take on the classical (and perhaps tired) theme of the integrated-bracelet sports watch. That 40mm debut model already housed the PF703 micro-rotor caliber we see make a recurrence here. Design-wise, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor embodied the brands view on quiet luxury.This new steel and rose gold version doesnt change those fundamentals. It retains the elegant case shape and the ultra-slim profile. What it adds is a visual contrast of warm and cool tones with rose gold and blue. You may also argue that it trades some of the quiet luxury philosophy for a little bit of exuberance. Luckily, it does so without sacrificing style and elegance.Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor specsThe case has a 40mm diameter and a lithe 7.8mm profile. It combines polished and satin-finished stainless steel with 18K rose gold accents and a knurled bezel. A sapphire crystal on both sides and a 100m water resistance rating make it supremely versatile. The integrated bracelet continues the two-tone theme, alternating polished and brushed surfaces in the familiar flowing silhouette.Inside ticks the in-house PF703 caliber. This ultra-thin automatic movement features a 22K rose gold micro-rotor decorated with Grain dOrge (barley grain) guilloche. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offering a 48-hour power reserve, the movement is beautifully finished with C?tes de Geneve, perlage, and beveled bridges. The micro-rotor helps give the movement a 3.07mm thickness, enabling the watchs very slender overall profile.The Stone Blue dial features a hand-guilloche Grain dOrge pattern, applied rose-gold indexes, and skeletonized delta-shaped hands above it. This dial s shifting tone, from luminous blue to smoky gray, lends the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor a quiet dynamism that plays beautifully with changing light. Or, at least, thats what the press blurb promises. I have yet to see it in real life. Having plenty of experience with Parmigianis creations, though, I have no reason to doubt it.Initial impressionsI am a big fan of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Micro-Rotor and its siblings in the collection. I particularly appreciate the non-conformist design. The proportions are slightly odd, making your brain work just a bit harder to grasp them. The super-wide bracelet and the short hour markers, for instance, may seem slightly off at first. I find, however, that they conspire to create just the right amount of visual tension to make it interesting. It is a little bit of an acquired taste that doesnt aim to please everyone. I love that!The template seems to translate into different materials and colors very well. The earlier all-rose-gold versions lifted it from quiet luxury to full-on decadence. This new bicolor model, at CHF 28,200, sits somewhere in between, both in price and style. The blue dial looks considered and tasteful to me, adding a touch of freshness and air.For my money, I would probably still stick with the steel and platinum model. I think the design and all the different metal textures are presented best on that version. Still, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor wears this new steel, rose gold, and blue guise very well.What do you think of the latest addition to Parmigiani Fleurier s Tonda PF Micro-Rotor line? Let us know in the comments section below!Watch specifications Brand Parmigiani Fleurier Model Tonda PF Micro-RotorReference PFC914-1020022-100182Dial Stone Blue with Grain d'Orge guilloche and applied 18K rose gold indexesCase Material Stainless steel and 18K rose goldCase Dimensions 40mm (diameter) 7.8mm (thickness)Crystal SapphireCase Back Stainless steel and sapphire crystal, affixed with four screws Movement PF703: automatic with manual winding, 21,600vph (3Hz) frequency, 48-hour power reserve, 166 components, 29 jewels, 30.6mm diameter, 3.07mm thickness, C?tes de Geneve, perlage, beveled bridges, 22K rose gold micro-rotor with Grain d'Orge guillocheWater Resistance 100 metersStrap Stainless steel and 18K rose gold integrated bracelet with butterfly claspFunctions Time only (hours, minutes)Price CHF 28,200