Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde

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Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde - Parmigiani Fleurier
The classic and timeless Toric features a precision moon phase and retrograde perpetual date.

The Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde comes with a 18k red gold case, measuring 42.5 mm in diameter, and two dial versions. The first is white grained, which uses expertise specific to the Parmigiani Fleurier manufacture to lend the material a striking brilliance. The second dial has a hand guilloché finish, with a pattern representing the concentric arrangement of the scales on a pine cone. This arrangement is one of many natural expressions of the Golden Ratio which defines a harmonious relationship of proportions. The decoration is interrupted around the top edge, to highlight the semi-circular retrograde date cartouche, and in the centre, where the day and month are shown in two separate windows. The precision moon phase sits elegantly at 6 o'clock, displayed on an aventurine disc which evokes a starry night sky, in the middle of which sits the moon in each of the two hemispheres. These moon discs echo the red gold colour of the case, and the semi-skeletonised javelin-shaped hands.

Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde

The perpetual date function automatically adjusts the date to precisely the number of days in each month, including February and its varying length over the course of the leap year cycles. At the heart of the calibre PF317, the cam which governs the months is equipped with a planet gear which controls the variable number of days in February. The indication for this device is released from the central wheel at the right point in time, jumping the date instantly to the first of the next month. 

The device governing the precision moon calendar is integrated into the same module as the date calendar. It tracks the moon phases accurately, with only one correction needed every 122 years.

Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde

Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde

The Toric Retrograde Perpetual Calendar is designed so that the case sits tightly on the wrist, with a more slender, more elegant shape than previous versions. 

The end of the strap and its attachment have been redesigned to reflect this, and the lugs rendered more ergonomic, making it more comfortable to wear. The crown is also more imposing, topped with a blue sapphire cabochon. While retaining the collection’s iconic codes — particularly the hand-knurled bezel — the Toric Retrograde Perpetual Calendar offers a vibrant yet understated appearance.

The timepiece is fitted with a Hermès alligator strap, secured by a red gold pin buckle.

The white dial model is priced at CHF 68,000, the grey guilloché model at CHF 69,000.

Toric Quantième Perpétuel Rétrograde

 

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