Portrait – Michel Parmigiani, An Absolute Master of Horological Art
Just mention his name, and you will have the undivided attention of collectors and enlightened watch enthusiasts worldwide. Michel Parmigiani is considered a legend in watchmaking culture, and rightfully so. A personality marked by discretion, he has devoted his life to watchmaking and is renowned universally for his unparalleled expertise in the restoration of antique […]



Parmigiani Fleurier flexes their watchmaking muscles with three platinum-cased calendar pieces The brand takes on the Xiali, Hijri and Gregorian calendars and executes them in their signature minimalist style Powering the Hijri Perpetual Calendar is the 2020 GPHG-winning calibre PF009 In the last few years, Parmigiani Fleurier might’ve garnered interest through their minimal, slim-wearing pieces …
New Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport collection replaces former “GT” line Collection includes two chronographs and two automatics each presented with silver dials in steel and rose gold cases, and on integrated rubber straps The Sport Auto uses new 41mm case size, with the addition of a central seconds hand the PF Micro-Rotor does not …
Parmigiani Fleurier is somewhat of a horological unicorn, with many lusting over the brand, but few ever getting to see their pieces in the metal. Over the last five years, the brand has experienced massive growth, and now, with Guido Terreni at the helm bringing out the best of Michel Parmigiani’s vision, the maison’s meteoric … 

Many moons ago, I was getting a made-to-measure suit from a tailor in Sydney called Patrick Johnson, who was just launching his business that’s since become very successful. Patrick has since moved premises multiple times, but in that early fitting room, one entire wall was devoted to framed photographs of Prince Charles or, as it …