In recent years, Parmigiani Fleurier has quietly emerged as a connoisseur’s favourite, thanks in large part to the meteoric success of its Tonda PF collection. Launched in 2021, the line marked a turning point for the brand, distilling Michel Parmigiani’s vision into a design that was both deeply refined and remarkably restrained. The integrated bracelet, knurled bezel, and clean dial layout redefined what a contemporary dress watch could be — minimalist yet warm, discreet yet opulent. It was this balance that struck a chord with collectors weary of ostentation and hungry for something that spoke the language of craft, not hype. 

The rising popularity of minimalist dress watches is no coincidence. As the market shifts away from maximalist tool watches, there’s renewed appetite for pieces that blend wearability with quiet complexity. And within that space, color has become a language of self-expression. The “Mineral Blue” dial of the new Tonda PF Chronograph taps into this zeitgeist with a hue that’s at once serene and striking. Whatever its moniker — ice blue, turquoise, baby blue, pastel sky — this color, reminiscent of stillness and cultural coolness, is a gentle departure from the monochromatic navy, silver, and black dials that dominate the landscape. And what’s more, it’s seasonally perfect, evoking the lightness and clarity of summer skies.

Is the new Tonda PF Chronograph the most wearable model yet?

The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronograph enters the scene with a resized 40mm case, housing the COSC-certified PF070 5 Hz movement. For years, case size has been a contentious topic in watchmaking, oscillating between the large and loud, and the discreet and wearable. Parmigiani Fleurier, however, reframes the debate for its chronograph. With its new, more ergonomic proportions, the 40mm case allows for a better fit between polished occasions and off-duty hours.

The new Tonda PF Chronograph is equipped with a COSC-certified integrated manufacture movement within a case resized to 40mm

The self-winding movement measures just 6.95mm thick

The “Mineral Blue” color, inspired by the sky, constantly changes under light and enhanced by the Grain d’Orge guilloche pattern, magnifies textures and reveals a vibrant relief

The absence of a date window is deliberate, giving space to the tricompax layout. Its Mineral Blue platform allows light to dance across the Grain d’Orge guilloché pattern, giving subtle shifts in tone and texture. The watch’s timekeeping capabilities run on the high-frequency PF070 chronograph movement, operating at 36,000 vibrations per hour and delivering 65 hours of power reserve. It’s COSC-certified and finished to the brand’s exacting standards. The bridges are beveled and satin-finished, and the openworked 22K rose gold rotor gleams with polished and sandblasted detail.

Tech Specs: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronograph No Date 40mm Mineral Blue

Reference: PFC917-1020001-100182
Movement: Self-winding COSC-Certified Manufacture Movement PF070; 65-hour power reserve
Functions: Hours and minutes; small seconds; chronograph functions
Case: 40mm × 12.72mm; stainless steel with platinum 950 knurled bezel; water-resistant to 100M
Dial: Mineral Blue with Grain d’Orge hand guilloché
Strap: Steel bracelet with folding clasp
Price: CHF 31,500