The story of this Parmigiani Fleurier Ovale Tourbillon 30 Seconds
Born from the Parmigiani Fleurier high watchmaking manufacture, this Parmigiani Fleurier watch embodies the expertise of an independent watchmaker founded by Michel Parmigiani and supported by the Fondation de Famille Sandoz. Within the manufacture’s workshops, Parmigiani Fleurier luxury watches stand out as refined timepieces, often inspired by restoration work carried out by the Parmigiani Fleurier ateliers on pocket watches and table clocks. In the “Parmigiani Fleurier Ovale” lineage, this Ovale Tourbillon favours a pure reading, with an aperture that showcases the measurement of time. The oval belongs to the house aesthetic alongside the Toric, Kalpa and Tonda families, known to lovers of Parmigiani watches and, more broadly, high-end watches.
Case, calibre and strap
The oval case in 18K white gold (750 / 18 ct) measuring 45 × 37.6 mm asserts a poised presence, protected by a sapphire back revealing a partially skeletonised movement. Inside beats the calibre PF501, a hand-wound mechanical movement offering a 168-hour power reserve and a 30-second tourbillon visible on the dial side. This meticulous construction reflects the tradition of finely finished components, from hand guilloché to polished bevels, with an openworked dial that remains legible and elegant. The alligator strap is fitted with a pin buckle, ensuring a fluid, balanced wear, true to the manufacture’s DNA.
Why this watch limited to 30 pieces?
This reference PFH750-1204800-HA1441 highlights a rare signature on the pre-owned market: the oval and the tourbillon united in a single timepiece. It belongs to a rich history in which Parmigiani Fleurier has also explored iconic territories, from Bugatti watches such as the Bugatti Type 370 conceived around the Veyron and later developments linked to the Chiron, to the successes of the Tonda collection. The maison has presented notable pieces such as Tonda 1950, Tonda PF and Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante, complications like the Annual Calendar or Tondagraph, and up to the brand’s first integrated chronograph, the calibre PF361 of the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire. It also engages with the stylistic innovation of other references, from the triangular clou pattern of Tonda PF dials to the feat of the Ovale Pantographe’s telescopic hands, demonstrating a unique ability to reinvent the oval without distorting it. For the watch enthusiast, this Parmigiani Fleurier combines a singular architecture, a major complication and the excellence of a discreet and sought-after manufacture.
Delivered content and condition
Supplied are the Parmigiani Fleurier box and outer box, the manual and an undated warranty card. The condition is as new according to our internal scale, the watch retaining all its high watchmaking sheen. This pre-owned watch undergoes a full check before sale, including water-resistance and rate verification.
Warranty and delivery
The Swiss Collector 2-year warranty. Watch authenticated and checked by our watchmakers. Free in-store collection in Switzerland or insured and tracked international shipping. Our client service remains available for servicing, adjustments and collecting advice. To position the brand within our selection, we also cover the Toric, Kalpa, Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda and Tonda GT universes, in steel, platinum or rose gold, with sometimes blue dials and cases up to 42 mm, to explore the breadth of Parmigiani watches.
* As new – unworn or in exceptional condition. No visible defects to the naked eye.
