Starlight Splendour – Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Series Galaxy Watch

　　The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Series Galaxy watch is a very special timepiece. Its design is inspired by the vast and magnificent night sky of the Val-de-Travers, which is also home to the Parmigiani Fleurier watchmaking workshop. Crafted with a blue aventurine glass dial, it perfectly presents this captivating scene. The scattered copper components resembling tiny stars recreate the glittering spectacle of the boundless night sky to perfection, mesmerizing everyone who lays eyes upon it. Similarly, the design details elsewhere on the case are equally striking: the outer periphery of the case adorned with 84 diamonds creates a gorgeous bezel, paired with the profound dial, symbolizing the 'halo' surrounding the galaxy. Meanwhile, the use of opal on the crown evokes a miniature nebula. One can imagine the effortless elegance such a timepiece will exude when paired with formal attire.

　　This Parmigiani Tonda 1950 series Galaxy watch is powered by a Cal.PF702 automatic movement. The wearer can easily observe its details, such as the Geneva stripes or the chamfering of the bridges, through the sapphire crystal case back. It is assembled from 29 jewels and 160 different components, with a vibration frequency of 3Hz, and provides a power reserve of 48 hours. The case is crafted entirely from polished 18k rose gold, with a size of 39mm, a thickness of 8.4mm, and a water resistance of 30 metres, which are sufficient parameters for a dress watch.

　　Returning to the beautiful dial behind the anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass, the 18K gold hour markers and triangular hour and minute hands are a delight to behold against the backdrop of the 'galaxy' dial. Meanwhile, the striking contrast between light and dark further enhances the overall legibility of the dial, making reading the time a pleasure. Of course, the 'twinkling of starlight' alone is not enough to illuminate the dial, so the hands are coated with a layer of pure white luminescence for convenient use in low-light conditions. Just imagine wearing such a starry sky-themed watch beneath a beautiful starry sky; it is wonderfully stylish (smog-stricken area residents should just go home and wash up for bed). The watch is equipped with a black Hermès alligator leather strap that effectively neutralises the luxurious aura brought by the 84 diamonds, the single opal, and the rose gold case, whilst perfectly complementing the profound galaxy dial for an even more elegant appearance.

　　Experienced enthusiasts will certainly know thatParmigiani Fleurier watchesthis brand was founded in 1996, making it only 20 years old this year. It is very young, yet the brand has fully utilised these past twenty short years to continuously seek truth and innovation, improve itself, and vividly showcase its charm amongst a crowd of top-tier brands, successfully stepping into the ranks of Swiss high watchmaking. This Galaxy watch, alongside the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon and Tonda 1950 Skeleton watches, has captured the hearts of countless watch enthusiasts with its outstanding design and ingenious craftsmanship. Although a watch can attract the attention of enthusiasts through the use of novel materials, outstanding design, the addition of more complex functions, or the finishing of more distinctive movements, Parmigiani Fleurier has shown us that even a simple two-hand watch can be so refreshingly unconventional. In terms of price, the new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Series Galaxy watch retails for 23900 USD.

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