Having just launched the Sunlit Ivory edition for its Singapore retailer, Parmigiani now unveils the Tonda PF Automatic 36 mm for ladies. Though it retains the same dimensions and details, including the hand-guilloché dial, the new Tonda PF is available with a variety of diamond settings.

Three versions are being launched, including a top-of-the-line model with lines of diamonds along the entire circumference of the watch and bracelet. The entry-level model, on the other hand, is two-tone rose gold and steel with diamond indices.

The two-tone Tonda PF Automatic 36mm on the wrist

Initial thoughts

Although the Tonda PF 36 mm is one of many integrated-bracelet sports watch, it has a bit more of dress watch element to its design, especially in this 36 mm size. It’s more compact without sacrificing the sporty aspect of the model, making it quite versatile – the fact that it’s a convincing ladies’ sports watch in this new livery confirms that.

Priced from CHF31,900 to CHF78,900 depending on the version, the new Tonda PF 36 mm is similarly to the competition. With integrated-bracelet sports watches being premium priced in general – reflecting an earlier fad – Tonda PF is a value proposition compared to alternatives when considering fit, finish, and materials. That said, I wish it was priced more competitively considering that Parmigiani is a newish brand without a historical lineage of sports watches that the “Holy Trinity” brands possess.

A familiar design

The trio of new models stick to the usual Tonda PF template: a minimalist barleycorn guilloché dial with an applied PF logo, teardrop-profile lugs, a knurled bezel, and an integrated bracelet. All are equipped with the in-house automatic calibre PF770 sporting a 22k gold skeletonised rotor and 60 hours of power reserve.

Each model has been dressed up differently with diamonds of varying weights. The top-of-the-line model is entirely in 18k rose gold, featuring a “sand gold” guilloché dial with 12 baguette-cut diamond indices. It also sports 232 diamonds set on the bezel and along the outer links of the bracelet. The diamonds along the lugs and bracelet are progressively smaller to complement the taper of the bracelet.

The fanciest variation is set with diamonds on the bezel and bracelet

Diamonds also surround the polished PF logo on the clasp

The second model also in 18k rose gold case, but with a grey dial with 12 diamond indices and 72 brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel. The integrated bracelet and lugs are not set with diamonds in this particular variation, giving it a more restrained look.

The rose gold Tonda PF Automatic 36 mm with a grey dial

The final model is two-tone, made up of a stainless steel case and bracelet with rose gold elements, namely the bezel, crown, and intermediate links of the bracelet. The “white citrine” hand-guilloché dial features diamond hour indices, making this the least flashy of the trio.

The two-tone Tonda PF Automatic 36 mm with a white citrine dial

Key facts and price

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36 mm
Ref. PFC804-2120002-210182
Ref. PFC804-2120001-200182
Ref. PFC804-1020004-100182

Diameter: 36 mm
Height: 8.6 mm
Material: 18k rose gold, or 18k rose gold and stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 100 m

Movement: PF770
Functions: Hours and minutes
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 60 hours

Strap: Matching bracelet with folding clasp

Limited edition: No
Availability: Now at Parmigiani Fleurier boutiques and retailers
Price: CHF 31,900 for the two-tone model; CHF 63,900 for the rose gold model with diamonds on the bezel; CHF 78,900 for the rose gold model with diamonds on the bezel and the bracelet

For more information, visit Parmigiani.com.