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Parmigiani Fleurier : Ionica Hebdomadaire 8 Days White Gold

Pre-owned () | Year of production 2000 | No original box | No original papers
AU$32,948
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Basic Info
Listing code IJFWH0
Brand Parmigiani Fleurier
Reference number PF-000107-01
Dealer product code 4433
Movement Manual winding
Case material White gold
Bracelet material Leather
Year of production 2000
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Location Belgium, KNOKKE-LE-ZOUTE
Price €19,610 (= AU$32,948)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber
Movement Manual winding

Case
Case material White gold
Case diameter 36 x 45 mm
Crystal Sapphire crystal

Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material Leather
Clasp Buckle

Description
Condition: Very good
Year: 2000
Material: White gold
Dimensions: 36 X 45
Glass: Sapphire
Caliber: Handwinding
Bracelet/strap: Leather
Buckle: Tang buckle
Extract of archives: Yes
Warranty: 12 months
The Parmigiani Ionica Hebdomadaire – the aesthetic and watchmaking vision of Michel Parmigiani, concentrated
Also, a splendid reminder to a time when in-house movements were really exotic - particularly if they were of tonneau shape and exceeded more than one-week power reserve


Today’s discovery is the Parmigiani Ionica Hebdomadaire, the first watch Michel Parmigiani made for his own brand that came with an in-house movement. To give some context as to why I find this watch so important and worthwhile to consider please allow me for longer introductory words as usual:
When an eminent watchmaker and noted vintage watch restorer decides to set up his own brand one can expect to discover a lot of experience and lessons learned in his own collection of timepieces, after all, exposure to treasures of the past likely exceeds the body of knowledge a watchmaking teacher could ever pass on.

Michel Parmigiani, born 1950, who garnered his fame as watch restorer for the exceptional Maurice-Yves Sandoz collection*, has two hearts beating in his chest: that of a watchmaker, obviously, and that of an architect, his second passion.

During his years spent bringing back the beauty of ancient timepieces Parmigiani he accumulated ideas and created concept of what could eventually be the foundations of an own brand. Pierre Landolt, then president of the Sandoz Family Foundation, encouraged him take this step, and thus, on 29 May 1996, the manufacture Parmigiani Fleurier was officially launched.

It is here where the two passion of Michel Parmigiani came together symbiotically, if only its full extend showed only over time. The aesthetic as well as the watchmaking direction however were seen early on – the iconic design with double coin edged bezels and recognizable ‘javelin’ hands.
One important milestone towards vertical integration was the first in-house movement, the form movement Cal. PF 110 which was presented in a new watch, the Parmigiani Ionica Hebdomadaire, which already indicated the long autonomy of the movement – 8 days, or more than one week! And it came in a new, shaped case, exactly matching the movements lines

That was quite a sensation in 1999 – at a time when in-house movements were by far not as commonplace as these days, when it was perfectly acceptable to put ETA movements even in higher prices watches, and the entire infrastructure enabling more and more brands to develop their own was simply not there. Michel Parmigiani took up the challenge and built this environment he needed himself… from movement parts production (eventually becoming Vaucher), to cases, dials and hands…

Back to the movement: it is a sight to behold and represents the traditional movement style of the Fleurier region, with beautifully modelled bridges at times shaped like flowers or buds, with exemplary decoration such as the striping, but above all the generously rounded and highly polished anglage. The bridges covering the gear train show a lot of sharp inward angles requiring considerable polishing skill – and time as well.
This first watch made by M.Parmigiani with an in house movement.
Dial is black guilloché with Javelin hands.
Comes with extract of archives indicating the watch was delivered in 2000
Mint condition

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