Watches and Wonders week is always a whirlwind. New releases, endless novelties, and that familiar feeling of being surrounded by some of the most beautiful objects in horology. It’s the kind of event where everything seems impressive at first, but as the days go by, I always find myself asking a simple question: what actually stood out?
This year, somewhat unexpectedly, my answer came from Parmigiani Fleurier.
I’ll be honest, I hadn’t spent that much time with the brand before. Over the years, I had come across some of their neo-vintage creations, and I did try on the Tonda last year, which left a good impression. More recently, the Toric case design had already caught my attention, but I’d never had the chance to properly experience it on the wrist. That changed in Geneva, during the Touch & Feel sessions, when I was handed the new perpetual calendar version. And, quite simply, it stopped me in my tracks.
Before diving into it, I should also mention that Parmigiani made quite a strong impression on me overall this year, especially with the Tonda Chronograph Mystérieux, a piece that drew a lot of attention, and for good reason. But today, the focus is on something else entirely.
The watch in question, my personal highlight of the fair, is the Parmigiani Toric Quantième Perpétuel in rose gold.
Details of the Parmigiani Toric Quantième Perpétuel
Technically speaking, it’s a beautifully proportioned piece. The case measures 40.6 mm in diameter and just over 10 mm in thickness, making it remarkably wearable for a perpetual calendar. Inside, we find the PF733-AN calibre, Parmigiani’s in-house perpetual calendar movement.
The layout is where things start to get interesting. The day of the week and date are displayed around 8 o’clock, while the month and leap year indicator sit around 4 o’clock. It’s an unconventional configuration for a perpetual calendar, one that immediately sets it apart from the more traditional, symmetrical layouts we’re used to seeing. The Parmigiani Fleurier logo sits cleanly at the top of the dial, anchoring the whole design.
Why is it my pick from the fair?
So, why did this version resonate with me so much?
First of all, that layout. Perpetual calendars tend to follow fairly established aesthetic codes across brands, but Parmigiani clearly chose to do things differently here. It’s refreshing. It feels intentional, not just for the sake of being different, but to create a distinct visual identity.
Then there’s the dial. The warm rose gold case paired with a dial in a matching tone is already striking, but the hammered texture takes it to another level. It adds depth, light play, and a sense of craftsmanship that’s hard to capture in photos. The contrast between the textured central area and the smoother outer ring and subdials creates a subtle but very effective visual balance.
On the wrist, it’s simply stunning.
What also struck me is how this watch positions itself. It feels like a genuine alternative to the usual names in high horology, still firmly in that top tier, but less mainstream, less expected. There’s something appealing about that sense of discovery, of wearing something that not everyone immediately recognizes, yet carries immense technical and aesthetic value.
Of course, it’s not a watch for everyone. With a retail price well above €120,000 and a production limited to just 30 pieces, it sits firmly in the realm of exclusivity.
But if I had to choose one watch to take home from Watches and Wonders 2026, there would be no hesitation.
This would be it.
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