Parmigiani Fleurier

    Parmigiani is a brand dedicated to creating horological masterpieces that excel in both beauty and technology. A master watchmaker and world-renowned restorer of antique timepieces, Michel Parmigiani has set some of the highest standards in watchmaking for himself and his team of experts—standards that define the brand and set it apart from others.
    Michel Parmigiani, born in 1950, grew up in the Val de Travers, a valley in the canton of Neuchâtel. From early childhood, he was fascinated by the art of horology and found fertile ground for his appreciation of the watch maker’s philosophy and refinement by restoring renowned timepieces. From this formative experience emerged a true talent for creation. In 1996, the Sandoz family played an active part in the creation of the Parmigiani Fleurier brand by giving its workshops the necessary means for high quality production. And so Michel Parmigiani launched his first collections.
    As an entirely independent industrial complex, the Parmigiani Fleurier centre enabled the brand to guarantee the unique and exclusive character of its creations. All components and plates were developed, manufactured, decorated, assembled and encased within the manufacturing workshops. The complexity of execution of the Bugatti Type 370 case goes far beyond the making of a traditional wristwatch. Its design, in eight parts, six of which are welded and two attached, represent a true technical challenge. All of the case parts are mounted and aligned on marble for welding. It takes hours to position and weld all these elements without deforming them.
   Parmigiani carries a men's line of watches, and a line that caters specifically to women. All Parmigiani Fleurier watches are hand-crafted, taking at least four hundred hours to create; they are created with only precious metals and precious or semi-precious stones. In order to create exclusivity, only a few thousand pieces are produced every year.Their watch lines include the Toric, Forma (renamed Kalpa) and the single watch, the Bugatti 370.