Parmigiani Tonda PF Micro Rotor

[Cru Jones]

Many congrats. Such a nice release.

Thanks for the write up.

[youthagainsttt]

I just tried these 2 watches yesterday, does anyone know what's the main difference between the normal rotor iterations and micro rotor? Apart from the obvious

First impressions, very nice but a bit pricey compared to what else is out there on the market. Nearing the RRP for AP royal oak and much more expensive than Piaget Polo S, Bulgari Octo Fin, Cartier de Santos

[cfree011]

Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

I just tried these 2 watches yesterday, does anyone know what's the main difference between the normal rotor iterations and micro rotor? Apart from the obvious



First impressions, very nice but a bit pricey compared to what else is out there on the market. Nearing the RRP for AP royal oak and much more expensive than Piaget Polo S, Bulgari Octo Fin, Cartier de Santos

I believe you can get both of these around mid-teens on Chrono24 or eBay.

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[flyguy33]

One of the things I’ve noticed while wearing this watch for a couple of months now is that you don’t really need a seconds hand to know/check if the watch is keeping good time. If you have a consistent reference point just the location of the minute hand between two indices tells me what part of the minute we are in and I can easily set it accurately by starting the movement when my reference seconds is at 12.

I thought I would share since that seems to be a common question/concern with the PF

[JR16]

Originally Posted by flyguy33

One of the things I’ve noticed while wearing this watch for a couple of months now is that you don’t really need a seconds hand to know/check if the watch is keeping good time. If you have a consistent reference point just the location of the minute hand between two indices tells me what part of the minute we are in and I can easily set it accurately by starting the movement when my reference seconds is at 12.

I thought I would share since that seems to be a common question/concern with the PF

I think it’s just a personal thing - I find the absence of a second hand to be unsettling.


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[buggravy]

I feel like I'm coming in the side door to this forum with my first post being about a different brand (like the rest of the world, I'm on "the registry"), but I recently (like yesterday) picked one of these up and am smitten. I've spent a lot of time recently wearing a Panerai with a non-hacking movement that makes my brain hurt, so the absence of a seconds hand actually feels like a bit of a respite.

[smg8]

Originally Posted by buggravy

I feel like I'm coming in the side door to this forum with my first post being about a different brand (like the rest of the world, I'm on "the registry"), but I recently (like yesterday) picked one of these up and am smitten. I've spent a lot of time recently wearing a Panerai with a non-hacking movement that makes my brain hurt, so the absence of a seconds hand actually feels like a bit of a respite.

Congrats and welcome, do you have any pictures? Hoping to join the Parmigiani Fleurier club soon with a Tonda GT, all being well.

[buggravy]

Originally Posted by smg8

Congrats and welcome, do you have any pictures? Hoping to join the Parmigiani Fleurier club soon with a Tonda GT, all being well.

Thanks! I do, but as a new member the pic posting situation is a bit confounding. Too big to attach, and I wasn't able to post using Imgur as I don't have 10 posts and the forum wouldn't accept the link.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by buggravy

I feel like I'm coming in the side door to this forum with my first post being about a different brand (like the rest of the world, I'm on "the registry"), but I recently (like yesterday) picked one of these up and am smitten. I've spent a lot of time recently wearing a Panerai with a non-hacking movement that makes my brain hurt, so the absence of a seconds hand actually feels like a bit of a respite.

Welcome aboard. This is the best part of the forum anyway. Haven't visited the Rolex/tudor section in years.

[smg8]

I hope the question isn’t frowned upon, but did those who own PFs here pay full retail or are there discounts to be had?

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by smg8

I hope the question isn’t frowned upon, but did those who own PFs here pay full retail or are there discounts to be had?

Used to be but the places that I've contacted are now full MSRP. Complicated ones like Chrono or annual calendar, or PM models can push for a small discount. If you have a prior relationship with the dealer prob could do better too, but no one I've heard has stock of the microrotor steel

[rag5178]

Originally Posted by dchang81

Used to be but the places that I've contacted are now full MSRP. Complicated ones like Chrono or annual calendar, or PM models can push for a small discount. If you have a prior relationship with the dealer prob could do better too, but no one I've heard has stock of the microrotor steel

That was my experience as well. It was hard enough to find an AD with less than a one year wait list.

[buggravy]

Originally Posted by smg8

I hope the question isn’t frowned upon, but did those who own PFs here pay full retail or are there discounts to be had?

I paid full retail, though I did receive what I felt was quite a favorable valuation on a piece that I traded in. It didn't feel worth it to me to ask for a discount under the circumstance.

[smg8]

Thanks all, very helpful.

I have a Tonda GT on hold for me, they’ll only keep it another week before I have to decide. I wanted to try a Tondagraph GT before deciding between the 2 but haven’t been able to find a single one in the UK to try ��

As such looking like the Tonda GT may be getting bought, but going to give it a couple more days of trying

[GB-man]

When I started hunting for my PF micro steel in February I called most of the US dealers and only one had it in stock. All shut down any notion of a discount. I paid msrp.

[flyguy33]

I placed my order in January and received a modest discount. When the watch came it I was told there were no more discounts and that wait times were going up.

[buggravy]

Originally Posted by buggravy

Thanks! I do, but as a new member the pic posting situation is a bit confounding. Too big to attach, and I wasn't able to post using Imgur as I don't have 10 posts and the forum wouldn't accept the link.

I guess this resizing thing isn't so hard after all.

[smg8]

Congrats, looks great!

[smg8]

Thank you GB Man and Fly guy, will have zero expectations of any discount in this case!

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by smg8

Thank you GB Man and Fly guy, will have zero expectations of any discount in this case!

Doesn’t hurt to ask unless you have a long term relationship with said AD and are seeking other pieces. Also I was doing the hunting before WW3 kicked off so the market has definitely cooled off. I just doubt that has translated to such a low production piece as this…for now.

[wsrobert]

I'd really love to be able to post a wrist shot of my Tonda PF - but despite being a long time lurker, I still do not have enough posts to be able to do so. Will circle back when I do.

In short, it's the most comfortable, easy wearing watch I've ever owned. A real joy.

[_speedmaster_]

I'm liking this more and more. Need to see one in person.

[wsrobert]

Judging by the watch brands in your signature, I’d bet you’d properly enjoy this. But might be hard to find one to check out. As detailed here and as I’ve also heard, they’re a year out on the steel, micro rotor specifically.

[wsrobert]

Let me try to post a pic now. :)

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by wsrobert

Judging by the watch brands in your signature, I’d bet you’d properly enjoy this. But might be hard to find one to check out. As detailed here and as I’ve also heard, they’re a year out on the steel, micro rotor specifically.

I typically hate buying things without seeing them, but such is the world we live in now. I'm patient though and have no problem waiting. This is definitely one of the nicest bracelet watches on the market and I'm glad it's getting its moment in the sun. I'm glad you are enjoying yours and you can finally post pics, welcome to the forum.

[GB-man]

[smg8]

Thanks for the advice on this thread and others guys, should be picking up a Tonda GT tomorrow!

[buggravy]

Originally Posted by smg8

Thanks for the advice on this thread and others guys, should be picking up a Tonda GT tomorrow!

Congrats! I look forward to seeing pics.

[LVx2]

Originally Posted by smg8

Thanks for the advice on this thread and others guys, should be picking up a Tonda GT tomorrow!

Cool, waiting for some pics :)

[Watchristic]

Here she is


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