The key to achieving ‘excellence’ lies in ‘precision’: to the least possible degree and second. For this reason, any intentional trace must be removed just to stay in the splendid spectacle of a stunning timepiece.
The origin of the Ovale Pantographe is widely known. Parmigiani’s watchmaking workshops have created numerous masterpieces of watchmaking craftsmanship, one of which is particularly surprising. This is an oval pocket watch dating back to 1780, equipped with a unique system: the two detents that share a cam cause the hands to perform a telescoping movement. This technological feat inspired further exploration of Parmigiani’s watchmaking and eventually fulfilled this challenge in its own way. This antique pocket watch already has a solution, and Parmigiani’s task is to convert it to the making of the watch. Although this device is very new, it requires more devices because the watch will have various positions throughout the day. The challenge is to consider three points at the same time: the weight of each component, the balance of the entire system, and the reliability of the watch. In addition, the Ovale Pantographe watch reveals another secret: every element in this system is working, so you can’t ‘stiffen’ it, but make it more flexible. The hands of the Ovale Pantographe are designed like this: more than 30 elements are hinged together and move continuously. At present, there is only one material in the world: the manganese-aluminum alloy used in the automotive industry can meet such stringent requirements. If we look at the dial, we feel that the hands are still, but the opposite is true. This is the charm of Ovale Pantographe.
To further enhance the complex beauty of this balance, Parmigiani equips the watch with a movement entirely made of rose gold. It is a series of works including this watch that enabled Parmigiani to develop unique professional skills. When the watch needs to be processed, the ductility of the gold material becomes a major obstacle. To polish, sculpt and shine on gold, the metal will stick to the tool, which means a completely new process must be used.
Parmigiani’s Ovale Pantographe dial is embossed with ‘barley grain’, making this already elegant watch even more delicate. Digital time scales abandon the transfer process of the previous representative models, and reappear in our eyes with a gorgeous and gorgeous image. The power reserve dial and large date window at 6 o’clock make the dial more pleasing and harmonious. In addition, the movement of the Ovale Pantographe watch has a power reserve of up to 8 days. Ovale Pantographe watch with Hermes strap and rose gold pin buckle, limited edition of 50 pieces worldwide.
OVALE PANTOGRAPHE
PFH791-1000100-HA1441
Movement
PF111
Gooseneck type fine adjustment device
Winding: manual
Power reserve: 8 days
Frequency: 3 Hz-21,600 vibrations / hour
Dimensions: 13’’’x 10 ½ ” ‘– 29.3 x 23.6 mm
Thickness: 4.9 mm
Number of parts: 267
Number of jewels: 28
Number of barrels: two barrels in series
Decoration: ‘Geneva Ripple’, hand-chamfered bridge
Features
Retractable hour and minute hands
Date indication
Power reserve indicator
Case
Shape: Oval
Dimensions: 45.0 x 37.7 mm
Thickness: 12.5 mm
Material: 18K rose gold
Finish: Polished
Water resistance: 30 meters
Mirror: Anti-glare sapphire crystal on both the back and front
Crown: 6 mm diameter
Case back: Sapphire
Case back cover engraving: individually numbered and ‘EDITION LIMITEE xx / 50’
dial
Color: Silver
Time scale: PVD-plated polished inlay time scale
Retouching: diamond pattern decoration
Pointer: Telescopic
Strap
Material: Crocodile skin
\tColour: Black
Brand: Hermes
Clasp
Type: Pin buckle
OVALE PANTOGRAPHE
PFH791-1200100-HA1441
Movement
PF111
Gooseneck type fine adjustment device
Winding: manual
Power reserve: 8 days
Frequency: 3 Hz-21,600 vibrations / hour
Dimensions: 13’’’x 10 ½ ” ‘– 29.3 x 23.6 mm
Thickness: 4.9 mm
Number of parts: 267
Number of jewels: 28
Number of barrels: two barrels in series
Decoration: ‘Geneva Ripple’, hand-chamfered bridge
Features\t
Retractable hour and minute hands
Date indication
Power reserve indicator
Case
Shape: Oval
Dimensions: 45.0 x 37.7 mm
Thickness: 12.5 mm
Material: 18K white gold
Finish: Polished
Water resistance: 30 meters
Mirror: Anti-glare sapphire crystal on both the back and front
Crown: 6 mm diameter
Case back: Sapphire
Case back cover engraving: individually numbered and ‘EDITION LIMITEE xx / 50’
Dial
Color: Silver
Time scale: PVD-plated polished inlay time scale
Retouching: diamond pattern decoration
Pointer: Telescopic
Strap
Material: Crocodile skin
Colour: Black
Brand: Hermes
Clasp
Type: Pin Buckle