Parmigiani Kalpa XL Hebdomaire

KEY FACTS

• Founded in 1996, Parmigiani Fleurier is a relative newcomer to the world of luxury watchmaking
• The Swiss brand has already gained a strong reputation for being a worthy rival to the ‘Holy Trinity’ of Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin thanks to the intricate detailing, outstanding levels of finishing, and understated design of its watches
• Measuring 37mm x 52mm, the all-stainless steel tonneau case of this early 2010s Kalpa is a wrist-friendly piece of watchmaking, and encases a captivating two-tone sky blue and blue grey dial
• The exterior of the dial - along with the minute counter and date window at six o’clock - is finished with guilloche detailing; meanwhile, the centre and power reserve at 12 o’clock have been kept smooth to provide a sense of visual equilibrium
• The term ‘Hebdomadaire’ translates as ‘weekly’, which is reflected in the Kalpa’s impressive eight-day (192 hour) power reserve
• The power source is Parmigiani Fleurier’s calibre PF110, a hand-crafted manual-winding movement finished with Côtes de Genève detailing on the bridges
• The watch is paired with a leather strap from renowned leather goods manufacturer Hermès, for which Parmigiani has a contract with to provide all of its straps 
• Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• A one-owner watch purchased new from Parmigiani Fleurier in London
• Presented with a Parmigiani Fleurier-branded carry pouch and a service guarantee card 
• The watch was recently serviced, and comes with an extended two-year guarantee valid until 2025
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports that the watch is in good working order and has been worn a handful of times

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