Building on the triumph of its steel counterpart, Parmigiani Fleurier now enriches its homage to Chinese culture with the rose gold edition of the Tonda PF Xiali Complete Calendar, paired with the imperial red dial
The Tonda PF Xiali Complete Calendar is the latest addition to an unparalleled trilogy of cultural calendars, following the presentations of the Gregorian and Islamic calendars. It stands as the only mechanical watch capable of encompassing the full richness and intricate complexity of the complete Chinese calendar in a timepiece.
The Tonda PF Xiali transcends its primary function: it opens a door to a universal dialogue where time becomes a language and cultures converse. More than just a watch, it pays homage to horological mastery and the timeless quest for meaning that has always accompanied humanity.
With the Tonda PF Xiali, Parmigiani Fleurier does more than create a watch; it opens a door to history, philosophy, and culture. Created over 5,000 years ago, the Chinese calendar, or Xiali, is a marvel of ingenuity. Based on a lunisolar system, it divides time into complex cycles that integrate 24 solar terms (or solar breaths), which pace the seasons and agricultural cycles; 12 zodiac animals, which define the years and their spiritual influences; 5 natural elements (wood, fire, metal, water, earth) and their Yin and Yang variations.
Each day and month in the Xiali calendar holds specific meanings, frequently linked to significant events such as harvests, festivals, or ceremonies. This calendar aligns natural forces with human life cycles, embodying a philosophical perspective where harmony takes precedence over linearity. Through the Tonda PF Xiali, Parmigiani Fleurier translates this timeless tale onto a dial, inviting its wearer to engage in a unique dialogue with time.
The external subdial of the timepiece features the 24 solar terms, elegantly engraved on the outer ring, while the counter at 12 o’clock shows the name of the year, the zodiac animal, and the natural element. The counter at 9 o’clock indicates the intercalary months, while the subdial at 3 o’clock shows the Day number and the Indication if it is a long or short month. The subdial at 6 o’clock features the Moon phase indication.
