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Colour, Form, and Function Parmigiani Fleurier’s aesthetic and chromatic choices leave nothing to chance. The striking contrast between the sparkling light of the platinum and the ALD Milano Blue surfaces of the skeletonized movement, finely treated in satin and sandblasted finishes, and its sharp angles, carefully hand-polished, visually enriches the whole. This play of light and shadow, accentuated by the flange that extends the movement, not only adds to the watch’s refinement, but also makes it exceptionally easy to read. With its elegantly openworked dial, this watch embodies a perfect fusion of complexity and minimalism, true to the spirit of the Tonda PF collection. The delicately suspended hour markers add a spacious dimension to the design, while the two openworked hands sweep across the dial with fluid grace. These are set against an open background that extends all the way to the flange, creating a visual continuity with the movement. Far from compromising the intrinsic balance and harmony of volumes and proportions, this visual impact magnifies them, testifying to Parmigiani Fleurier’s artistic mastery. AWork of Art The uncluttered elegance of the 8.5mm-thick Tonda PF Skeleton Platinum underscores Parmigiani Fleurier’s commitment to the very best of watchmaking tradition, revisited in a highly contemporary manner. Sober and essential, its overall architecture highlights the knurled, polished bezel that catches both the light and the eye, but also the line running from the middle that borders the outside of the bracelet with a slight edge, creating a graphic, taut silhouette of absolute fluidity. Despite the platinum’s solidity, the weight of this slim watch is evenly distributed. It is at one with the wrist, flowing with lightness and extreme comfort. The Tonda PF Skeleton Platinum is essentially aimed at today’s aesthetes, watchmaking purists whose vision of perfection is driven by a keen sense of style. Everything about this watch exudes balance, harmony and artistic refinement. Simply Abu Dhabi | 179