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B uilding on the triumph of its steel counterpart, Parmigiani Fleurier pays homage to Chinese culture with a new rose gold edition of the Tonda PF Xiali Complete Calendar . The precious gold is paired with an imperial red dial, adding a regal touch and further elevating the celebrated timepiece that harmoniously marries the art of watchmaking with the ancient wisdom of the Xiali calendar. 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 and reflecting PF founder Michael Parmigiani’s fascination with cultural calendars and how civilizations each interpret time in unique ways. It stands as the only mechanical watch capable of encompassing the full richness and intricate complexity of the complete Chinese calendar in a timepiece. A LAUNCH SYMBOLIZING RENEWAL The debut of the Tonda PF Xiali in rose gold aligned with the Chinese New Year and the commencement of the Year of the Wood Snake. This moment, imbued with profound symbolism, celebrates renewal and the seamless harmony between past and present. By perpetuating the refined mechanical arts of Swiss watchmaking and the poetic cultural heritage of civilizations, Parmigiani Fleurier continues to pay tribute to age-old traditions. The Tonda PF Xiali transcends its primary function: it opens a door to a universal dialogue where time becomes a language and cultures converse. It pays homage to horological mastery and the timeless quest for meaning that has always accompanied humanity. Parmigiani Fleurier has done more than create a watch: the piece stands as a cultural and technical beacon in the world of watchmaking. Science becomes art, culture transcends time, and every detail tells a captivating story. Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Xiali Chinese Calendar A Cultural Ode to a Great Civilization 226 | Simply Abu Dhabi