Introducing Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca

In 2022, Parmigiani Fleurier marked a pivotal moment in watchmaking history with a world-first that remains unmatched: the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante. The house has a unique ability to present complications in the simplest way possible, offering elegance and fluidity never before seen in a GMT complication. Now, in 2025, the maison returns with a new edition of this elegantly complicated timepiece, featuring a simple yet sophisticated design.

This instantaneous and reversible display is designed for an era where time moves as swiftly as our nomadic lives. However, this innovation extends beyond technical mastery. The mesmerizing Verzasca Green dial, inspired by the crystal-clear, mineral-rich waters of Switzerland's Verzasca Valley, celebrates the delicate balance between movement and stillness.

The GMT hand advances one hour with each activation of the pusher at 8 o’clock. However, things become even more intriguing with the rose gold pusher integrated into the crown. When not traveling or needing the second time zone, activating this pusher repositions the GMT hand to be hidden beneath the hour hand, much like the split-seconds chronograph hand in a traditional rattrapante.

The Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante features a round stainless steel case, designed in line with the iconic Tonda PF collection, and maintains a 40mm diameter. The platinum bezel showcases a knurled design, complemented by a mirror-polished finish across the rest of the case.

While the thickness of this edition is 10.7mm, compared to the 7.8mm thickness of the Tonda PF Micro Toro edition, the water resistance is slightly reduced to 60 meters, as opposed to the 100 meters of the Tonda PF Micro Rotor. This difference may be attributed to the addition of the two pushers for the second time zone function.

The case houses two additional pushers. One is positioned near the lugs, between the 7 and 8 o’clock positions, while the other, in gold, is integrated into the crown. The latter pusher activates the rattrapante function, “returning” the primary hour hand to the home position (local time when traveling), while the larger pusher advances the local time hand forward in one-hour increments.

The Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca boasts a green dial inspired by the beauty of the Val Verzasca in the Swiss canton of Ticino. A distinctive pattern, which nods to the Tonda PF collection, is adorned with a ‘Grain d'Orge’ barley-grain guilloché finish. Each intricate detail, including the delicate rhodium-plated hour indices, is meticulously applied by hand. These indices elegantly encircle the main dial before seamlessly transitioning into the slightly recessed minute track.

Crafted from 18K gold, the delta-shaped hour and minute hands feature partial skeletonization and rhodium plating. The second time zone hand is crafted in rose gold, adding a touch of elegance to the dial.

Powering the watch is the in-house Parmigiani Caliber PF051, a relatively thin 4.9mm automatic movement with a 22k gold automatic micro-rotor. The movement operates at 3Hz and offers a power reserve of 48 hours. This movement is particularly special because it combines two complications in a novel way: a second time zone indicator and a rattrapante function.

The watch comes with an integrated stainless steel bracelet, polished and satin-finished, featuring a stainless steel folding clasp. It is priced at CHF 28,700, which is equivalent to AED 127,200.

For more information, visit Parmigiani Fleurier official website.