To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the firm in 2016, Parmigiani introduced the Tonda Chronor Anniversary edition in both pink gold and white gold, both limited to 25 pieces and both featuring a blue “Grand feu” enamel dial with a tachymeter scale. Extremely elegant, the present timepiece is not just a simple chronograph but a split seconds chronograph capable of timing two separate events via an additional chronographic hand. However, the most notable element of the present timepiece is that it is powered by the firm’s very first in-house chronograph cal. 361 composed of gold plates and bridges. Oscillating at 5 Hertz with 36,000 vibrations per hour, the caliber most definitely has a heightened level of precision compared to your usual chronograph calibers operating at a lower frequency.

The present example in white gold numbered 8 of a limited edition of 25 pieces is offered in excellent overall condition. With a vibrant blue “Grand feu” enamel dial contrasting beautifully against the white metal Tonda case, the oversized luminous hands provide the wearer with great legibility. With an extremely well-executed caliber and great movement architecture, the present split seconds chronograph will surely please aficionados of chronograph timepieces.