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Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpagraph PFS128 Palladium Limited Edition of 3

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Introduction

Founded in 1996 by Michel Parmigiani, thanks to the support of the Sandoz Family Foundation, Parmigiani Fleurier has quickly become one of the quiet giants of exquisite Swiss watchmaking. Thanks to their connection to the Sandoz family, Parmigiani Fleurier has been able to draw from technical resources that rival those of the biggest brands in the business. With access to Vaucher Manufacture, suppliers of movements to Richard Mille, Hermes, and other powerhouse brands, Parmigiani Fleurier certainly has the watchmaking heft behind them to perform just as well on the international stage as anyone else, even if their name isn’t as recognizable as some others. Offered here we have a limited edition Kalpagraph of just three pieces from the Kalpa collection, launched in 1998 and named after a cosmological unit of time corresponding to one day in the life of Hindu’s god Brahma equivalent to 4.32 billion years. Boasting a palladium tonneau-shaped construction with a unique shape and profile thanks to its unusual lugs and swooped bezel, the end result is a watch with a presence on the wrist that few brands have ever achieved. Sporting a two-tone silver dial with blue applied indices, the Kalpagraph showcases Parmigiani’s impressive craftsmanship.

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Grade

M 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$10,000 – $20,000

The Details

Brand

Parmigiani Fleurier

Dimensions

52mm L x 39mm W

Model

Kalpagraph

Movement

Automatic

Reference

PFS128

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

2016

Condition

Excellent

Material

Palladium

Included

Watch, box, and papers

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Boasting a two-tone silver dial to match its bright palladium construction, the Kalpagraph's display houses a chronograph and a date aperture at 12 o'clock.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Boasting a unique construction through its use of shape and profile, the Kalpagraph's unusual lugs and swooping bezel give it a wonderfully unusual aesthetic on the wrist.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall excellent condition. The palladium case shows light surface scratches and small nicks around the bezel and along the front edges of the lugs. The case back displays light scratches while retaining well-defined engravings and stamps. The dial and hands are like new. It is fitted with a navy alligator strap in excellent condition and a Parmigiani Fleurier palladium deployant clasp showing light marks. Comes complete with inner and outer boxes and warranty card.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.

Our Perspective

Exploring Parmigiani's wonderfully exuberant sense of style and impressive watchmaking, the Kalpagraph goes where few watchmakers, except for Parmigiani, would dare go.

Eric Ku

Co-founder