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Hands-On With The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Collection
The new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF collection, the next generation of the brand's flagship Tonda line, is one of the most refreshing remakes to come along in a sea of vintage remakes. It signals a new direction for Parmigiani as it celebrates its 25th anniversary that builds on the brand’s heritage without overshadowing it. The four new models-seven if you count alternate case material options-include a two-hand automatic, a high-beat chronograph, an annual calendar, and a high-beat, split-seconds chronograph. Only the rattrapante chrono is officially limited, but the others are unlikely to be made in high production numbers since Parmigiani Fleurier makes fewer than 5,000 watches per year. The rest of its production, including output from its five factories, which make movements (Vaucher), dials, micro-components, cases, and hands, is dedicated to outside clients that include most of the top brands in Swiss watchmaking. It’s worth noting that the new Tonda PF is the firs
Hands-On With The Customizable Bamford Mayfair Watch
When the Bamford?Mayfair was announced in the fall of 2017, its founder George Bamford knew exactly how to the market the new $550 watch line. In about every news piece on the watch, George Bamford was quoted discussing how his clients-who were waiting on the servicing of a customized Bamford watch-loved the courtesy "loaner"piece they got so much that he decided to sell them. There is such a cheeky brazenness to the notion that a Bamford customer only has the one watch and needs, let alone loves, a "loaner"piece. So for just over $500, you're just another guy waiting for his $15,000+ customized watch to get back from the shop.It's the kind of aspirational marketing that would make Jean-Claude Biver proud, and now that Bamford is the exclusive customizer for LVMH, the younger Mayfair buyer knows exactly what to aim for when their paycheck matches their watch-lust. But, let's get to looking at the watch in hand, the Bamford Mayfair. As most of you know, Bamford used to be a huge Rolex c