ReviewCounting Colours With The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Rainbow

There’s something about rainbows that is riveting and, at the same time, gloriously pacifying. Seeing a rainbow appear in the sky among the dark clouds after a spate of rain evokes an almost childlike excitement in so many of us. With the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Rainbow, the brand tries to recreate the boundless exuberance we feel at the sight of this ethereal spectrum of colours.

An Explosion Of Colours

A watch this beautiful deserves to be the signature piece of any collection. The most outstanding feature of this Parmigiani timepiece is the 18-karat rose gold case, whose bezel has been embellished with an array of baguette-cut gemstones, selected especially to match the hues of the rainbow—21 sapphires in pink, blue, yellow and orange, three rubies, six tsavorites and six amethysts—totalling 3.73 carats.

The 18-karat rose gold case of this watch is sized at a bold 39mm, ensuring that all eyes are drawn to your wrist and everyone enjoys the colour and splendour of this bejewelled beauty

An elegant mother-of-pearl dial ensures that the look of this vividly colourful timepiece doesn’t devolve into ostentation. The aesthetics of the dial, which boasts rose gold-plated indices, are also balanced to perfection. The Parmigiani Fleurier logo, which has been embossed in a slightly larger size than in other watches by the brand, can be seen at 12 o’clock. There is a small seconds sub-dial at six o’clock, designed in such a way that it melds seamlessly with the minimalist dial. Together, they provide the beholder’s eye with visual balance that goes well with Parmigiani’s perfectly proportioned design language. Delicate skeleton delta-shaped hands, which match the rose gold-plated indices, make an elegant statement in this brilliantly bejewelled watch.

The bezel boasts 21 sapphires in pink, blue, yellow and orange, three rubies, six tsavorites and six amethysts—totalling 3.73 carats

The Parmigiani logo and the small seconds sub-dial at six o'clock provide visual balance to the elegant mother-of-pearl dial

An eye-catching indigo blue Hermès alligator leather strap contrasts extremely well with the vibrant bezel. It comes fashioned with a pin buckle crafted in 18-karat gold. It doesn’t get more luxurious than this.

Luxurious, without a hint of ostentation, even with the gemstones set on its bezel, this timepiece should be the highlight of any woman's horological collection

Splendid And Sleek

Sized at 39mm, this women’s watch is ergonomically designed, with its four curved lugs and an ultra-thin movement—it boasts a thickness of only 8mm—and fits on your wrist like a dream. The PF701 automatic calibre with 29 jewels, at just 2.6mm thick, powers the functions of the watch. It vibrates at 3Hz and offers a power reserve of 42 hours. And while you’re out there chasing rainbows, the water resistance of 30m should help protect this bedazzled beauty.

Vibrant, versatile and enigmatic, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Rainbow reminds one to find joy in the small things—whether it’s a lone butterfly flitting through a garden, a dandelion wafting on a breeze, or a rainbow in the sky.