All There in Black and White: Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpagraphe Blanc and Kalpagraphe Noir
Parmigiani Fleurier is exploring new, sportier territory in its tonneau-cased Kalpa collection with the launch of two Kalpagraphe models that are, at least outwardly, as different as night and day. For gentlemen, the manufacture offers a model in black ADLC-coated steel, in two gray sapphire dial executions; for the ladies, it’s a piece in rose gold with a white sapphire dial, one with a diamond setting.
Kalpagraphe Steel ADLC rose gold grey sapphire (Ref. PFC128-0243200-X01401)
The steel cases of the men’s “Kalpagraphe Noir” models achieve their polished black gloss through an ADLC (amorphous diamond-like carbon) treatment that also enhances their hardness and wear resistance. Measuring 44.45 mm x 39.2 mm in diameter and 12.8 mm thick, the case has a nonreflective sapphire crystal over the dial and uses another for the exhibition caseback, and uses either rose gold or steel (depending on the model) for its crown, chronograph pushers, and dial details. The dial is also made of sapphire, in this case tinted gray to provide a shaded glimpse into the watch’s inner workings. Sweeping above this translucent dial are Parmigiani’s signature Delta-shaped, openworked hour and minute hands. In classical Kalpagraphe style, the dial features a tricompax, slightly off-center arrangement of subdials and a curved date aperture below the logo badge at 12 o’clock. A matte black rubber strap, with a rose gold or steel pin buckle, completes the decide...
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