The core technical highlight of the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph (Ref. PFC931-1020021-400182) lies in its Ultra-Cermet case. Cermet is essentially a composite material formed by combining ceramic and metal. Compared to traditional ceramics, it offers exceptional hardness and scratch resistance while retaining the refined light-reflecting qualities of metal. This explains why Ultra-Cermet does not look like standard black ceramic; instead, it resembles titanium from certain angles, while displaying a soft luster akin to sandblasted platinum from others. The true complexity lies in the fact that Parmigiani does not limit the use of this material to the watch case alone; the case middle, bezel, chronograph pushers, and crown are all crafted from this all-metal cermet. The assembly process takes a full day and involves 72 individual components.
The "London Grey" dial is arguably one of the finest grey dials in the realm of high-end sports watches today. It utilizes a specialized metallic surfacing technique that combines 9K gold with nickel. The defining characteristic of this process is its ability to produce subtle tonal shifts depending on the lighting: at times leaning towards graphite grey, at others approaching a coal-black hue, and—under intense light—exhibiting a refined, liquid-metal-like sheen.
Powering the watch is the PF070-CSND automatic chronograph movement. It features a high-frequency specification of 5 Hz, equivalent to 36,000 vibrations per hour. The primary advantages of this high frequency are superior timing precision and a smoother sweep of the seconds hand. Few high-end chronograph movements today maintain a 5 Hz frequency, as higher frequencies entail more complex escapement regulation, increased energy consumption, and higher manufacturing costs. The best TAG Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen replica watches at captainthewatch.
