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Wristwatch · Minute-repeating chronograph wristwatch

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Minute Repeater GMT Chronograph

Partially verified

This Parmigiani Fleurier Toric watch, reference PF008520, is a manual-winding timepiece featuring a minute repeater, GMT dual time function, chronograph, and date complication. The 42mm case is crafted from platinum and features a fixed bezel set with baguette diamonds. The dial is finished in a silvered "Grains d’orge" guilloché pattern and incorporates applied rhodium-plated Arabic numerals and dot hour markers. The watch is powered by the manual-winding caliber 12-25101, which operates with 33 jewels and provides a 45-hour power reserve. A repeater slide is positioned on the case band at 9 o'clock to operate the striking mechanism, which sounds hours, quarters, and minutes on two gongs. The assembly includes a leather strap and a crown topped with a cabochon. Both the dial and movement are viewable through sapphire crystal elements integrated into the case construction.

Frontal view of the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Minute Repeater GMT chronograph, displaying the diamond-set bezel, silvered guilloché dial, and leather strap.
Frontal view of the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Minute Repeater GMT chronograph, displaying the diamond-set bezel, silvered guilloché dial, and leather strap. — Auction house “Monaco Legend Group”, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Minute-repeating chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Parmigiani Fleurier
Reference
PF008520
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2004
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Aesthetic Features

The watch is housed in a 42mm platinum case characterized by its substantial construction and decorative appointments. The bezel is fixed and entirely set with baguette-cut diamonds, contrasting with the silvered dial. The dial itself is finished with a characteristic "Grains d’orge" guilloché pattern, which serves as a backdrop for applied rhodium-plated Arabic numerals and dot-style hour markers.

In addition to the main dial layout, the watch features a crown topped with a cabochon. The overall aesthetic is supported by a leather strap. Sapphire glass is utilized for both the dial-side aperture and the case back to allow for viewing of the mechanical components.

Evidence for this section
  • “Housed in a substantial 42mm platinum case, the watch features a striking bezel set with baguette diamonds”
  • “The silvered dial is finished with a "Grains d’orge" guilloché pattern”
  • “The movement and dial are visible through sapphire glass apertures.”

Movement and Complications

Power is provided by the caliber 12-25101, a manual-winding movement. This caliber integrates several complex functions, including a minute repeater, a GMT dual time display, a chronograph, and a date indicator. The movement operates on 33 jewels and is rated for a 45-hour power reserve.

The minute repeater function is operated via a slide located on the side of the case at the 9 o'clock position. This mechanism strikes the time on two gongs, signaling hours, quarters, and minutes upon activation by the user.

Evidence for this section
  • “Powering these functions is the manual-winding caliber 12-25101, which features 33 jewels and a 45-hour power reserve.”
  • “The complication is activated via a slide on the side of the case at 9 o'clock, striking hours, quarters, and minutes on two gongs.”

Documentation and Identification

The object is identified as reference PF008520. It is documented as an example of a Toric Minute Repeater GMT chronograph within the brand's output. The source information establishes the association with the 2004 period as a probable dating for this specific reference.

The source provides details derived from an auction-house listing, noting that while features are attributed to the specific example photographed, other instances of the same reference might demonstrate variations in configuration or detailing.

Evidence for this section
  • “This exceptional Haute Horlogerie timepiece is a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Minute Repeater GMT, reference PF008520.”
  • “Described from a single auction-house listing”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific total carat weight of the baguette diamond bezel?
  • Does the caliber 12-25101 originate from a specific movement supplier or base movement architecture used by Parmigiani?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Minute Repeater GMT Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerParmigiani Fleurier“Parmigiani Fleurier”
ReferencePF008520“reference PF008520”
Case MaterialPlatinum“platinum case”
Caliber12-25101“manual-winding caliber 12-25101”
ComplicationsMinute repeater, GMT, Chronograph, Date“minute repeater, GMT, chronograph, date”
BezelBaguette diamonds“bezel set with baguette diamonds”
Jewels33“33 jewels”
Power Reserve45 hours“45-hour power reserve”

Visible details

  • Case side includes a minute repeater slide at 9 o'clock
  • Dial surface exhibits a guilloché pattern
  • Crown features a cabochon inlay
  • Chronograph pushers located at 2 and 4 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • The source categorizes the dating as 'Probable' from 2004
  • The specific gemstone grade for the baguette diamonds is not detailed in the source

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Minute Repeater GMT chronograph in platinum with baguette diamond bezel

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 9ede750b5a

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