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Parmigiani Fleurier Type 370 'Bugatti'

Partially verified

This Parmigiani Fleurier Type 370 is an 18k white gold driver's wristwatch featuring an unconventional horizontal cylindrical movement inspired by an automobile engine. Created in collaboration with Bugatti, the manual calibre PF 370 delivers a 10-day power reserve registered on a rotating drum visible through the top sapphire crystal. Time indication is situated along the cylinder's end face rather than a traditional top dial, allowing easy viewing while driving. Numbered 50 in a limited series of 50 examples, the watch is fitted to an integrated black leather strap.

Top view of the white gold case showing the cylindrical movement structure and power reserve indicator through the crystal
Top view of the white gold case showing the cylindrical movement structure and power reserve indicator through the crystal — Phillips. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.phillips.com
Category
Wristwatch · Driver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Parmigiani
Reference
PF008221
Catalogue / lot identifier
261
Source-reported date
2007
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
11'900

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 Construction and Design

The Type 370 features a sculpted 18k white gold case with a horizontal cylindrical profile. The watch measures 48.0mm in length and 32.4 mm in width. It is designed to sit horizontally on the wrist.

The case design incorporates a curved sapphire crystal on the top, which allows visibility of the internal movement components and the power reserve indicator. The caseback and winding tool sockets are not visible in the provided overhead imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “Sculpted 18k white gold case with curved cylindrical profile”
  • “Dimensions 48.0mm Length and 32.4 mm Width”
  • “Visible interior movement components including a rotating drum power reserve display through a curved sapphire window”

Mechanical Configuration

The timepiece is powered by the manual calibre PF 370, which features 33 jewels. It includes a 10-day power reserve displayed via a rotating drum.

The time display for hours and minutes is situated on one end of the cylinder, featuring a perlage finish. The opposite end of the cylinder reveals the balance wheel and escapement. Winding and time setting are performed via a tool inserted into grooves on the caseback.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre Manual, cal. PF 370, 33 jewels”
  • “It features a 10-day power reserve indicated via a rotating drum placed on the top of the movement.”
  • “Hours and minutes are displayed on one end of the cylinder, the dial with perlage is a nod to dashboards of automobiles of the 1930s while the other end reveals the balance wheel and escapement.”
  • “these are done via a tool that has to be inserted into the specific grooves in the back of the case”

Provenance and Identification

This example is numbered 50 of 50 in a limited series. The case is stamped with serial number 11'900, and the movement is identified as number 013'660.

The watch is fitted with a leather strap and an 18k white gold pin buckle. Documentation includes an international guarantee indicating a sale date of March 30, 2007.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case No 11'900, caseback further stamped No.50/50”
  • “Movement No 013'660”
  • “Accompanied by Parmigiani Fleurier international guarantee indicating sale on 30th March 2007”

Open research questions

  • Is the winding tool included with this specific lot?
  • What is the current mechanical condition of the movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Parmigiani Fleurier Type 370 'Bugatti'
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference NumberPF008221“Reference No PF008221”
Movement Number013'660“Movement No 013'660”
Case Number11'900“Case No 11'900, caseback further stamped No.50/50”
Case Material18k white gold“Material 18k white gold”
CalibrePF 370“Calibre Manual, cal. PF 370, 33 jewels”
Dimensions48.0mm Length and 32.4 mm Width“Dimensions 48.0mm Length and 32.4 mm Width”
Clasp/Buckle18k white gold pin buckle“18k white gold Parmigiani Fleurier pin buckle”

Visible details

  • Sculpted 18k white gold case with curved cylindrical profile
  • Visible interior movement components including a rotating drum power reserve display through a curved sapphire window
  • Attached black leather strap with tonal stitching

Research qualifications

  • The front dial displaying hours and minutes on the end face of the cylinder is not visible in this overhead shot.
  • The caseback and winding tool sockets are obscured.

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

Consulted source

Parmigiani RETROSPECTIVE: 2000 - 2020

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 2b7fa6d6ae

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