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Java · 30 May 2013, 09:30 PM

For some time I have been looking for a Parmigiani Hemespheres GMT. I am still looking. Meanwhile this wonderful Kalpagraph came up and I couldn't resist it.
It arrived with me from Belgium this morning.

The watch is considerably better than expected and definitely a keeper.

A very large watch and quite a weight, being 18ct RG. The level of finish is outstanding. The dial is one of the best I have seen.

Michel Parmigiani is one of the truly great watchmakers of our time. He spent his early years winning countless awards restoring some of the most famous complications in the history of the wristwatch.
He went on to create his own brand of which this is a fine example. As well as this he also has the Vaucher movement manufacture, where the movement of this watch comes. The Vaucher factory makes movements and modules for many other high end watches. Famous examples include the movement in Richard Mille's RM 05. They also make the movements in the higher end Hermes watches. In return, Hermes make the straps for Parmigiani. Hermes have made incredibly good watch straps since the 1920s

The movement in this watch is a 68 jewel modular chronograph. The level of detail finish is up there with the best I have seen. It functions very well and one is not, within the operation of those functions, aware that it is not a column wheel chronograph. Some people don't like modular chronographs. I am happier with the modular approach than I am with anything but the best column wheels.

The watch in general feels great, looks great and works very well.
It is nice to have a watch with such size and presence without being round.

Some Q and D photos.

The essential wrist shot

Israguard · 30 May 2013, 10:33 PM

That's a beautiful watch.. Congrats and enjoy.

wingku · 31 May 2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Israguard

That's a beautiful watch.. Congrats and enjoy.

FeelingTheBlues · 31 May 2013, 07:00 AM

Tim, that is one incredible timepiece! Congratulations and enjoy it!

Watchflair · 17 June 2013, 10:56 AM

Beautiful piece. I have my eye on a rose gold one now, very tempting

lja1821 · 17 June 2013, 01:29 PM

Beautiful timepiece..

Cru Jones · 17 June 2013, 08:13 PM

very nice! thank you for sharing.

Blue Owl · 17 June 2013, 09:10 PM

Stunning! Probably, it's one of the best timepiece designs ever made.

cedargrove · 17 June 2013, 11:41 PM

Very unique. Nice. Congrats.

Java · 24 June 2013, 03:24 AM

Thanks guys. It is definitely a keeper

petenyc · 25 June 2013, 06:01 AM

very nice

30 May 2013, 09:30 PM	#1
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	Incoming Kalpagraph For some time I have been looking for a Parmigiani Hemespheres GMT. I am still looking. Meanwhile this wonderful Kalpagraph came up and I couldn't resist it. It arrived with me from Belgium this morning. The watch is considerably better than expected and definitely a keeper. A very large watch and quite a weight, being 18ct RG. The level of finish is outstanding. The dial is one of the best I have seen. Michel Parmigiani is one of the truly great watchmakers of our time. He spent his early years winning countless awards restoring some of the most famous complications in the history of the wristwatch. He went on to create his own brand of which this is a fine example. As well as this he also has the Vaucher movement manufacture, where the movement of this watch comes. The Vaucher factory makes movements and modules for many other high end watches. Famous examples include the movement in Richard Mille's RM 05. They also make the movements in the higher end Hermes watches. In return, Hermes make the straps for Parmigiani. Hermes have made incredibly good watch straps since the 1920s The movement in this watch is a 68 jewel modular chronograph. The level of detail finish is up there with the best I have seen. It functions very well and one is not, within the operation of those functions, aware that it is not a column wheel chronograph. Some people don't like modular chronographs. I am happier with the modular approach than I am with anything but the best column wheels. The watch in general feels great, looks great and works very well. It is nice to have a watch with such size and presence without being round. Some Q and D photos. The essential wrist shot __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

31 May 2013, 07:00 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Tim, that is one incredible timepiece! Congratulations and enjoy it! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 June 2013, 10:56 AM	#5
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Beautiful piece. I have my eye on a rose gold one now, very tempting __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

24 June 2013, 03:24 AM	#10
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	Thanks guys. It is definitely a keeper __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

30 May 2013, 10:33 PM	#2
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	That's a beautiful watch.. Congrats and enjoy.

17 June 2013, 01:29 PM	#6
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Beautiful timepiece..

17 June 2013, 08:13 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	very nice! thank you for sharing.

17 June 2013, 09:10 PM	#8
Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	Stunning! Probably, it's one of the best timepiece designs ever made.

17 June 2013, 11:41 PM	#9
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Very unique. Nice. Congrats.

25 June 2013, 06:01 AM	#11
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	very nice

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