IntroducingThe Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Hebdomadaire

The Kalpa Hebdomadaire is a watch with a very special place in Parmigiani Fleurier's collections – it was the company's first tonneau shaped movement. Launched in 1998, it's been a mainstay ever since, and the latest version is a classic presentation of the eight-day movement in the Kalpa case.

While this is not a major technical innovation a la the new Kalpa Chronor or Kalpagraphe Chronometre, it is a solid, sober addition to the existing lineup of Kalpa Hebdomadaire watches. The movement is one of the few in-house tonneau (barrel) shaped calibers in modern watchmaking, and offers an 8 day power reserve ("hebdomadaire" means weekly, from the Greek hebdomas, meaning seven, or a group of seven things). It also has a very lyrical design, which gives a lot of scope for the exercise of traditional movement finishing techniques.

The Kalpa case has always been something of a love-it-or-hate-it design for Parmigiani; I personally find it appealing, especially in company with the eight-day caliber PF110. You have to have somewhat idiosyncratic tastes to enjoy it, and of course like any non-round watch it's always going to be something of a niche offering, but between the overall design and the very attractive movement, this newest Hebdomadaire should be quite attractive to anyone looking for an off-the-beaten-path, technically interesting watch from an haut de gamme watch manufacturer.

Brand: Parmigiani Fleurier
Model: Kalpa Hebdomadaire
Reference Number: 101-1001400-HA1441 

Dimensions: 42.3 x 32.1mm
Thickness: 11.4mm
Case Material: 18k rose gold
Dial Color: Black
Indexes: 18k rose-plated gold
Lume: On hands and indexes
Water Resistance: 30 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Alligator leather

Caliber: PF110
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, and power reserve
Dimensions: 29.3 x 23.6mm (13''' x 10 ½ '')
Power Reserve: Eight days
Winding: Manual
Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
Jewels: 28

Price: $32,500
Availability: TBD

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