To celebrate 25 years since its creation, Parmigiani launched one of its most demanding projects in 2021; La Rose Carrée.
Based on a Louis-Elysée Piguet calibre with grand sonnerie, entirely restored in the Parmigiani Fleurier workshops, the unique pocket watch aims to continue the legacy of watchmaking art that is precious to the history of the House.
La Rose Carrée has now evolved into Les Roses Carrées, a series composed of 5 unique minute-repeater pieces at the top of the Parmigiani Fleurier range, set against a backdrop of absolute exclusivity.
Building on that, and to celebrate the birthday of its founder Michel Parmigiani, the brand has revealed the first creation in this collection: La Rosa Celeste, an extraordinary creation that pays tribute to the age-old artisanal tradition of Grand Feu enamel and to the favorite color of the brand’s founder.
Its 42 mm white gold case is hand-engraved with the “La Rose Carrée” motif and has a hunter’s caseback and the latter and its chiseled dial are covered with grand feu enamel in blue.
Between the petals of this horological flower, Parmigiani Fleurier has concealed a manually wound minute repeater calibre with cathedral gongs, while its skeletonization and bevelling bring together the best of Parmigiani Fleurier’s watchmaking expertise.
Lineage of roses
La Rosa Celeste carries all the hallmarks of La Rose Carrée pocket watch.
With the Rosa Celeste, these details have been taken to a higher level of wearability and simplicity, making this piece just as unique as the original model.
This model also heralds a series entirely dedicated to the celebration of handmade watchmaking craftsmanship according to Parmigiani Fleurier.
“Les Roses Carrées” will be the name and the thread that ties these pieces together.
Lighter than a petal
The movement, although hidden by a solid dial on one side and by its hunter’s caseback on the other, has been the object of an artistic and extensive skeletonization.
Usually made visible by the disappearance of the dial, it is here reserved for the owner and his or her closest confidants, a private and exclusive pleasure that speaks to the very unique nature of La Rosa Celeste.
The skeletonization of the PF355 calibre is reminiscent of that of the PF361 calibre, known as the Chronor, which was launched in 2016 inside a model that was at the time the pinnacle of the Parmigiani Fleurier collection.
With its curves and counter-curves, the depth of the chamfers and its 114 inward and outward angles, Rosa Celeste is the product of unparalleled achievement.
