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Parmigiani Fleurier unveils a new version of its versatile chronograph

• The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue is the newest addition to this model's range. • Its Ultra-Cermet case is a combination of advanced ceramic and titanium. • Its satin-finished dial features Mineral Blue subdials. • The watch is powered by a COSC-certified high-beat chronograph movement.

What is the new Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue?

The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue is the newest addition to Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF Sport Chronograph range. It combines an Ultra-Cermet case, a Mineral Blue dial and a COSC-certified 5 Hz high-beat chronograph movement.

What are its dial features?

 Parmigiani Fleurier PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue.
Image: The tips of the hour and minute hands and the applied hour-markers are coated with luminescent material. An hour and minute scale occupies the outer dial. Notice the abundance of details on the crown and the shape of the chronograph pushers.

Its satin-finished dial features mineral blue subdials. The delta-shaped skeletonised hour and minute hands are made from 18K gold and Blackor-plated. The chronograph (central seconds, 30-minute counter and 12-hour counter) and small seconds hands are made from Blackor-plated steel. The applied hour-markers are made from 18K gold and Blackor-plated.

What are its case and strap features?

Parmigiani Fleurier PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue.
Image: The fluted bezel, crown, chronograph pushers and the strap’s pin buckle are made from Ultra-Cermet. Notice the alternating polished and satin-finishes on the case, and the beat rate (on the inclined caseback, visible below the crown). “Exceptionally resistant to scratches, this composite material combines the properties of a ceramic, particularly hardness and resistance to high temperatures, with those of a metal. These characteristics make it a material of choice for applications in aerospace, high-precision tooling and electronics.”

Its case is made from polished and satin-finished Ultra-Cermet, “an advanced composite material that combines the hardness and durability of ceramic with the light-reflecting qualities of titanium.” It measures 42.5 mm (diameter) * 13.3 mm (thickness) and comprises of 73 components. Dial side features an ARunic anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and the caseback a sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 100 metres. The watch comes with a mineral blue coloured rubber strap fitted with an Ultra-Cermet pin buckle.

“The development of this material required more than three years of research to achieve the desired result. It is produced through a manufacturing process known as sintering, whereby fine ceramic and titanium powders are compacted under heat and pressure to form a solid mass. This technique enables the two components to be united without bringing them to their melting point.”

“Machining demands diamond tools, tightly controlled production cycles and rigorous management of mechanical constraints. Its lower ductility compared with steel or titanium necessitates extremely precise assembly tolerances, while its thermal behaviour is carefully calibrated to ensure the integration of sapphire components and water resistance to 100 metres.”

Is it powered by an automatic movement?

Parmigiani Fleurier PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue.
Image: The skeletonised automatic winding rotor is made from 22K rose gold with a polished and sandblasted finish. Movement finishing includes satin-finished open worked bridges with bevelled edges. The movement’s high frequency of 5 Hz “enhances chronometric stability and short-time measurement precision,” hence the graduation of the hour and minute scale (look closely at the header and dial features images).

Yes. It is powered by calibre PF070-CSND, an automatic movement with an integrated column wheel chronograph that drives the central hours and minutes, small seconds (6 o’clock) and chronograph functions: central seconds, 30-minute counter (3 o’clock) and 12-hour counter (9 o’clock).

It measures 30.6 mm or 13 ½ lignes (diameter) * 6.95 mm (thickness), comprises 288 parts and 42 jewels, beats at a frequency of 5 Hz or 36,000 vph and delivers a power reserve of 65 hours. The movement is COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certified.

What do we think?

Parmigiani Fleurier PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue.
Image: Understated, versatile, a tad “edgy,” the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph in its Ultra-Cermet and Mineral Blue avatar is a compelling interpretation of the brand’s high-beat chronograph at an accessible (relatively speaking) price.

Parmigiani Fleurier’s watches are for collectors who appreciate watchmaking for watchmaking’s sake. The brand does not cater to “flex” and “hype” trends, though its incredible craftsmanship, watchmaking, and understated luxury vibes have garnered a fair bit of worldwide admiration lately. I noticed this during Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, where the brand’s new Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieux was one of the most talked about watches of the show.

The new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue is a worthy addition to the model’s lineup; it proves that cutting-edge aerospace-grade material innovation can co-exist with a modern chronograph movement that adheres to the most traditional of haute-horology codes. A handsome watch, one that is equally at ease with jeans as well as a dinner jacket.

Click here, here and here to read our coverage on the brand’s Tonda PF two-hand watches.

Additional Details

Name: Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue

Reference: PFC931-1020024-400182

Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 40,400

International Warranty: 3 years. Extendable to 2 additional years by creating a “My PF account” and registering your watch on the brand’s website.

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