Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon Ref. 2840
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2000
Maker / issuer
Parmigiani FleurierThis manual wind wristwatch, reference 2840, is a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon manufactured in Switzerland circa 2000. Housed in a platinum case with a diamond-set bezel, it measures 40 mm in diameter and is paired with a leather strap featuring a platinum buckle.
The watch is powered by the manual wind caliber PF280 movement, which contains 20 jewels and features a one-minute tourbillon regulator. The regulator is situated under a polished steel bridge at the 6 o'clock position and incorporates an A-shaped carriage of a design attributed to Ernest Guinand. Technical features include a monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
The movement displays fausses cotes decoration and is visible through a transparent case back. The dial features blued steel javelin hands and is signed by the maker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Year
- circa 2000
- Maker
- Parmigiani Fleurier
- Diameter
- 40 mm
- Reference
- 2840
- Case Number
- 7054
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 004375
- Movement Caliber
- PF280
- Maker / attribution
- Parmigiani Fleurier
Design
- Visible features
- • Diamond-set bezel • Blued steel javelin hands • One-minute tourbillon visible at 6 o'clock • Transparent case back
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is driven by the manual wind caliber PF280 movement, which contains 20 jewels. The movement features a lateral lever escapement and a one-minute tourbillon regulator. The carriage is made of polished steel in an A-shape, described as being of a design by Ernest Guinand. Technical specifications for the movement include a monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating Breguet balance spring. The movement is finished with fausses cotes decoration and is visible through a transparent exhibition case back.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The watch is signed by Parmigiani Fleurier on the dial, the case, and the movement. It is identified by reference 2840, with the movement carrying the individual number 004375 and the case numbered 7054. The object is catalogued as part of a lot including a Parmigiani box. The piece is attributed to the period around 2000. It is identified as a Toric Tourbillon model, which is documented in the source as the first tourbillon release from the brand founded by Michel Parmigiani.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is presented in a platinum case with a diameter of 40 mm, featuring a bezel set with diamonds. The dial configuration includes blued steel javelin hands for time indication. The dial layout prioritizes the visibility of the internal mechanics, featuring an aperture at the 6 o'clock position to reveal the tourbillon regulator. The assembly is paired with a leather strap secured by a signed platinum buckle. The construction is characterized by the integration of decorative elements with the technical complication, resulting in a display that allows visual access to the moving parts within the case, including the tourbillon cage and the gear train components. The auction description notes the presence of slight scratches on the case.
Identification
- Reference
- 2840
- Serial number
- 7054
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction description reports an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense.
- Research required: The case is reported as slightly scratched.