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  1. April 8th, 2012 #1
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    Parmigiani

    I've been having a little sift through this site and couldn't find a huge amount out about this brand so wandered if anyone else owns/has owned one. I'm considering getting one as I've been told they're made completely by themselves as opposed to using bought in parts and are supposed to be the best of the best. Just came accross this too Parmigiani Bugatti Type 370 Watch White Gold PF008221-01 - PF008221-01

    Unbelievable watch but also unbelievably expensive!! Sadly the one I'm looking at is only a tiny fraction of this price but still looks very pretty!

    Your thoughts please!
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  3. April 8th, 2012 #2
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    Re: Parmigiani

    Parmigiani makes very nice watches. Today all their parts are in house except the straps which are made by Hermes. I went to an event a few years ago and met the President of Parmigiani.













































    I own an older model which has an El Primero movement...



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    Re: Parmigiani

    I really like the Tonda 1950 ...



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    Re: Parmigiani

    I really like my eggplant and chicken like this.....
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    Re: Parmigiani

    Quote Originally Posted by Duder View Post
    I really like my eggplant and chicken like this.....
    Veally funny, Duder.
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    Over a half century of "just the right amount of odd."

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    Re: Parmigiani

    To be fair, and back on-topic: Really some stunning designs. Thanks for showing them.
    Over a half century of "just the right amount of odd."

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    Re: Parmigiani

    Thanks guys. I'm going to ponder over it for a couple of days but I think I've already decided it's a green light! Better just have a sleep first to make sure!
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    Re: Parmigiani

    Parmigiani is an excellent brand. My guess is they're not that popular due to their lack of advertising. My dad has owned two and has loved them both. Here are a couple pics of the one he currently owns
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    Re: Parmigiani

    Exorbitantly expensive and I'm not exactly sure why.
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    Re: Parmigiani

    I never met one in person, but I was close to pulling the trigger on a Pershing chronograph. From numerous folks I talked to about the brand, it is as finely finshed as anything out there, and their in house movements are top tier. $13,000 for a steel chronograph that is said to stand tall against the $22,000 AP ROO and $18,000 VC Overseas. I guess the discount is for their lack of history, I believe the company's first watches were produced in 1996. The company was founded in 1976 and specialized in restoring high end watches.
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