Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda Sport Chronograph Ultra‑Cermet Mineral Blue
Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra‑Cermet: Architecture in Motion
At Parmigiani Fleurier, innovation is never imposed. It is cultivated over time, extending the Maison’s approach beyond traditional complications into new territories — notably that of high‑performance materials. For 2026, the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra‑Cermet Mineral Blue embodies this philosophy, transforming advanced material science into an architectural language.
Ultra‑Cermet is not a surface treatment but a structural evolution. A hybrid of ceramic and titanium, it reflects light with metallic clarity while retaining the hardness and resistance of ceramic. Depending on ambient conditions, the watch reveals tonal nuances ranging from anthracite and deep black to subtle blue reflections.
The development of Ultra‑Cermet required more than three years of research. Produced through sintering — compacting fine ceramic and titanium powders under heat and pressure — the process discards over 90% of material to ensure only the most homogeneous powders are used. The result is a microstructure that allows complex forms, thin walls, and exceptional machinability. With a hardness of 1,450 HV on the Vickers scale, Ultra‑Cermet is as resilient as it is refined, a material chosen for aerospace and precision tooling, now reimagined for horology.
A Complete Architecture in Ultra‑Cermet Parmigiani Fleurier remains the first watchmaker to conceive a timepiece entirely crafted in Ultra‑Cermet. In the Mineral Blue edition, this commitment is uncompromising: the 42.5 mm case, fluted bezel, crown, chronograph pushers, and pin buckle are all sculpted from the material. Alternating polished and satin finishes reveal its density and finesse, with light gliding across surfaces to enhance the sculptural quality of the case. Strength is present, yet controlled; modernity asserts itself without excess.
Mineral Blue: Depth in Balance The dial introduces depth and nuance to the monochromatic architecture. Satin‑finished in Blackor and Mineral Blue tones, it absorbs light before releasing it with tonal variation. Eighteen‑carat gold appliques, Blackor‑plated and hand‑applied, reinforce legibility, while luminescent coatings ensure readability in all conditions. Chronograph and small‑seconds hands in Blackor‑plated steel extend the watch’s refined technical identity.
The Mineral Blue rubber strap is integral to the architecture. Textured to evoke fine textiles, it ensures comfort and stability, supple yet precise in fit. Fastened by an Ultra‑Cermet pin buckle, it extends the material’s language to the final point of contact.
Calibre PF070: Discipline at 5 Hertz At the heart of the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra‑Cermet Mineral Blue beats the PF070 manufacture calibre, COSC‑certified and oscillating at 36,000 vibrations per hour. This high‑frequency architecture enhances chronometric stability and short‑time precision, supported by a 65‑hour power reserve. Comprising 288 components and 42 jewels, the calibre maintains a controlled thickness of just 6.95 mm.
Through the sapphire case back, open‑worked bridges with satin finishing reveal their geometry, accompanied by a skeletonised oscillating weight in 22‑carat rose gold. The movement expresses rhythm, while Ultra‑Cermet defines structure — together, they embody Parmigiani Fleurier’s pursuit of mechanical complexity governed by proportion.
“Ultra‑Cermet ceases to be technology. It becomes identity.”
The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra‑Cermet Mineral Blue is not simply a watch. It is a complete architecture, where material and movement converge in disciplined harmony. By transforming advanced composites into sculptural language, Parmigiani Fleurier redefines private luxury — restrained, precise, and alive with light.
