Parmigiani Fleurier, renowned for its exceptional quiet luxury, has outdone itself with the introduction of the Carillon Tourbillon to celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary. This coveted timepiece merges their signature minimalistic aesthetics with masterful watchmaking in a magnificent synergy of horological excellence.
To honor this milestone, Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled a limited-edition series of Toric models featuring carefully hand-hammered gold dials - the Toric Petite Seconde, Toric Chronographe Rattrapante, and Toric Quantième Perpétuel - earlier this year. Shortly after, the opulent Carillon Tourbillon made its grand debut.
The Carillon Tourbillon, limited to only 5 pieces, has a hefty price tag of CHF 490,000, making it an exquisite prestige for the select few connoisseurs of horology. Even with its unattainability for most, this creation makes heads turn with its sheer beauty and skilled craftsmanship.
A profound conversation with Mitchell Wein, the third-generation President of the Canada-based Marathon Watch Co., ensues an enthralling journey down the timeline of this esteemed watchmaking brand. Mitchell’s intimate knowledge of the brand’s long-standing tradition brings the hidden narratives of Marathon’s past, carved by six of its historic timepieces, into the spotlight.
Wein’s relationship Marathon transcends beyond the usual executive-role equation; from his early days of involvement as a keen youth to taking over the reins from his father, Leon, his bond runs deeply personal. Mitchell’s journey with Marathon is synthesized with the brand’s evolution as narrated through the lens of six very special timepieces, albeit just a sampling of a distinguished lineage.