Celebrating Craftsmanship: Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils La Ravenale Minute Repeater

Emerging from the rich tradition of old-world watchmaking, the Parmigiani Fleurier brand captures a blend of refinement, craftsmanship, and advancements. Championing the legacy of Michel Parmigiani, the renowned brand debuted in 1996 in the small mountain town of Le Fleurier, exceeding expectations in every dimension of horology. The latest masterpiece, the Parmigiani Fleurier La Ravenale Minute Repeater, pays tribute to Michel Parmigiani’s 75th birthday and is an exemplary embodiment of his reverence for traditional watchmaking and meticulous craftsmanship.

Just like its predecessors, the La Ravenale Minute Repeater is heavily influenced by Michel’s keen interest in ancient Greek architecture, mathematics, and art. He meticulously used the Golden Ratio to enhance the beauty, proportion, and symmetry of the watch, reminiscent of the stunningly symmetric Traveller’s Palm of Madagascar. The pocket watch is adorned with a series of hand-engraved palm-shaped designs on its movement bridges, the dial, and the 18k white gold case.

Finally, the 51.8mm white gold case holds a hinged case back which carries a beautiful series of overlapping patterns inspired by the Madagascar palm, resplendent with iridescent opal and light green jade marquetry. An embodied illustration of Michel’s love for the craft, the Parmigiani Fleurier La Ravenale Minute Repeater stands as a timeless testament to the enduring allure of mechanical horology.