Amidst the crowd of age-old signature timepieces, a young upstart stands out, confident in its elegance and workmanship.  Parmigiani Fleurier, inspired by its “ancestors” and driven by its youthful passion started when a young Swiss watchmaker opened a shop in the mid-seventies to restore luxurious watches. Founder Michel Parmigiani grew up in a remote town in Switzerland, where he was introduced to the traditional Swiss watch craftsmanship and creativity. He got hooked in the mastery of the watchmaking, and soon, would find himself restoring world-renowned watch brands. Aware of the exceptional quality in these watches honed by traditional craftsmanship throughout the ages in his home country, Michel was inspired to develop the Parmigiani Fleurier line in the mid-nineties as a trademark for high-quality but contemporary timepieces. Combining the expertise of craftsmen and industrial ingenuity, he created a perfect balance of beauty and function in every Parmigiani Fleurier watch. From the balance spring, to the dial, casing to the complications, Parmigiani Fleurier’s manufacture follows a precisely engineered link that makes each watch function seamlessly. Today, Parmigiani Fleurier is a masterpiece inspired by traditional elegance, yet it exudes a modern aura that reflects a classy urban lifestyle

 

Shreve is an authorized dealer for Parmigiani Fleurier.

 

 

Image: Parmigiani Bugatti Faubourg watch

References: http://www.parmigiani.ch/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmigiani_Fleurier