Parmigiani Fleurier Unveils Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum Stone Blue

Parmigiani Fleurier continues its journey in creating elegant watches with exceptional craftsmanship, unveiling its latest release, the Tonda PF Micro-Rotor Platinum Stone Blue, an exclusive edition limited to only 25 pieces. The watch is made entirely of platinum, from the case to the bracelet to the dial, reflecting its unique distinction. As the company stated: "This noble and precious metal represents the essence of understated refinement, paying tribute to the pursuit of masterful excellence without ostentation."

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Impulse

Impulse

refers to the push or force required to maintain the oscillation of the balance wheel in a mechanical watch. The balance wheel, along with the hairspring, regulates the accuracy of time display in the watch. The impulse is provided by the escapement mechanism, which interacts with the balance wheel, allowing it to move forward and then releasing it at the right moment for it to swing back (oscillate back and forth).

Watchmakers focus on designing, adjusting, and lubricating the escapement mechanism to improve the impulse and achieve good timekeeping performance.

Quartz watches do not rely on impulse as they use a different mechanism based on the oscillation of a quartz crystal.