Parmigiani Fleurier is often at its most recognisable when it’s quiet, restrained and finely judged.
The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue takes a different route, keeping the brand’s polished watchmaking credentials but giving them a sharper, more athletic frame.
It’s still refined, but this is Parmigiani with more bite.
At a glance
- Parmigiani Fleurier has introduced a Mineral Blue version of the Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet.
- The watch uses an Ultra-Cermet case with a black satin dial, blue chronograph counters and a matching textured rubber strap.
- Inside is the automatic Calibre PF070, a 36,000 vph chronograph movement with 65 hours of power reserve.
Ultra-Cermet gives the Tonda PF Sport a technical case language
The defining feature here is Ultra-Cermet, a material that sits between titanium and ceramic in both feel and performance.
It’s made by sintering ceramic and titanium powder under specific conditions, producing a composite with 40 percent metal content.
That composition is what gives the case its particular character, bringing some of titanium’s cool tactility together with ceramic’s hardness and resistance to temperature changes.
On a sports chronograph, that combination makes sense because the watch is meant to feel robust without losing the smooth, refined touch expected from Parmigiani Fleurier.
The 42.5mm case has real wrist presence, and the black Ultra-Cermet finish gives the Tonda PF Sport a more assertive look than the brand’s dressier pieces.
The fluted bezel remains an important visual signature, while the mix of satin and polished surfaces keeps the case from feeling flat or purely utilitarian.
Mineral Blue changes the mood without softening the watch
The colour work is measured rather than loud.
A satin-finished black dial anchors the watch, while the three chronograph registers bring in the Mineral Blue tone that gives this edition its identity.
The same blue appears on the rubber strap, which is finished with a textile-style pattern.
That strap choice matters because it leans into the watch’s sportier intent without making it feel casual in a disposable way.
The blue accents also prevent the black case and dial from becoming too severe, giving the watch a brighter, more seasonal energy while preserving the Tonda PF’s disciplined proportions.
The PF070 keeps the chronograph credentials serious
Behind the colour and case material, the movement is a major part of the appeal.
The Calibre PF070 is an automatic chronograph movement running at 36,000 vibrations per hour, a high-frequency beat rate that suits the precision-driven character of the watch.
It offers 65 hours of power reserve and measures 6.95mm thick, which is relatively slim for an automatic chronograph calibre of this specification.
The movement comprises 288 components and includes a column wheel, visible through the caseback alongside the balance and other key elements of the mechanism.
An open-worked rotor in 22-carat rose gold adds a traditional high-end flourish while allowing a clearer view into the architecture beneath.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Parmigiani Fleurier |
|---|---|
| Model | Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue |
| Case material | Ultra-Cermet |
| Case size | 42.5mm x 13.3mm |
| Dial | Black satin finish with Mineral Blue chronograph registers |
| Movement | Calibre PF070 automatic |
| Frequency | 36,000 vph |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds and chronograph |
| Power reserve | 65 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 metres |
| Strap | Mineral Blue rubber strap with textile pattern |
| Buckle | Ultra-Cermet pin buckle |
The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet Mineral Blue is aimed at collectors who like Parmigiani Fleurier’s finesse but want it in a tougher, more contemporary package.
It doesn’t abandon the brand’s taste for restraint, but it does show how effectively that restraint can work when paired with advanced materials, a high-frequency chronograph calibre and just enough colour to shift the whole personality of the watch.
