march 15, 2018
Calendars are one of Michel Parmigiani’s greatest fascinations. Paying a tribute to its founder, Parmigiani Fleurier presents the Tonda Annual Calendar, featuring two calendars on a single dial. Firstly, the Annual Calendar gives the date and is automatically adjusted based on the number of days in the month. It requires one correction per year at the end of February and then follows its unfailing course for the following 364 days. Secondly, the Lunar Calendar is a high precision moon phase that indicates the northern and southern hemispheres and requires a single correction every 122 years. The Tonda Annual Calendar is a technical wonder as well as a very poetic evocation of the passing of time.
"The calendar is a man-made system designed to be in balance with the seasons and phases of our planet. The rotation of the Earth around the sun imposes these on us, and we record them with the respect of an enthralled observer. The annual calendar and its moon phase reflect the cosmic order that governs us."
Michel Parmigiani
"The calendar is a man-made system designed to be in balance with the seasons and phases of our planet. The rotation of the Earth around the sun imposes these on us, and we record them with the respect of an enthralled observer. The annual calendar and its moon phase reflect the cosmic order that governs us."
Michel Parmigiani
