2018 Geneva Watch Show New Offering: Kalparisma Nova Galaxy Limited Edition Watch

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Kalparisma Women's Collection

In 2008, Parmigiani launched the first women's mechanical watch series - Kalparisma watch series. In 2018, Parmigiani launched the limited edition Kalparisma Nova Galaxy ladies watch at the Geneva Watchmaking Exhibition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the series.

Duststone Dials As with many outstanding inventions, placer stones were discovered by chance. In the 19th century, Italian glassmakers in Murano, Italy, accidentally splashed copper shavings into molten glass. The effect of glass mixed with metal chips was exceptionally bright. The glass of agglomerated stone came into being and was named after the Italian “a l'avventura”. , meaning "accidentally" to commemorate the birth of its culprit.
Parmigiani uses the sandstone material in numerous watches, and incorporates “GALAXY” into the name to mark the material of the work. The Kalparisma Nova Galaxy dial is like a sky full of stars, as if to tell the passage of time. The triangular pointer uses a hollow design to cleverly avoid obstructions on the dial, fully revealing the details of the auriferite material to the dial, enhancing the beautiful design of the watch.


"Starfish" shaped second hand dial inspired by repair
One of the main highlights of the Kalparisma Nova series is the “starfish” small seconds design at 6 o'clock, which makes one revolution per minute. Inspired by an antique three question pocket watch that Parmigiani had repaired, the restoration has always been the soul of Parmigiani, giving the brand its inspiration. The design of the back of the pocket watch is a cluster of one big star surrounded by 12 small stars. When the minute repeater function is started, all the stars will begin to rotate. Michel Parmigiani was attracted by the mechanical design. The star design eventually found its place on the Kalparisma Nova women's dial, incorporated into the design. In astronomy, "Nova" refers to the shining stars, which accurately describes the Kalparisma Nova Galaxy.

Two case materials with different diamonds
Kalparisma Nova Galaxy has 2 different materials with different diamonds. Rose gold with rose gold hour markers and Nova star design. 46 top Wesselton diamonds are set on the side of the case, total weight is about 0.84 carats, and emits light, limited to 50 pieces. Platinum models are limited to 28 pieces, with dazzling "snowflake" diamonds. The entire case is inlaid with well-designed diamonds, meticulously sized by top mason, 182 diamonds, weighing approximately 2.28 carats, and it looks as though the sparkling white snowflakes cover the case.

PF332 from the host
The PF332 is Parmigiani's first self-winding mechanical movement. In 2008, it began to be used in the Kalparisma series, the first mechanical watch series created exclusively for women by Parmigiani.
What is special about this is its twin barrels in series. This design helps to maintain the stability of the energy distribution and ensures that the energy is delivered to the regulator at a constant level to guarantee the power of the watch. The movement has been rigorously modified and Banqiao has been sandblasted with a special pattern or Geneva corrugated, hand chamfered and finally enamel-plated. 22K gold automatic tuo matching machine engraved barley grain pattern. Of all 220 parts, each part, no matter how small or inconspicuous, deserves the most exquisite modification. It is this special attention to detail that makes the Kalparisma collection so precious.



Technical details
Product No. PFC125-1022500 (Rose Gold - Limited Issue 50 Pieces)
PFC125-1232500 (Platinum - 28 limited editions)