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In an exclusive collaboration with Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures, Hamilton has designed a custom "Desert Watch" specifically requested by filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for his highly anticipated film, "Dune: Part Two," the sequel to his cinematic masterpiece "Dune."
Hamilton, a historic presence in Hollywood with watches featured in over 500 major films since 1932, is entering new realms of collaboration with the artisans behind "Dune: Part Two."
Unlike previous collaborations, where Hamilton either selected existing watches, delved into archives or created entirely new designs, the world of “Dune” demanded a different approach. At Villeneuve’s request,
Hamilton’s designers created a hardwearing, distinctly Fremen device that perfectly embodied Harlocker’s artistry and earned Villeneuve’s blessing on the final design.
While the "Desert Watch" is exclusive to Arrakis, its creative influence has inspired Hamilton to launch two limited-edition watches in February 2024, coinciding with the release of "Dune: Part Two."
The Ventura Bright includes a button replicating the glowing blue lines of the "Desert Watch" dial design. The brand-new Ventura Edge boasts a matte black PVD-coated angular case with a digital display in blue, mimicking the relief elements seen on the prop in the film.
=========================== ABOUT HAMILTON ===========================
Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892,
Hamilton creates watches with a unique balance of authenticity and
innovation. Its timepieces synchronized the first railroads and kept
time for aviation pioneers and U.S. soldiers. A favorite of filmmakers
for decades, Hamilton watches have appeared in more than 500 movies,
with custom pieces playing a pivotal role in several Hollywood
blockbusters. With a continued commitment to craftsmanship and accuracy,
Hamilton launched the world’s first electric watch in 1957 and the first LED digital watch in 1970.
A member of the Swatch Group, the global leader in watch manufacturing
and distribution, Hamilton’s current collections combine its American
spirit with true Swiss precision. Learn more at hamiltonwatch.com and
follow us @hamiltonwatch on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Case 52 x 46.6mmstainless steel case with black PVD coating Thickness 11.8mm Lug width 23.5mm Dial Black dial which lights up in blue when activated Hands Brass hour, minute and second hands with an “or noir” treatment Movement Quartz movement Bracelet Black rubber strap with pin buckle Glass Sapphire crystal Water resistance 5 bar (50 m)
Case 51 x 47.2mm stainless steel case with black PVD coating Thickness 13.8mm Lug width 23.0mm Dial Black dial with blue digital display Hands Brass hour, minute and second hands with an “or noir” treatment Movement Quartz movement Bracelet Black rubber strap with pin buckle Glass Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating Water resistance 10 bar (100 m)
Limited edition2000 pieces
🔴Price:
CHF 2250 EUR 2592 USD 2500
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“We, at Parmigiani Fleurier, embrace a vision that transcends mere timekeeping to touch the very essence of our world’s cultural and historical diversity. This vision shapes every creation of the brand, bearing witness to our deep commitment to understanding and respecting the multifaceted nature of time across epochs and civilizations.” — Guido Terreni, CEO Parmigiani Fleurier Michel Parmigiani, Founder and Master Restorer
Multicultural Approach and Diversity: We view calendars not only as instruments of measurement but as true mirrors of the civilizations that conceived them. This recognition of calendars as expressions of cultural diversity guides our design process, encouraging us to integrate the specificities of each society into our timepieces. It is a celebration of the uniqueness of every culture, a tribute to their contribution to our collective perception of time.
Taking this vision further, we embrace an inclusive dimension, seeking to represent not only the diversity of cultures but also the plurality of human experiences. For Parmigiani Fleurier, inclusivity means valuing and respecting differences, offering a platform where every tradition can be seen and appreciated, thus contributing to an enriching dialogue between cultures.
The Importance of Calendars in Human History and Civilizations: Calendars reflect the history, beliefs, and philosophy of people. They structure our social and religious life, mark the passage of time, and punctuate the significant events of our existence. Recognizing their central role, we strive to create watches that are not only precision instruments but also custodians of history and tradition.
The Vision of Watchmaking as a Window to the World: Inspired by Michel Parmigiani’s belief that watchmaking should reveal history, culture, and philosophy, we are committed to making every watch an open window to the world. The Tonda PF Perpetual Hijri Calendar is a perfect example, embodying our desire to celebrate the richness of watchmaking traditions while paying homage to the sacredness of time in diverse cultures.
TONDA PF AT THE FOREFRONT OF CALENDAR COMPLICATIONS
At Parmigiani Fleurier, we proudly assert our position as a pioneer in the delicate and historically rooted art of calendar complications, a domain where poetry meets astronomical precision, where history and cultures are based on the movement of celestial bodies, the sun, and the moon.
The Tonda PF collection offers three masterpieces dedicated to this theme: the complete Chinese calendar Xiali, the Western Gregorian calendar, and finally the new Islamic Hijri calendar. This is a technical and cultural feat. Together, these creations bear witness to a profound respect for the diversity of cultures and the complexity of the time that unites us.
TONDA PF HIJRI PERPETUAL CALENDAR A CULTURAL ODE TO A GREAT CIVILISATION
In 2011, Michel Parmigiani created the Hijri Calendar Table Clock after he was inspired by the restoration of a pocket watch that featured an Arabic calendar.
This remarkable achievement was made further impressive when it was miniaturized in wristwatch form as the Hijri Perpetual Calendar which won the 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Innovation Prize. In 2023, Parmigiani Fleurier released the Tonda PF Hijri Perpetual Calendar in a platinum case with a fresh design language and simpler dial.
The Tonda PF
Hijri Perpetual Calendar is a horological expression of the Tabular
Islamic calendar which was developed by Muslim scholars and astronomers
in the 8th century. This system makes it possible for historians to
convert Islamic dates to Gregorian dates and also makes the Hijri
Perpetual Calendar possible. The first year of the Hijri calendar
corresponds to the year 622 CE and is marked by the Prophet Muhammad’s
Hijrah (Arabic for “migration”) from Mecca to Medina in modern-day Saudi
Arabia.
The lunar Hijri calendar is based on the cycles of the moon in
comparison to the solar Gregorian calendar and lunisolar Chinese Xiali
calendar. This makes for a 30-year cycle with each year consisting of 12
months that are 29 or 30 days long. In each 30-year cycle there are 19
common years consisting of 354 days and 11 abundant years consisting of
355 days.
THE SACREDNESS OF TIME
There are four sacred months of the year during which there is to be
no violence, no war or wrongdoing bur rather a renewed and heightened
focus on piety and carrying out good deeds.
Three of these sacred months occur consecutively beginning with the
11th month of the year Dhul-Qa’dah (denoted by ١١ on the month sub-dial)
followed by Dhul-Hijjah (denoted by ١٢), and then the first month of
the new year which is Muharram (denoted by ١). These three sacred months
being consecutive makes sense when one considers that Dhul-Hijjah is
when the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca occurs, with the months before and
after ensuring peaceful journeys to Mecca and to return home. Finally
there is Rajab (denoted by ٧) which is the seventh month of the year.
Landing right in the middle of the year, Rajab is also a time for peace
and reflection in the lead-up to Ramadan as well as a time for the
voluntary pilgrimage to Mecca known as an Umrah.
Denoted by ٩ in red is the month of Ramadan during which Muslims fast
from sunrise to sundown for either 29 or 30 days. The month culminates
with Eid al-Fitr which is the first of two major Islamic holidays, the
second of which being Eid Al-Adha which always lands on the tenth day of
the last month of the year.
STEEL AND VIRIDIAN GREEN
The new Tonda PF
Hijri Perpetual Calendar has a 100m water-resistant stainless-steel
case with alternating satin and polished finishes. Its signature fluted
bezel is in 950 platinum and it is paired with a matching
stainless-steel bracelet with folding clasp.
The viridian green dial is
hand finished with a Grain d’Orge guilloche. The applied hour markers
and skeletonized delta hour and minute hands are crafted in 18k gold
with rhodium plating. The second hand and calendar subdial hands are
made of rhodiumplated steel.
ISLAMIC CALENDAR
The Parmigiani
Tonda PF Hijri Perpetual Calendar is equipped with the Caliber PF009automatic movement, which operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz)
and has a power reserve of 48 hours.
The intricate movement has beveled
bridges. The skeletonized rotor is chiseled from platinum with a
polished and sandblasted finish. Like the case and dial, it is
meticulously finished with Côtes de Genève and perlage throughout.
The Tonda PF Hijri Perpetual Calendar displays all the information on
the dial. The 12-hour subdial shows the 30-year cycle with the abundant
355-day years in beige and the standard 354-day years in white. The 3
o’clock subdial indicates the numbered months of the year with the ninth
month of Ramadan highlighted in bright red.
The 9 o’clock subdial shows
the days of the month with an aperture indicating whether it is a
30-day abundant month or a 29-day common month. A white aperture
indicates a 29-day month.
The activated beige aperture indicates a
30-day month, with the number 30 in beige and written in Arabic as ۳۰
Finally, the 6 o’clock subdial features the blue aventurine moon phase
display, which shows the position of the moon in the northern and
southern hemispheres.
CASE Polished and satin-finished stainless steel with platinum 950 knurled bezel Dimensions: Ø 42mm, thickness: 11.2 mm, crown: Ø 6 mm Glass: ARunic anti-reflective sapphire, Back: sapphire Water resistance: 100 meters Engraving on case back: serial number– “PARMIGIANI FLEURIER” DIAL Colour: Viridian green Finishing:Grain d’Orge hand-guilloché Indexes:18ct gold rhodium-plated appliques HANDS Hours and minutes: Delta-shaped Hours and minutes: 18ct gold rhodium-plated appliques Moon phase: blue aventurine Seconds and calendar: rhodium-plated steel MOVEMENT PERPETUAL CALENDAR, MOON PHASE INDICATOR The intricate movement has beveled bridges. The skeletonized rotor is chiseled from platinum with a polished and sandblasted finish. Like the case and dial, it is meticulously finished with Côtes de Genève and perlage throughout. Caliber PF009
