Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Titanium Abyss Meteorite Watch: Piece of Space on Your Wrist

The slide of space metal on my wrist speaks nothing. It sit down there, held in titanium and anti-reflective sapphire. And sheltered from the dust that once showered in its surface at mind blowing speeds, leaving distinctive patterns. These patterns say that Parmigiani have taken efforts to research and engineering. Having been painted by a world-first process of galvanization, the meteorite dial is now preserved forever. It has reached here, and with that, brought an opportunity for us to look to the outer space and imagine what surprises wait for us there.

Let's face it, a watch dial is one of the most significant modules that makes a timepiece. It’s the way in which the time kept by the mechanism is sent to the wearer. It is on dials we get art, carving, and messages. In this case, we see the past. A unique piece of meteorite has been cut, designed, and preserved so it is able to do this essential role. Smeared silver markers in Parmigiani's classically slim designs brilliantly praise the slim ups and downs of the dial. The circled silver markers make the watch seem as if it is about to enter warp speed like a meteorite. And it’s an excellent frame for this astronomically-inspired piece.

As a matter of fact, ceramic bearings cost about double that of steel. There is much argument over whether they noticeably decrease friction. Yet most professionals agree that there is an advantage in terms of smoothness and durability. And won’t matter how much expensive it may be. Also, Parmigiani have sheltered a lot more bearings than one may expect to find. The constant & steady line of white spheres can noticeably be seen with the bare eye.

Time lefts marks on us all. There is no way to dodge the getting old process, no way to slow time's harsh assault on our delicate bodily form. Frightening as the thought may be, we start to appreciate the results that time left on our life. That's just what I imagine about when I gaze down at my wrist and see the look of the Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Titanium Abyss Meteorite gazing back up at me. As I said earlier, the dial is cut from a slide of an antique space meteorite. And thus took a lengthy road to my wrist, but I appreciate it all the way for it. I appreciate it since there's not anything like it: it's a part of natural history, and it's my most important everyday gadget.

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