It was no surprise they Patek Philippe Astronomical Celestial Double Dial XPA321 watches went with Parmigiani Fleurier, and their Bugatti 370 wristwatch is one of the watches that has and will shape the future of the the watch field. The 370 was released just as Bugatti was set to reveal the Veyron, perhaps the supercar of our generation.Well, Bugatti is working on another game-changing car and Parmigiani is working another game-changing timepiece. Although only in concept form, we are thoroughly impressed with what we fully expect to be a production watch from Parmigiani in a year or two. Wait, did we say watch? We actually meant watch, dashboard clock, table clock, and pocket watch.Yes, this 7 day tourbillon from Bugatti is shaped into a small Patek Philippe Astronomical Celestial Double Dial XPA321 watches removable timepiece that can be placed into a wristwatch or into a pocketwatch. Although, more impressively the timepiece can also snap right into the dashboard of the new Bugatti supercar. Also, since this timepiece is a mechanical tourbillon that requires winding, Parmigiani has covered that base as well.The fourth place where this Parmigiani concept timepiece may rest is in a table-top clock. Here, the timepiece is wound via the crown every five days. Impressed? You should be. There are no details on expected availability or price, but if and when this little mobile marvel of modern watch is made, you can guarantee we'll let you know.
Editor's NoteContributor Blake Buettner is on assignment this week visiting the Parmigiani-Fleurier manufacture in Switzerland. Tune in for regular updates!Having been invited to take part in an intimate glimpse of the Parmigiani-Fleurier manufacture, I find myself in northwestern Switzerland enjoying a sublime sunset over the Swiss Alps with lake Neuchatel at my feet. A gracious introduction and dinner behind me, busy days of touring the manufacturing facilities and interaction with Patek Philippe Astronomical Celestial Double Dial XPA321 watches some of the key figures in Parmigiani's foundation lay ahead.Thanks to some truly good-natured people, I found welcome transport from the airport in Zurich to my water-top hotel room in Neuchatel. Yes, this hotel room sits entirely upon the succes of lake Neuchatel, not without the ubiquitous "patio lifted straight from a yacht" (wait, did i say "ubiquitous"? because I actually meant "absurdly awesome"). A world of unique in-house movements, automotive inspired timepieces, the Patek Philippe Astronomical Celestial Double Dial XPA321 watches Montreux Jazz festival and many brief road trips await my participation.Keep an eye out for daily updates including photos and videos for the rest of the week. Much like Jason brought you an up close view of A. Lange & Söhne a couple weeks back, expect a rare view inside one of Switzerland's best kept secrets.When Bugatti decided to collaborate with a watch company, you can be damn sure they had the prom queen's pick.
