The first watch fully made from Cermet—a lightweight, ultra-tough ceramic-metal hybrid—just hits different
In the rarefied air of independent Manufactures, Parmigiani Fleurier has always done things its own way. Now, with the new Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet, it’s once again throwing down the gauntlet—this time with a full-on material flex.
Let’s talk Cermet. If you’re picturing a ceramic-metal hybrid, you’re on the right track. Think: the resilience of ceramic, fused with the featherlight touch of metal. But Parmigiani isn’t just using it for a bezel insert or some decorative trim.
This is the first time ever a brand has built a watch case, fluted bezel, crown, pushers and pin buckle entirely out of Cermet. That’s 72 separate components, all carefully machined and hand-assembled over the course of a day. No shortcuts here.
So what’s the big deal with Cermet? For one, it’s tough. We’re talking 1450 Vickers hardness—harder than titanium, yet lighter. It’s been a go-to in aerospace for years, but never in a fully Cermet watch.
Parmigiani spent three years developing this unique formulation, blending titanium and ceramic powders in a process likened to “refining the purest sake.” The result? A futuristic, matte-yet-metallic surface that plays with light in quietly dramatic ways.
The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph comes in two understated shades: Milano Blue and London Grey. Both are paired with a stealthy rubber strap that mimics the brand’s signature knurled bezel pattern. And don’t let the name “Sport” fool you. This isn’t some chunky gym watch. It’s slim, sleek, and undeniably refined.
Inside beats Parmigiani’s COSC-certified PF070 movement—a high-frequency integrated chrono running at 36,000vph. Precise and automatic, it delivers performance as sharp as the case it’s wrapped in.
The Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Ultra-Cermet isn’t about shouting. It’s about shifting the conversation away from flash and hype, and towards material innovation, technical finesse and thoughtful design. It’s a chronograph for those who know their stealth luxury and want the future of watchmaking on their wrist now.
