
Q&A with Michel Parmigiani of Parmigiani Fleurier
Oster Jewelers recently welcomed master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani of Parmigiani Fleurier to Denver. While in Denver, Mr. Parmigiani presented an extensive collection of Parmigiani watches at a special Meetup held at Oster Jewelers. Afterwards we had a Question and Answer session with the CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier:
Oster: Do you have a watch that reflects you the most as a person?
Michel Parmigiani: The whole collection is reflecting of myself depending on circumstances and events. I would say I do have a special affection for the Kalpa though.
O: When creating a watch, which do you appreciate more: technical challenges or artistic design?
MP: Being a watchmaker obviously the technical challenge is what keeps me up at night. However, a beautiful movement is only validated by a matching harmonious design.

The Parmigiani Tonda Tourbillon is housed in a platinum case and has a black alligator Hermès strap.
O: Now that you are CEO again what major changes on the horizon do you see for your brand?
MP: I was always a huge guiding piece to the equation over the years and now that I’m CEO again I will pursue the same goals that have been driving the brand for almost 20 years.
O: Is there another living watch maker that you hold in high regard?
MP: Greubel Forsey.

The Parmigiani Tonda Centum Perpetual Calendar is housed in an 18krg case and is truly a piece of technical artwork.
O: If you had not become a watchmaker what other industry would have sparked your interest?
MP: Architecture and design.
O: Is there anything that you find disappointing about the modern watch industry?
MP: The corner cutting and loss of focus on craftsmanship led by the integration of very special brands into large corporate groups.
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