Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca

If you’re someone who rolls your eyes every time a new GMT watch drops with yet another overly busy dial or color-coded bezel, Parmigiani Fleurier might have just given you a reason to sit up. Confidently, and with zero gimmicks, they’ve introduced the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca: a watch that brings both emotional resonance and technical restraint to the dual-time game. And yes, that green dial? It’s just as captivating in person as it sounds on paper.

This isn’t Parmigiani’s first rodeo with the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante (the original released in 2022), but this Verzasca edition is the first to really lean into color as part of the storytelling. And honestly, it works. There’s something inherently calming about the way this watch handles travel time—almost like it’s encouraging you to breathe through your itinerary, not race through it.

The Basics

Case: 40mm stainless steel, 10.7mm thick, platinum 950 bezel
Crystal: Sapphire (front and case back)
Movement: Parmigiani Fleurier PF051, automatic, 48-hour power reserve, micro-rotor
Water Resistance: 60m
Strap Options: Integrated polished and satin-finished stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp
Price: CHF 28,000

The Juice

Let’s start with what makes this GMT different: the split-hand “rattrapante” complication. On the surface, it looks like any other elegant, minimalist three-hander. But underneath, there’s some clever horological magic. You’ve got two hour hands—one in white gold, the other in rose gold—stacked on top of each other. When you press the pusher at 8 o'clock, the white gold hand jumps forward in one-hour increments, tracking local time while the rose gold hand stays fixed to your home time. When you’re done hopping time zones? Press the pusher integrated into the crown and the hands snap back together. It’s almost too satisfying. The result is a dial that doesn’t scream “I’m a complication!” It whispers it.

Now about that dial—Verzasca Green. Inspired by the waters of Switzerland’s Verzasca Valley, the tone is more than just pretty. It feels meditative, almost elemental, especially paired with the finely hand-guilloché Grain d’Orge pattern that ripples across the dial. It’s luxury that feels grounded—there’s nothing flashy or over-the-top here. The white gold and rose gold hands float just above the surface, catching the light with every move, while the 18ct rhodium-plated indices keep things crisp.

Inside, the PF051 movement keeps everything tight. It’s thin, precise, and beautifully finished: Côtes de Genève, perlage, bevelled bridges. But what really sells it is the 22ct rose gold micro-rotor automatic winding mechanism. It keeps the movement slim (just 4.9mm thick) and ensures the watch sits comfortably on the wrist despite its integrated steel bracelet and 40mm case. Speaking of, the case wears incredibly well. It’s polished and satin-finished in all the right places, with that signature platinum bezel providing just enough visual texture to keep things interesting, but not too much to ruin the rest of the piece.

There’s an underlying confidence in how Parmigiani approaches this watch. They’re not chasing trends or trying to shock anyone. This isn’t a tool watch masquerading as a dress watch. It’s an elegant piece that just happens to be useful as hell.

Final Thoughts

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca is for a very specific kind of collector- someone who values restraint over recognition, who’s looking for clever functionality wrapped in pure aesthetic simplicity. It’s not the watch you flex; it’s the one you feel.

At CHF 28,000, this isn’t entry-level or mid-level anything. But for those who understand how Parmigiani is integrating real innovation without disrupting visual harmony, this is money well spent. You’re not just buying a GMT. You’re buying a philosophy of timekeeping that’s human, personal, and beautifully under the radar.

In a world of oversized logos and unnecessary complications, the Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante Verzasca feels like a quiet rebellion, that wears like and looks like a dream.

Find out more about this watch here.