SIHH 2008: Parmigiani Kalpa Hemispheres Watch Inspired By Famed Sailor Bernard Stamm

The Parmigiani Kalpa Hemispheres watch carries on the reputation of Parmigiani Fleurier for crafting exceptional timepieces with prestigious and ingenious complications.  This watch features a horologically advanced dual-time zone function that is optimal for dedicated travelers; in addition to the primary time display with its day/night indicator at 6 o'clock, the watch features a secondary large subdial at 12 o'clock which features hour and minute hands which may both be set entirely independent of the primary display.  This independent minute hand feature is extremely unusual in GMT watches, and allows the Kalpa Hemispheres model to be set to those tricky timezones which are offset from UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) by a factor of a 15 or 30 minutes.

A date display and a secondary day/night indicator for the supplementary timezone are other useful elements; the independent timezone feature is set via a smaller crown located above the primary winding crown.  Parmigiani Fleurier drew its inspiration for this remarkable watch from Swiss yachtsman Bernard Stamm, who has captivated the world with his daring round-the-world races and intrepid spirit of boundary-charging adventure.  

The Parmigiani Kalpa Hemispheres watch is presented in the elegant and distinctive Kalpa case, which features tonneau contours and a fancy lug design; sapphire crystals are fitted to both sides.  The watch is presented in both 18K pink gold, and stainless steel versions, in several dial combinations.  The self-winding movement is manufactured by Parmigiani, and features elegant 'Cotes de Geneve' patterns on the bridges.  Straps are in crocodile, and buckles are in steel or 18K gold, according to the model.