Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande was introduced in 2006: a tonneau-shaped daily dress watch with the brand’s teardrop lugs, clear time/date display (often with a 6 o’clock small seconds depending on the version) and the in-house automatic PF331 movement (twin barrels, ~55 h) inside 30 m water-resistant steel, gold or palladium cases with sapphire crystals. The “Grande” format aims for broad dial real estate, balanced legibility and comfortable wear.

Tonneau design: teardrop lugs and balanced reading

The Kalpa recipe pairs a seamless tonneau mid-case with flowing teardrop lugs, a clean dial (applied markers/Arabic depending on series) and a crisp minute track; the date is typically at 6 o’clock, sometimes paired with a small seconds, while faceted delta hands secure instant time capture. The architecture balances surface and mass to deliver presence without trading away everyday clarity.

Case, dimensions and comfort

Depending on reference, Kalpa Grande measures about 44.7 × 37.2 mm (so-called “XL”) or 46.6 × 34 mm, at roughly 9.2 mm thick; water-resistance is 3 ATM/30 m, with a domed sapphire enhancing dial depth and short lugs stabilising the fit on an alligator strap. On wrist, the wide frontal area stays civil thanks to the case curvature and early strap drop.

PF331 movement: twin barrels, 28,800 vph and ~55 h

Most Kalpa Grande automatics use PF331 (and relatives), Parmigiani’s first in-house automatic: twin barrels in series, uni-directional winding, 28,800 vph and about 50–55 hours of reserve, with careful finishing and an openworked rotor on many pieces. The calibre blends practical autonomy with visible craft, reinforcing discreet haute horlogerie credentials.

Materials and variants: steel, gold, palladium

The line spans steel (often silver/blue dials), red/white gold (guilloché, applied markers) and limited palladium runs, typically with sapphire backs; the common thread is the flowing case and 6 o’clock date, sometimes inside a small-seconds subdial. Metal choice shifts wrist personality more than it alters the underlying ergonomics.

Chronological milestones and key models (2006–2019)

(2006) Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande Pink Gold (PFC124-1000100-HA1241):

The modern “Grande” debut: polished pink-gold case, guilloché dial, date/small seconds and PF331 on display through the back; 30 m WR, ~9.25 mm thickness and an alligator strap on a pin buckle. It sets the visual grammar (teardrop lugs, broad dial) and the “dress-daily” brief. Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande PFC124-1000100-HA1241.

(2006–2009) Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande Steel “34 × 44”:

Steel case around 34 × 44 mm, silver dial with a guilloché centre, delta hands and an enlarged 6 o’clock date; same PF331 base and the signature rounded case with short lugs that tame the generous opening. This is the most versatile doorway into the line, with sapphire back and 30 m WR. Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande PF006811.01.

(2009) Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande “XL” Pink Gold 44.7 × 37.2:

Upsized to 44.7 × 37.2 mm while keeping thickness modest (~9.25 mm) and adopting PF331.02 (~55 h), this execution carries stronger presence yet remains cuff-friendly; the 6 o’clock date and small seconds simplify orientation and showcase the case shape. Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande PFC124-1000101.

(2014) Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande Steel “review”:

Specialist reviews noted the finishing quality and symmetry of case/dial on steel versions; wear comfort is highlighted as excellent for a large-opening tonneau watch, reinforcing PF331’s suitability for civil, everyday use. Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande Steel.

(2017) Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande Palladium (limited):

A scarce palladium take (~34 × 45 mm): naturally white tone, contained weight and very bright wrist presence; the technical base remains unchanged (PF331 auto, 30 m), the variant playing the material/rarity card for collectors. Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande Palladium.

(2018–2019) Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande “expanded palette”:

Arrival of blue, lavender or anthracite dials and additional steel/gold executions, sometimes with metal bracelets; the aim is to broaden office-to-evening contexts without altering the Kalpa shape DNA or the PF331 mechanics showcased on the back. Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa Grande PFC124-0000500. 

Conclusion

Kalpa Grande suits anyone wanting a shaped, readable and comfortable watch with the confidence of a twin-barrel automatic; the tonneau case, teardrop lugs and PF331 make an instantly Parmigiani signature. To decide, balance size/metal/dial for your routine, then check your short list against Dialicious customer reviews.

(Updated September 2025)