In 2018, the brand is paying tribute to the first watch created by Michel Parmigiani – the Toric – by successfully subjecting it to the five formidable stages of the Fleurier Quality certification, which tests the watch's movement, the reliability of its rate and also certifies the high-quality craftsmanship of every component. This is the first time that the Fleurier Quality stamp has adorned a Toric watch, constituting a symbolic accolade for Parmigiani Fleurier.

The Toric Qualité Fleurier bears the distinctive feature of all Toric models: a bezel formed of two gadroons alternating with knurling based on the harmonious proportions of the golden ratio. An artisan has created the knurling by hand on every Toric produced since 1997. This rare form of craftsmanship consists of manipulating the material with a wheel that leaves the imprint of its notches in the metal. The bezel must be rotated somewhere between 100 and 1,000 times to obtain a perfectly knurled result. Every Toric case middle is unique, instantly showcasing the prestige of the Toric Qualité Fleurier.
 

The Fleurier Quality stamp certifies flawless technical and aesthetic craftsmanship in a watch. All Fleurier Quality watches must meet the following requirements:

• 100% made in Switzerland

The watch must be entirely designed, produced, assembled and tested in Switzerland, with each component accompanied by a certificate of origin. This criterion substantially exceeds the requirements of the widely used "Swiss Made" label, which can be met without meaningful testing provided 60% of the watch head has been produced in Switzerland.

• High-quality craftsmanship

Only traditional materials, whether precious or innovative, may be used in the watch. Plastics are prohibited. These materials must be decorated in a way that reflects expertise and adds value. Each component is examined in detail by the Fleurier Quality Foundation to certify its level of craftsmanship and ensure that it does not compromise the watch's technical reliability.
 

• COSC – Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute

COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) is a neutral body that evaluates high-end movements using a programme of special tests involving changes in temperature and position over 16 days. Each movement is evaluated individually, and must demonstrate flawless timekeeping.

• The Chronofiable test

The Chronofiable test is performed in an independent laboratory which evaluates the watch head's reliability when exposed to shocks, wear, water and magnetism. Watches undergo an ageing cycle equivalent to six months on the wrist, push and pull tests on the stem and push-pieces, magnetic field and water resistance tests, and a series of shocks on the pendulum impact tester.
 

• The Fleuritest – a unique wearing simulator

Once in its final configuration, the watch spends 24 hours in the "Fleuritest", the only machine of its kind in the watchmaking world. This computer-controlled simulator makes three-dimensional movements that mimic ordinary day-to-day activities – putting on a pullover, jogging, looking for something in a bag, etc. The Fleuritest measures the watch's timekeeping, with tolerances of between 0 and +5 seconds per day, making it one of the most demanding devices in existence.

Michel Parmigiani is passionate about the Fleurier Quality certification. It represents a gold standard for quality and concerns all Parmigiani Fleurier watch collections, pushing the boundaries of excellence for each creation.