Perrelet's latest offering, the Turbine Pink Flamingo, emerges as a vibrant and playful addition to the Turbine Titanium 41 collection. It embraces a bold and disruptive identity, showcasing a design philosophy that is a clear part of Perrelet’s DNA. The watch presents a refreshing take on the brand's signature Turbine technology. The watch draws inspiration from the vivid hues of a flamingo's feathers, creating a visually striking timepiece.
The brand’s, Perrelet, history starts in 1777. Abraham-Louis Perrelet began creating time pieces, including creating the first self-winding movement. Perrelet also created the first pedometer in 1780. The long standing heritage and innovations in horology has placed Perrelet in a prestige place, and they have continued the traditions since. Perrelet is now part of the Festina Group since 2004, owned by Spanish entrepreneur Miguel Rodriguez, the brand now has full creative control with an in-house manufacturing.
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The Turbine Pink Flamingo’s case design borrows heavily from the Turbine EVO, a second-generation Turbine model released in 2019. Maintaining a round shape, the case is updated with a more modern aesthetic. It's constructed from black DLC-coated grade 2 titanium, offering a lightweight yet robust build. The 41mm diameter and 13.9mm thickness, coupled with the ergonomic design, ensure a comfortable fit even on smaller wrists. The use of titanium contributes to the watch's lightness, enhancing its wearability. The case features a flat bezel, vertically fluted case band, and a prominent, fluted crown, adorned with the Perrelet logo, to allow for a better grip.
The dial of the Turbine Pink Flamingo is truly where the watch comes alive. It stays true to Perrelet's tradition of complex and dynamic dials. The dial comprises three key elements: the sub-dial with ever-changing motifs, the brand's signature 12-blade turbine, and a distinct hour track. The hour track combines raised hour markers with Arabic numerals, all filled with white Super-LumiNova to make it easy to read in low-light. The focal point, of course, is the lower dial which exhibits a vibrant pink flamingo hue, contrasting against a black background.
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The "Pink Flamingo" color is more than just an aesthetic choice. It's a nod to the 1980s retro-futuristic aesthetic of Miami, Florida. This vibrant hue is inspired by the natural pigmentation of flamingos, derived from their diet of shrimp. The color evokes the energy of Miami, reminiscent of its tropical climate, Latin influences, and the "Miami Vice" era. It's a city known for its perpetual summer, lively parties, and a mix of luxury and underworld intrigue. This connection to Miami adds a layer of fun and escapism to the watch's design.
The 12-blade turbine, a signature of Perrelet watches, is made of black anodized aluminum with five tungsten counterweights. As the turbine spins, driven by the wearer's movements, it creates a "see-through" effect, revealing the pink flamingo motif on the sub-dial below. This dynamic interplay of motion and color is central to the Turbine Pink Flamingo's unique appeal. The faster the spin, the more the motif comes alive.
Powering the Turbine Pink Flamingo is the in-house P-331-MH self-winding caliber. This movement is not only aesthetically pleasing but also boasts impressive technical credentials. It holds both COSC and Chronofiable® certifications, signifying its high precision and reliability after rigorous testing. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound. The movement is crafted by SOPROD, a sister company within the Festina Group, ensuring the quality and integrity of Perrelet's timepieces.
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Perrelet's commitment to high-end Swiss watchmaking standards is evident in the movement's finishing. Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, the movement features circular graining decoration on the bridges. The open-worked, rhodium-plated oscillating weight, mounted on ball bearings, is embellished with the Maison's logo, showcasing the brand’s care in detail and manufacturing.
The Turbine Pink Flamingo features central hour, minute, and seconds hands. The hour and minute hands are luminescent, further enhancing readability. The central seconds hand is rendered in the same pink flamingo hue as the lower dial, creating a cohesive and visually appealing design. The absence of additional complications allows the unique Turbine mechanism and the vibrant color scheme to take center stage.
The watch is paired with a pink flamingo rubber strap, perfectly matching the dial's color and contributing to the watch's overall theme. The strap is integrated into the case via geometric lugs, ensuring a seamless and comfortable fit. The strap is secured with a black DLC-coated titanium pin buckle, featuring the Perrelet logo, a subtle branding.
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The sapphire crystal covering the dial is treated with a double anti-reflective coating, ensuring optimal clarity and legibility from various angles. This practical feature underscores Perrelet's attention to both aesthetics and functionality, prioritizing the wearer's experience.
The case is water-resistant to 10 ATM (approximately 100 meters). While not a dive watch, this level of water resistance provides ample protection for everyday wear and accidental exposure to water. This feature adds to the watch's versatility and practicality.
The vertical grooves on the case band, a hallmark of Perrelet's design, extend almost seamlessly across the ring that secures the sapphire crystal to the caseback. This detail showcases the brand's commitment to cohesive design and attention to even the smallest elements.
The choice of grade 2 titanium for the case material not only contributes to the watch's lightness but also its durability. Titanium is known for its strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for a watch designed for daily wear.
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The P-331-MH caliber's certifications, COSC and Chronofiable®, are testaments to its quality. The COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification is a prestigious designation awarded to watches that meet rigorous accuracy standards. The Chronofiable® certification further ensures the movement's durability and reliability over time.
The Turbine Pink Flamingo will be available starting February 27, 2025. It can be purchased through authorized Perrelet retailers worldwide. For customers in Europe and the US, the watch will also be available for purchase on Perrelet's official e-commerce site, especially convenient for those who do not have a local retailer. The recommended retail price is set at EURO/CHF 4,980.00 or USD 5,250.00.
Case: Round, grade 2 titanium with black DLC coating. Diameter: 41 mm. Thickness: 13.90 mm. Flat bezel. Fluted case band. Prominent crown with Perrelet logo. Sapphire glass with double anti-reflective treatment. Water-resistance: 10 ATM.
Movement: In-house manufacture self-winding calibre P-331-MH. Chronofiable ® and COSC certified. 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). 25 Jewels. 42 hours power reserve. Bridges: rhodium-plated, circular graining decoration. Open-worked oscillating weight on ball bearings, rhodium-plated, personalized with Perrelet logo.
Dial: Turbine Technology. 12-blade turbine in black anodised aluminium with five tungsten counterweights below. Lower dial depicted with pink flamingo turbine set against a black background. Arabic numerals mixed with indices, filled with white Super-LumiNova, embossed on a matt black ring. Central luminescent hour and minute hands. Central seconds hand in pink flamingo matching the colour of the lower dial.
Strap: Pink flamingo rubber strap. Black DLC coated titanium buckle with Perrelet logo.
Price: EURO/CHF 4,980.00 / USD 5,250.00
Reference Number: A4067/8
Notes: Inspired by the vibrant colors of flamingos and the 1980s Miami aesthetic. Features Perrelet's signature Turbine technology, creating dynamic visual effects. Available from February 27, 2025.