Warm Summer Nights: Rose Gold From Parmigiani, Visconti And Rolex

Forbes

23-07-2025

Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Rose Gold Sandstone.
Rose gold, an alloy of yellow gold and copper, offers a daybreak-like blush that flatters every skin tone and fancy, and the metal has become a mainstay for crafting such accessories as watches, pens, and jewelry. And while the shade has some variation owing to the amount of copper used in the mix, the overall mood it conveys reminds me of the magical hour—that time just after dawn or just before sunset—when the light is warm and everything it touches takes on a rosy radiance.
Carl Fabergé was a fan of the metal, using it in his famed Fabergé eggs, which inspired its working name, Russian gold. It was hugely popular during the Victorian Era, then surged during the Art Deco period of the early 20th century. And it has been used in various applications ever since.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Rose Gold Sandstone
Hinting of long late summer days and elegantly outfitted strolls on the beach, Parmigiani Fleurier's just-introduced Tonda PF Sport Chronograph Rose Gold Sandstone is designed for those who appreciate style and precision. The 42mm rose gold timepiece is driven by the COSC-certified PF070 caliber, an automatic manufacture movement with a 22-carat rose gold skeletonized oscillating weight and satin-finished open-worked bridges. The silver and sandstone-shaded dial is punctuated by 18-karat rose gold hand-applied indices. The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe. Its shade, 'Tufo,' is inspired by the pale volcanic stone found on Mediterranean coastlines; it is affixed to the wrist by a rose gold buckle.
Visconti Nikola Tesla
Visconti Nikola Tesla limited edition fountain pen.
Visconti is employing rose gold plate in its brand new limited edition Nikola Tesla writing instrument collection, which comprises just 88 pieces, fountain pen and capped rollerball. The design is inspired by Tesla's famous coils, which he invented in 1891, capable of creating impressive electrical discharges that inspire the décor of the pen. Three rose gold-plated rings resembling copper coil windings add interest and dimension to the fluorescent blue resin body, which showcases raised inscriptions of 'Tesla' and 'Visconti' in lime green. The fountain pen is fitted with an 18-karat rose gold-plated nib and Visconti's Power Filler filling system. A thrillingly illuminating presentation box houses the pen, which is part of Visconti's ongoing homage to great innovators and scientists.
Rolex Daytona Juan Pablo Montoya In Rose Gold
A new skeletonized Rolex Daytona in rose gold honoring Colombian Formula 1 race car driver Juan Pablo Montoya has just been introduced, crafted by customization specialist Artisans de Genève, says WatchPro. The watch's 4230 movement was disassembled, beveled, sandblasted, and polished by hand, and it features a triangular rotor in 22-karat gold visible via the exhibition case back. The subdials are in blue, yellow and red in honor of the Colombian flag, and the forged carbon tachymeter bezel is framed with a ring of rose gold. Earlier iterations produced by Artisans de Genève in conjunction with Montoya include editions in steel, platinum and yellow gold. Artisans de Genève is an independent Swiss workshop that personalizes watches for individuals upon request. Montoya won seven Formula One Grands Prix races across six seasons.