Kalpa Tonda 39 Qualité Fleurier Ref. PF600316.01

The Qualité Fleurier is a foundation that certifies watches that have met high criteria and finishing standards. Located in Fleurier, a watchmaking town in the Jura mountains of Switzerland, the foundation was formed by the local watchmaking companies Bovet, Chopard, Parmigiani, and Vaucher to push the limits of quality standards for the area.

Watchmaking in this region is widely recognized as some of the finest craftsmanship in the world. While the QF certification may be viewed as a formality in some respects, it still reinforces the horological prowess of the region and its commitment to only the highest form of watchmaking art.

It is worth noting that the Swiss federal government, the canton of Neuchâtel in the Val-de-Travers, supports the Fleurier Quality Foundation and certification practices.

Accompanying materials:
Watch, box and papers

Condition:
Fair, obvious signs of wear

Warranty & Authenticity:
The watch comes with a 24 Month, limited warranty from Greenwich Time, alongside a lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

QF certification consists of five requirements: two are stipulations regarding the place of manufacture quality of materials, while the remaining three are actual trials.

First, the watches 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."

Second, only traditional materials may be used (plastics and other synthetics are forbidden ).

Third, the movement is certified by the C.O.S.C as a certified chronometer.

The fourth and fifth tests are the Chronofiable test and the Fleuritest. The first of the two simulates six month's wear and tear, including manipulation of the crown and pushers (if any), as well as reliability under exposure to magnetism, moisture, and shocks. The Fleuritest is a 24-hour simulated wear test, using a unique machine that simulates the movement of a watch through the day in daily use; to pass, accuracy must be within a tolerance of 0/+5 seconds per day.