The simplest things are hardest to do, and watch connoisseurs tend to agree that a solid, honest-to-goodness chronograph watch can be a rather rare object to chance upon. Parmigiani’s latest timepiece, the Tonda Métrographe suits the modern man for whom drama can be found in the court room and battles, in the board room.

Offering an in-house manufactured chronograph movement, Calibre PF315, this classic timekeeper would please most chronograph lovers. But there is a twist.

When night falls, the chronograph counters glow with a delightful efferverscence known, understood and appreciated especially by urbanites. After all, who wouldn’t relish an exhilarating night out at the city’s hottest clubs after a hard day’s work?

Only the 30-minute and 12-hour totalisers have been highlighted with SuperLuminova, forming a lucky figure eight, while the small seconds counter charts its path steadily and discreetly. The addition of a date aperture at six o’clock fulfils its duty as the ideal wrist accessory for the busy executive.

In addition to the original bracelet version, Parmigiani also offers a beautiful black calf leather strap made by none other than the world’s most renowned leather making maison, Hermès.

But if you’re seeking even more discretion, then an alternative model without the SuperLuminova chronograph counters is also available, and it comes with a grained white dial. Rose gold plated appliques give it a resolute touch of traditional haute horology.