The New Patek Philippe Twenty~4 7340/1R Perpetual Calendar

Introduced in 1999, the Twenty~4 collection was Patek Philippe’s first dedicated line of feminine timepieces. The original model featured an Art Deco-inspired manchette (cuff) design, but in 2018, the brand unveiled the Twenty~4 Automatic, which is a round-cased iteration powered by an automatic movement. This year, Patek Philippe elevates the collection further by introducing a perpetual calendar complication, marking the collection's debut in the realm of Grand Complications.
Crafted entirely in 18K rose gold, the watch features a 36mm case with a slender profile of just 9.95mm, making it sit gracefully on the wrist. The case is meticulously finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces, enhancing its refined aesthetic. Two dial options are available. The Ref. 7340/1R-001 features a silvery opaline dial with a vertical satin finish, evoking the texture of shantung silk that feature irregular texture, while the Ref. 7340/1R-010 presents an olive green sunburst dial for a more contemporary appeal.

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Introducing Audemars Piguet Unveils the Code 11.59 Tuscany Blue Special Edition

A grained dial reflecting the brand’s legacy in handcrafted decoration

ByWaqt

01.03.2025

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After Audemars Piguet unveils its first-semester novelties for 2025 and in celebration of its 150th anniversary, the brand introduces a new addition to the Code 11.59 Chronograph collection—the Tuscany Special Edition. This striking timepiece features a two-tone case, combining blue ceramic and 18k white gold, complemented by a textured grained dial.

The case construction blends polished 18k white gold with a blue ceramic mid-section, while the lugs showcase an openworked, futuristic design. Measuring 41mm in diameter, approximately 50mm lug-to-lug, and 12.6mm in thickness, the watch offers a water resistance of 30 meters.

The Tuscany Blue dial features a distinctive grainy texture, adding depth to its aesthetic. The three sub-dials have a snailed finish, while the raised peripheral flange integrates a circular snailed tachymeter scale, with its pronounced slope marking the minutes/seconds track.

Unlike other Code 11.59 Chronographs, this edition omits the date window at 4:30. The hour markers are set with baguette-cut diamonds, a departure from previous chronograph models, while Super-LumiNova is applied exclusively to the hour and minute hands.

The sapphire caseback reveals the Audemars Piguet Calibre 4409, a self-winding flyback chronograph movement. Unlike the caliber used in the steel 150th-anniversary edition, this movement eliminates the date display, maintaining a clean, symmetrical dial layout. Operating at 4Hz, the movement boasts a 70-hour power reserve and features a column wheel for smooth chronograph actuation. The openworked 22k gold rotor showcases Audemars Piguet’s meticulous finishing and high-end decoration.

Completing the timepiece is a blue rubber-coated strap, secured with an 18k white gold pin buckle. The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Tuscany Edition is priced at CHF 74,500, approximately AED 303,180.

For more information visit the official website of Audemars Piguet.

Technical specifications: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Dial

Reference: 126439NB.OO.A346KB.01
Case: 8-carat white gold, blue ceramic case middle, Double-curved glareproofed sapphire crystal, Sapphire caseback
Diameter: 41 mm
Height: 12.6mm
Water resistance: 30 m
Dial: Tuscany Blue grained dial, blue inner bezel, azured blue counters, baguette-cut diamonds hour-indices, hands in 18-carat white gold filled with luminescent material
Movement: automatic, in house, calibre 4409, flyback chronograph, components 349, 40 jewels, diameter 32mm, thickness 6.8mm
Power reserve: 70 hours
Frequency: 28,800 VPH (4 Hz)
Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, centre seconds
Bracelet / Strap: Blue rubber-coated strap is fitted with a white gold pin buckle
Price: 74,500 CHF which is equivalent approximately to 303,180 AED