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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.

Introducing Corum Unveils Serpent Watch to Celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake

Open-Worked Dial Reveals the Beauty of the Iconic Movement

Many watch brands celebrated the upcoming of the Chinese New Year’s “Year of the Snake”, with special editions inspired by this occasion. One of the most prominent names to mark this event was “Corum”, a renowned Swiss watchmaker. that left its mark this year with a stunning release, the "Golden Bridge Classic Serpent", a watch that pays tribute to the snake symbol while showcasing the brand's iconic single-bridge movement, which is introduced first time in 1977 at the International Inventors' Fair in Geneva, the Golden Bridge movement, which was patented, has become a hallmark of Corum's dedication to both mechanical excellence and groundbreaking design.

The watch is housed in an elegant 5N 18k rose gold tonneau-shaped case, measuring 34mm in diameter, 51mm in length, and 11mm in thickness. The case is equipped with sapphire crystals on the front, back, and both sides, allowing a clear view of the intricate Golden Bridge movement within. The watch also features an 18k rose gold crown positioned at 6 o'clock, offering water-resistant up to 30 meters.

The open worked dial features a lush forest of 18K gold, crafted from hand-painted green leaves and vines, with a snake gracefully coiling around the iconic Golden Bridge movement. The movement bridge is engraved with the brand’s name and adorned with sword-shaped skeletonized hour and minute hands. The design shifts away from traditional dials, which typically include indicators and paths, placing the emphasis on the captivating vision of the bridge and the snake that wraps around it, creating a unique focal point.

The watch is powered by the Caliber CO 113, a hand-wound in-house movement that exemplifies precision and craftsmanship. It offers 40 hours of power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz). The movement features a patented construction with 190 individual parts and is made of 18k rose gold.

It comes with a brown alligator leather strap, and 5N 18K rose gold triple-blade folding clasp. This watch is a unique piece that will not be made again, and priced at CHF 250,000 approximately equivalent to AED 1,100,000.

For more information, you can visit Corum’s official website.

Technical specifications: Corum Golden Bridge Classic Serpent
  1. Reference: B113/04532 - 113.185.55/0F02 
  2. Case: 18k rose gold, tonneau-shaped case, sapphire crystals on front, back, both sides, 18k rose gold crown at 6 o'clock
  3. Diameter: 34×51mm
  4. Height: 11mm
  5. Water resistance: 30 m
  6. Dial: open worked dial, green leaves, rose gold snake around movement, engraved brand’s name on bridge, sword-shaped skeletonized hour, minute hands 
  7. Movement: Caliber CO 113, hand-wound, in-house, 190 parts
  8. Power reserve: 40 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes
  11. Bracelet / Strap : brown alligator leather, 18K rose gold triple-blade folding clasp
  12. Availability: unique piece (one of one)
  13. Price: CHF 250,000 / approximately AED 1,100,000 

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