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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 Doxa Expands the SUB 200 Collection with Eight New Editions

A Polished Steel Bezel Adds a More Functional Character to the Iconic Dive Watch

Doxa Expands the SUB 200 Collection with Eight New References, Introducing a New Design for the Iconic Dive Bezel. This unidirectional directional bezel, which Doxa was the first to introduce on a dive watch in 1967, was originally designed to calculate and monitor no-decompression dive times. The new editions bring a distinctive evolution to the watch’s appearance while preserving the ruggedness and rich heritage that define the brand.

A modern touch is added with the polished steel ring affixed to the bezel, which doesn’t replace the previous sapphire inserts but complements them as a slimmer and more refined alternative. This flat, technically styled design interacts with light in a unique way, offering a sophisticated contrast with the stainless steel case and enhancing the SUB 200’s versatility, whether worn in city streets or by the coast.

Previously available with sapphire or even diamond-set bezels, the SUB 200 now presents an alternative that elevates its professional character and emphasizes the dial’s visual presence.

Staying true to the collection’s specifications, the 42 mm stainless steel case measures 14 mm in height. It features brushed surfaces with polished bevels, a solid screw-in caseback, and a screw-down crown, ensuring water resistance up to 200 meters. 

The watch is topped with a domed sapphire crystal and fitted with the brand’s signature short, sweeping lyre lugs, reminiscent of the 1960s. In this new edition, the unidirectional bezel is crafted from polished steel.

With this updated bezel design and expanded dial options, the SUB 200 collection now offers even more variations to suit diverse tastes and personalities.

The collection is available in eight dial colors: Professional (orange), Sharkhunter (black), Searambler (silver), Caribbean (navy blue), Aquamarine (turquoise), Divingstar (yellow), White Pearl (white), and Sea Emerald (green). While all dials feature a matte finish, the Sea Emerald stands out with a sunray-brushed dial. 

The baton indices and central hands are filled with white Super-LumiNova, ensuring optimal legibility. The color of the minutes track coordinated with the dial matches the date window frame at 3 o’clock, as well as the Doxa and Sub 200 inscriptions.

Powered the collection is the automatic movement from sellita caliber SW200-1 calibre, beats at 4Hz and delivers a 38-hour power reserve. 

For the Sub 200 you can choose between stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet or an FKM rubber strap matching the dial colour, both with a folding clasp and diving suit extension. While The Sea Emerald comes with a  green NATO strap.

The new Doxa Sub 200 editions will join the permanent collection, with prices starting at CHF 1,050 (approximately AED 4,700) for the FKM rubber strap. The stainless steel bracelet is priced at CHF 1,090 (around AED 4,870), while the NATO strap available exclusively on the Sea Emerald model is priced at CHF 920 (approximately AED 4,110).

 

For more information please visit the official website of Doxa. 

Technical specifications: Doxa Sub 200
  1. Case: stainless steel 316L case, Unidirectional bezel with a 60-minute scale, screw-down crown, dommed sapphire crystal, screw-down caseback 
  2. Diameter: 42 mm
  3. Height: 14mm
  4. Water resistance: 200 meters 
  5. Dial: 8 colours - Professional (orange), Sharkhunter (black), Searambler (silver), Caribbean (navy blue), Aquamarine (turquoise), Divingstar (yellow), Whitepearl (white) and Sea Emerald (green), hands and indices coated with white Super-LumiNova, Date widow positioned at 3 o'clock
  6. Movement: automatic, Sellita SW200-1, 25 jewels, Doxa decorations
  7. Power reserve: 38 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
  10. Bracelet/Strap: 316L stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet with deployant clasp and ratcheting diving extension, FKM rubber strap matching dial colour with folding buckle and diving extension, green NATO strap available exclusively with Sea Emerald 
  11. Availability: Permanent Line
  12. Price: FKM rubber strap CHF 1,050 which is equivalent to AED 4,700
    Stainless steel CHF 1,090 which is equivalent to AED 4,870
    NATO strap, only on Sea Emerald CHF 920 which is equivalent to AED 4,110

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