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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 H. Moser & Cie. Launches the Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Purple Enamel

An Exceptional Dial Blending Classical Techniques and Superior Craftsmanship

H. Moser & Cie., a brand renowned for its leadership in crafting special high-end artisanal dials, logo-free dials, and the daring use of materials, has built a reputation by reinterpreting classic techniques in a modern way.

H. Moser & Cie. unveils the new Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Purple Enamel, a timepiece that elevates the brand’s famous fumé dials to new heights, blending the richness of Grand Feu enamelling with a fresh, avant-garde aesthetic.

The stainless steel case, fully polished, measures 40mm in diameter and 11.2mm in height. It features the distinctive groove on the case band that defines the Endeavour collection. While sapphire crystal protects both sides of the watch, the case offers a water resistance of 30 meters.

The dial of the new Endeavour is a true masterpiece, showcasing a blend of various techniques. The process begins with an artisan engraving a hammered effect into the white gold dial base. Then, the master enameller crushes six enamel pigments and applies them in a gradation, creating the fumé effect—lighter at the center and more saturated at the periphery. After multiple firings, the captivating Purple Haze emerges at the surface.

Fitted with elegant leaf-shaped hour and minute hands and a slender heat-purpled seconds hand, the dial is free of logos and indices, allowing the beauty of the Grand Feu enamel and its shining color to take center stage.

Revealed through the caseback is Moser’s in-house HMC 201 calibre, an automatic movement measuring 32mm in diameter and 5.5mm in height. It features skeletonised bridges with an anthracite finish, highlighted by Moser’s signature double stripe, and an openworked rotor made of gold. The balance wheel oscillates at a frequency of 21,600 VPH, and the barrel delivers a solid 3-day power reserve.

Matching the dial color, the watch is fitted with a purple hand-stitched kudu leather strap with a steel pin buckle. Priced at CHF 27,000, which is approximately equivalent to AED 115,000.

 

For more information, visit the official website of H. Moser & Cie.

Technical specifications: H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Centre Seconds Concept Purple Enamel
  1. Reference:  1201-1200
  2. Case: brushed and polished stainless steel case, domed sapphire crystal on both the front and case back
  3. Diameter: 40 mm
  4. Height:  11.2 mm
  5. Water resistance: 30 m
  6. Dial: Purple, Golden base, Grand Feu enamel, fumé, hammered texture, leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, purple central seconds hand
  7. Movement: in-house caliber HMC 201, automatic, bi-directional pawl winding system, gold with engraved H. Moser rotor
  8. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
  9. Power reserve: 72 hours
  10. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  11. Bracelet / Strap : Hand-stitched purple kudu leather strap, stainless steel pin buckle
  12. Price:  CHF 27,000 which is approximately equivalent to 115,000  AED

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