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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 Hanhart Releases The Limited Edition Fly Navy Aerosphere

A robust timepiece with blue aesthetics and bold yellow touches

Hanhart is a renowned watch brand that specializes in pilot's watches and has had a significant impact on the German watch industry. Its reputation was solidified during World War II, as it was the producer of chronographs for pilots. 

In aviation, pilot’s watches are required to withstand extreme vibrations, enormous temperature fluctuations, significant differences in altitude, and fluctuating weather conditions. Flying over the sea has always demanded the utmost precision and a keen understanding of the elements. Few environments test a watch as rigorously as flying low over the sea on a stormy night, culminating in a landing on a swaying deck. For such challenging situations, the new limited-edition Fly Navy Aerosphere is a reliable and precise wrist companion, taking inspiration from Germany’s Naval Aviation Squadrons (Marinefliegergeschwader).

The watch features a 42mm x 12.95mm stainless steel case, brushed and polished, with a fluted 60-click unidirectional bezel that includes a navy blue ceramic insert surrounding a convex sapphire crystal. It has a screw-down crown with guards and a screw-down caseback engraved with one of two designs: the MFG3 'Graf Zeppelin' logo with wings and tridents or the MFG5 with a sea eagle. Each design is limited to 150 pieces, making this release a limited edition of 300. The watch also includes a helium escape valve at 10 o'clock and boasts 300m water-resistance.

The watch features a navy blue dial with applied indices coated with Super-LumiNova and openworked hour and minute hands treated with the same luminescent material. The seconds hand displays the trident of Poseidon, who, according to Greek mythology, is the god of the sea. At 6 o'clock, the German Navy symbol appears in yellow, and a date window with a black background is positioned at 3 o'clock.

The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200, an automatic movement that operates at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offers a 38-hour power reserve. It comes with a blue textile hook strap, priced at EUR 1,490, equivalent to AED 6,000, or a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp, priced at EUR 1,690, equivalent to AED 6,700.

For more information please visit Hanhart's official website.

Technical specifications: Hanhart Fly Navy Aerosphere
  1. Case: stainless steel case, brushed and polished, fluted 60-click unidirectional bezel with navy blue ceramic insert, convex sapphire crystal, screw-down crown with guards, screw-down caseback, helium escape valve at 10 o'clock
  2. Diameter: 42mm 
  3. Thickness: 12.95mm
  4. Water resistance: 300m 
  5. Dial: navy blue dial, applied indices coated with Super-LumiNovaopenworked hour and minute hands, seconds hand with the trident of Poseidon, German Navy symbol in yellow at 6 o'clock, date window with a black background positioned at 3 o'clock
  6. Movement: Sellita SW200, automatic, 26 jewels
  7. Power reserve: 38 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: blue textile hook strap, or stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp
  11. Availability: limited to 300 pieces 
  12. Price: blue textile hook strap EUR 1,490/AED 6,000, stainless steel bracelet EUR 1,690/AED 6,700

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