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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 Unveils The Preventor HD12

A new releases on the robust and anti-scratch HD12 steel

Hanhart, founded in 1882 in Tübingen, Germany, has a long history of producing watches for various needs, from professional sports watches and aviation watches, such as  “Fly Navy Aerosphere”, to everyday use watches, all while upholding high-quality standards. Now, The company  introduces its latest addition,  "Preventor HD12" watch from the Pioneer collection.

The watch features a case made from advanced HD12 steel, which offers exceptional scratch resistance with a surface hardness of 1200 HV (Hardness Vickers), It is a unit of measurement used to measure the hardness of materials, significantly higher than the 220 HV of standard 316L steel. Furthermore, this durable material provides excellent corrosion resistance due to the PVD coating, which helps maintain the watch's intricate surface details. The case is available with a polished and brushed surface, adding to its aesthetic appeal. The watch has a diameter of 39 mm, a height of 10.50 mm, and a lug-to-lug span of 46 mm, and is water-resistant to 150 meters. Design elements include an elegant bezel, a polished screw-down crown adorned with Hanhart’s iconic “h,” a convex sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating, and a closed case back engraved with the company’s name.

The dial is available in blue or black hue, features central cathedral-shaped hour and minute hands, a red-tipped seconds hand, and white hour markers, all coated with Super-LumiNova for visibility in low-light conditions. It is also enhanced with a white minute track for improved readability.

The watch is driven by the Sellita SW200, an automatic that offers 38-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz). Regulated to an accuracy of 0/+8 seconds per day.

The Preventor HD12 offers versatile strap options, black, dark brown, or light brown calfskin straps with Alcantara lining, white stitching, and a pin buckle, or a stainless steel bracelet with a transparent PVD coating and a folding clasp. The watch can be worn with either a leather strap featuring a removable Bund-like plaque or the steel bracelet. The watch is priced at USD 1,415 equivalent to AED 5,200 on a steel bracelet, and USD 1,178 equivalent to AED 4,325 on a leather strap.

For more information please visit Hanhart’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Hanhart PIONEER Preventor HD12
  1. Case: HD12 steel, PVD coating, satin-polished , brushed surface, convex sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, smooth bezel, closed case back engraved name company
  2. Diameter: 39 mm
  3. Thickness: 10.5 mm
  4. Lug to lug: 46 mm
  5. Water resistance: 150m
  6. Dial: blue or black colour, cathedral hour, minute hands, red-tipped seconds hand, white hour indexes, SuperLumiNova coated, white minute track
  7. Movement: Sellita, automatic, SW200 calibre, 26 jewels
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Power reserve: 38 hours
  10. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
  11. Bracelet / Strap: (black, dark brown, light brown) calfskin, alcantara lining, pin buckle, or stainless steel bracelet
  12. Availability: permanent line
  13. Price: (Steel) USD 1,415/AED 5,200, (Strap) USD 1,178/AED 4,325 

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