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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 Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium

The tenth addition to the most complicated collection from Hublot

Step into the future of watchmaking with Hublot's latest Manifacture Piece, the MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium. The anticipation surrounding each new MP release at Hublot is palpable, and the MP-10 is no exception. From its striking rounded angles and sleek design to the unparalleled complexity of its sapphire crystal, this timepiece is an immediate visual marvel. Beyond its aesthetic allure, the MP-10 embodies a fusion of form and substance, where mechanical and aesthetic prowess are inseparable, a defining principle of the MP collections. For this said Mr RICARDO GUADALUPE the CEO of Hublot “For a piece to be part of our MP collection, it must not only reinvent existing complications; it must create something exclusive, invent, build and open up new avenues in watchmaking R&D. I gave our designers and watchmakers carte blanche, and this is the fruit of their labours” 

The Hublot timepiece boasts a stunning Shiny Microblasted Titanium case adorned with H-shaped Titanium screws for a distinctive aesthetic. The transparent sapphire crystal is Hublot's most complex to date, and combines inclined planes with an anti-reflective coating, allows for clear visibility. With dimensions of 54.1 x 41.5 mm and a thickness of 22.4 mm, the watch combines a robust presence with elegant proportions. Achieving a water resistance of 30 m, the Shiny Microblasted Titanium construction ensures durability. Notably, the watch is manually wound using the crown positioned at 12 o'clock, while time adjustment is facilitated by a second crown discreetly placed on the case-back side, preserving the overall fluidity of the design.

 The piece has no dial, no hands, Hublot has fused the caliber with the dial. The movement is the face of the watch. The gaze is drawn directly to the mechanism to read the time. The MP-10 features a particularly expressive movement built around volume and depth. This design eliminates the traditional space constraints, which are usually dictated by a central display in a horizontal plane. The MP-10 can be easily read vertically: hours, minutes, power reserve then seconds. The indications are aligned. They share the same white lacquer typography on black aluminium rollers. For each indication, the current time is read via a red triangular marker.

The MP-10 replaced the hands with four constantly rotating displays: the hours and minutes in the upper third of the dial, combined with an invisible magnifying glass, the circular power reserve in the central third, with a very clear green zone and red zone; and the seconds in the lower third which, for the first time, are indicated directly on the tourbillon cage. It is made from monobloc aluminium, suspended and inclined.

Derived from five years of dedicated research and development. Comprising 592 components, this limited edition masterpiece houses the HUB9013 Manufacture movement, boasting automatic winding, with a captivating Skeleton Tourbillon inclined at 35°. The high-frequency movement operates at 3 Hz (21,600 A/h).

The Hublot MP-10 revolutionizes traditional watch movements with its unconventional design. Unlike typical oscillating weights, the MP-10 features a vertically two-tone disc (red and green) set coaxially to the hours and minutes. Hublot's engineers vertically reimagined and duplicated the oscillating weight, flanking the central architecture with two white gold blocks. To address this unique design, Hublot introduced shock absorbers, allowing bidirectional winding. This exclusive development, with a pending patent, grants the MP-10 an impressive power reserve exceeding 48 hours,

The watch showcases a Black Structured Rubber strap with a Titanium Deployant Buckle. It is limited to just 50 pieces, and priced at 250,000 CHF which is equivalent to 1,062,000 AED.
 

For more information, please visit Hublot official website.

Technical specifications: Hublot MP-10 Tourbillon Weight Energy System Titanium
  1. Reference:  10.NX.0001.RX
  2. Case: Shiny Microblasted Titanium Case and case back, H-Shaped Titanium Screws, Transparent sapphire with AR treatment, wounding crown positioned at 12 o'clock, second crown on the case-back 
  3. Size: 54.1 x 41.5 mm
  4. Thickness: 22.4 mm
  5. Water resistance: 30 m
  6. Dial:  no dial, read vertically, hours, minutes, power reserve then seconds on the tourbillon cage, the current time is read via a red triangular marker
  7. Movement: In-house HUB9013, Automatic, Oscillating weights made of vertically two-tone discs, Skeleton Tourbillon inclined at 35°, bidirectional winding, components 592, Jewels 66
  8. Power reserve: 48 hours
  9. Frequency:   21,600 vph 
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, Power reserve indicator
  11. Bracelet / Strap: Black Rubber strap with a Titanium Deployant Buckle
  12. Availability: Limited edition to 50 pieces
  13. Price: 250,000 CHF which is equivalent to 1,062,000 AED

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