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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 Junghans Releases Two New Additions to the Pilot Chronoscope Collection

New case finishes and elegant dial hues

Junghans has been synonymous with precision and innovation since its founding in 1861. In the 1930s, the German brand manufactured control panel instruments for airplanes and airships, and in the 1950s, it created a legendary pilot chronograph for the German Armed Forces. This legacy lives on in Junghans' "Pilot" watch collection, which remains a symbol of robust craftsmanship and reliability. Now, Junghans introduces two new automatic chronographs to this lineup, featuring eye-catching dials in gray and green.

The watches feature a stainless steel case, available in either polished or brushed finishes, with a bidirectional rotating bezel marked by a 60-minute scale. Measuring 43.3mm in diameter and 14.4mm in height, the case is equipped with pushers at the 2 and 4 o'clock positions. A domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial, while a solid caseback ensures water resistance up to 100 meters.

The polished case is paired with a gray dial, while the brushed case features a green dial. Both dials showcase a small seconds sub-dial at 3 o'clock and a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, providing a balanced chronograph layout. The gray dial is complemented by beige lume and Arabic numerals, while the green dial is accented with white lume. 

The watch is powered by the calibre J880.1, a movement based on the reliable ETA Valjoux 7750, operating at 28,800 vph (4Hz) with a 42-hour power reserve. The green dial variant comes with a matching green leather strap, while the gray dial version is paired with a brown leather strap, both secured by a steel pin buckle. Priced at EUR 2,590 / AED 10,700 for the gray dial and EUR 2,490 / AED 10,300 for the green dial.

For more information you can visit Junghans official website. 

Technical specifications: Junghans Pilot Chronoscope
  1. References: (gray dial) 27/3493.00, 27/3492.00 (green dial)
  2. Case: stainless steel case, polished or brushedbidirectional rotating bezel marked by a 60-minute scale, pushers at the 2 and 4 o'clock positions, domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, solid caseback
  3. Diameter: 43.3mm
  4. Thickness: 14.4mm
  5. Water resistance: 100 m
  6. Dial: gray or green, small seconds sub-dial at 3 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock, beige or white lume, Arabic numerals
  7. Movement: calibre J880.1, automatic, based on ETA Valjoux 7750
  8. Power reserve: 42 hours 
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  10. Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds
  11. Bracelet / Strap: green or brown leather strap, steel pin buckle
  12. Availability: permanent line 
  13. Price: (Gray dial) EUR 2,590 / AED 10,700, (Green dial) EUR 2,490 / AED 10,300

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