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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 Louis Erard Expands Noirmont with the Elegant Le Régulateur Gravé

A Permanent Métiers d'Art Model with a Dial that Embodies Watchmaking Traditions

Louis Erard introduces Le Régulateur Gravé, a permanent addition to its Noirmont Métiers d'Art line, a piece that reimagines the sector dial with intricate traditional engraving. By presenting this non-limited model, Louis Erard further defines its distinct identity, marked by daring creativity and a respect for horological heritage, all while upholding the independent ethos that has guided the brand since its inception.

In reinforcing its vision, Louis Erard has organized its offerings into two main collections: Noirmont, which replaces the Excellence line, and the 2300 series, succeeding La Sportive. The Noirmont collection is built on three core pillars: the classic Noirmont, the artisanal Noirmont Métiers d'Art, and Noirmont X, a series dedicated to collaborations. Central to the Métiers d’Art line, the Régulateur Gravé joins the permanent collection, representing a significant milestone for the brand. 

This timepiece showcases the iconic Régulateur design with a vertical display of indicators, reinterpreting the sector dial aesthetic of the 1930s. With the addition of traditional engraving, Louis Erard honors watchmaking as an art form.

Housed in a polished stainless steel case composed of three pieces, measuring 39 mm in diameter, with a lug-to-lug distance of 45.90 mm, and a thickness of 12.82 mm, creating an elegant profile on the wrist. It features a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, a transparent caseback that reveals the movement, and water resistance of up to 50 meters. The case also has a signature fir tree crown. 

The watch features the signature design of the Régulateur with a vertical display of time indicators. with 5N rose gilt details. Its black dial with a fine-grained finish, complemented by fir tree hands and minimalist indicators. 


The dial features hour and seconds counters at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions, with the central hand indicating the minutes. All the hands are crafted from gilded steel with the iconic fir tree design.

The watch is powered by the Sellita SW266-1 caliber, an automatic regulator movement operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz), offering a power reserve of 38 hours. The movement is elegantly decorated and includes a specially designed openworked oscillating weight.

This watch comes with a beige grained calf leather strap featuring tone-on-tone stitching, a black grained calf leather lining, and a quick strap-change system, secured with a polished stainless steel pin buckle. The timepiece will join the permanent line, priced at CHF 2,900 which is equivalent to 12,300 AED.
 

For more information visit Louis Erard’s official website.

Technical specifications: Louis Erard Le Régulateur Gravé Noir
  1. Reference: 85248AA13.BVA158
  2. Case: stainless steel case, polished, three pieces, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, transparent caseback, fir tree crown
  3. Diameter: 39 mm
  4. Thickness: 12.82 mm
  5. Water resistance: 50 m
  6. Dial: Grained black base dial, Polished gilted indices numbers and railroad tracks, regulator style dial, minutes in center and seconds at 6 o'clock hours at 12 o'clock, Polished rose-gilt signature fir tree hands 
  7. Movement: Caliber Sellita SW266-1, Automatic, Bi-Directional rotor, 31 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 38 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800vph (4 Hz) 
  10. Functions:  Hours, minutes, seconds
  11. Bracelet / Strap:  beige calfskin strap with stainless steel pin buckle 
  12. Availability: Permanent Line
  13. Price: CHF 2,900 which is equivalent to 12,300 AED

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