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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 Mido Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Its Ocean Star Collection with a Special GMT Watch

A new and enhanced Ocean Star GMT

Mido was established in 1918 in Biel, Switzerland. The brand offers modern timepieces with an accessible price point. A significant milestone in its history came in 1930 with the pioneering invention of the cork-crown sealing system, later renowned as "Aquadura." This innovation ensures water tightness, making it difficult for water to penetrate the watch. The brand is part of the renowned Swatch Group, and it continues to uphold its legacy with modern designs and a commitment to quality.

The Ocean Star collection stands as an iconic model within Mido's lineup, offering high performance and exceptional water resistance. In 2020, the brand released the Ocean Star GMT, an exceptional watch featuring a dual time zone. Now, Mido celebrates the 80th anniversary of its Ocean Star collection and releases a new special edition Ocean Star GMT with a fresh new look. 

When comparing this new special edition to any other Ocean Star GMT, one would notice a change in diameter. Now 40.5mm instead of 44mm, offering a sleeker profile without crown guards. Additionally, the sapphire crystal adopts a box-shaped design rather than a flat one. This updated timepiece not only introduces a new color scheme to the collection but also unveils an enhanced version of it. Other than that, the watch comes in a slightly thicker 13.4mm stainless steel case, featuring a brushed and polished surface. It boasts a bidirectional rotating bezel with a navy blue aluminum ring and a silver-colored 24-hour scale with even numbers. 

The navy blue dial undergoes some notable enhancements as well, featuring triangular applied indices and newly shaped hands. The red GMT hand has been subtly slimmed down, and all hands and indices are filled with luminescent material. Additionally, the white internal flange displays odd numbers, and the date window remains set to its usual position at 3 o’clock.

The watch is powered by the Mido Caliber 80, based on the Powermatic 80 movement, featuring a dual-time zone complication. It operates at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz), boasts an 80-hour power reserve, and incorporates an anti-magnetic Nivrachron hairspring. This timepiece comes with a multi-link stainless steel bracelet secured by a folding clasp, along with an additional NATO-style navy blue strap with a gray center line. The new Ocean Star GMT is priced at CHF 1,270 which is equivalent to AED 5,300. 

For more information please visit Mido’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
  1. Reference: M026.829.18.041.00
  2. Case: stainless steel case, brushed and polishedbidirectional rotating bezel with a navy blue aluminum ring and a silver-colored 24-hour scale with even numbers, box-shaped sapphire crystal, closed case back
  3. Diameter: 40.5mm
  4. Height: 13.4mm 
  5. Water resistance: 200 m
  6. Dial: navy blue dial, triangular applied indices, red GMT hand, luminescent material, white internal flange displays odd numbers, date window position at 3 o’clock
  7. Movement:Mido Caliber 80, based on the Powermatic 80 movement, automatic, anti-magnetic Nivrachron hairspring, 25 jewels 
  8. Power reserve: 80 hours
  9. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  10. Functions: Hour, Minute, seconds,GMT, date
  11. Bracelet / Strap: multi-link stainless steel bracelet secured by a folding clasp, additional NATO-style navy blue strap with a gray center line
  12. Availability: permanent line 
  13. Price: CHF 1,270 which is equivalent to AED 5,300

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