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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 Releases a Slim and Sporty Ocean Star 39

A new collection with a beautiful dial inspired by currents moving across the sand

Mido is part of the Swatch Group and is based in Le Locle, the center of watchmaking in the Swiss Jura Mountains. While Mido watches are not as expensive as some high-end luxury brands, they provide a good level of quality at an accessible price point. One of its most popular releases is the Ocean Star collection. This year, the brand is celebrating the collection’s 80th anniversary and recently released a new and enhanced Ocean Star GMT. Now, Mido takes its celebration even further by introducing a brand new sporty yet slimmer variant with a 39 mm diameter, a first for this collection.

The watch comes in a stainless steel case, brushed and polished, with a 10.5 mm thickness. It features a unidirectional rotating bezel available in different colors depending on the variant, such as navy blue and black, gray and black, PVD gold hue, or black. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective treatment, and the screw-down crown and solid steel caseback ensure a water resistance of up to 200 meters. 

The dial features a pattern reminiscent of currents moving across the sand, with a date window at 3 o'clock. It is available in navy blue and black gradient, black and gray, champagne, or black hue. The dial showcases applied markers and hands with either white or orange Super-LumiNova, depending on the variant.

The new Ocean Star 39 is powered by the Mido Caliber 72, based on the ETA A31.111. This automatic movement operates at 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 72 hours. All the variants are equipped with a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp featuring a diver extension, except for the black PVD variant, which comes with a black rubber strap and a pin buckle.

All the watches join the permanent collection and share a price of CHF 1,050, equivalent to AED 4,280. However, the black variant is slightly more expensive, coming in at CHF 1,120, which is equivalent to AED 4,570.

For more information please visit Mido’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Mido Ocean Star 39
  1. Reference: M026.907.11.041.00 (blue/black), M026.907.11.061.00 (gray/black), M026.907.21.021.00 (champagne), M026.907.37.051.00 (black)
  2. Case:  stainless steel or black PVD case, brushed and polishedunidirectional rotating bezel (navy blue/black, gray/black, PVD gold hue, black), sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, screw-down crown, solid steel caseback
  3. Diameter: 39mm
  4. Thickness: 10.5 mm
  5. Water resistant: 200 m
  6. Dial: sand pattern dial, date window at 3 o'clock, navy blue and black gradient, black and gray, champagne, black, applied markers and hands with either white or orange Super-LumiNova
  7. Movement: Mido Caliber 72, based on ETA A31.111, automatic, 21 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 72 hours
  9. Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
  11. Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp and diver extension, (black variant) black rubber strap, pin buckle
  12. Availability: Permanent Line
  13. Price: stainless steel CHF 1,050/AED 4,280, black case CHF 1,120/AED 4,570

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