Article of the week
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 Ming unveils The 37.04 Monopusher In Rose Gold

The inaugural Ming timepiece in the luxurious rose gold

Celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2022, Ming marked the occasion by unveiling the Ming 37.04 monopusher. This timepiece, originally crafted in titanium, featured a minimalist yet distinct design, with a special movement expertly reworked by La Joux Perret to Ming’s precise specifications. Today, the evolution of this model continues with its latest iteration: a luxurious rose gold case version. Limited to an exclusive run of just 20 pieces, this new edition of the Ming 37.04 boasts an even more pronounced guilloché pattern on the rose gold dial, enhancing its elegance and uniqueness.

The timepiece boasts a 38mm diameter case, crafted from polished and brushed 18k rose gold. The case, with a thickness of 11.9mm, strikes a perfect balance between elegance and luxury on the wrist. Complementing its design is the practicality of 50m water resistance, topped by a domed sapphire crystal on both front and caseback, treated with an anti-reflective coating, with the chronograph pusher in the winding crown, and twisted lugs. 

The dial, also in 18k rose gold, features an intricate guilloché decoration by Comblemine, known for its expertise in the art of dial making for high-end watches. The dial features an off center sandblasted 30-minute sub dial, with the hour markers, tachymeter, and pulsometer scales printed on a sapphire layer, while the gold-plated hour and minute hands, along with the hour indices, are treated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility.

 

At the heart of this timepiece is the caliber LJP 5000.M1, exclusively developed for Ming with a final assembly by Manufacture Schwarz-Etienne. This manual-winding, monopusher chronograph movement features a lateral clutch. The movement is adorned with rose gold-coated, openworked and sandblasted bridges and plates, offering a captivating view of the intricate workings, with finishing touches by the brand’s partners Jean Rousseau and Koji Sato. 

Complementing the watch is a luxurious black leather strap, created by renowned artisans at Jean Rousseau, with a quick-release mechanism, ensuring both comfort and convenience. The strap is secured with an 18k rose gold buckle. It comes at a price of CHF 48,000 which is equivalent to AED 195,300.

 

For more information please visit Ming’s official website

 

Technical specifications: Ming 37.04 Rose Gold
 
  1. Case:  polished and brushed 18k rose gold case, domed sapphire crystal on both front and caseback with an anti-reflective coating, chronograph pusher in the winding crown, twisted lugs
  2. Diameter: 38 mm
  3. Height: 11.9 mm
  4. Lug width: 20 m
  5. Water resistance: 50 m
 
  1. Dial: 18k rose gold dial, guilloché decoration, off center sandblasted 30-minute sub dial, hour markers, tachymeter, and pulsometer scales printed on a sapphire layer, gold-plated hour and minute hands, hour indices, all treated with Super-LumiNova 
 
  1. Movement: caliber LJP 5000.M1, for Ming, manual-winding ,monopusher chronograph movement with a lateral clutch, rose gold-coated openworked, sandblasted bridges and plates
  2. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes
  3. Power reserve: 38 hours
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap :  black leather strap, with rose gold buckle
 
  1. Availability: Limited edition of 20 pieces 
  2. Price: CHF 48,000 which is equivalent to AED 195,300 

0 Comments