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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 Moritz Grossman New Tefnut Silver Plated by Friction

A new dial for the Tefnut collection, in a rose gold or stainless steel case

Moritz Grossmann has a rich history in watchmaking, dating back to the 19th century. The brand was founded by a skilled watchmaker, Moritz Grossmann. The company has a legacy of creating exceptional timepieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovations. Over a century later, watchmaker Christine Hutter unearthed the storied heritage of Moritz Grossmann in the heart of Glashütte, rekindling its legacy. 

This year, Moritz Grossmann launched two new additions to the Tefnut collection, the "Tefnut Silver Plated by Friction", available in steel or rose gold versions, with a flat design, and slim lugs, making it more comfortable to wear and also ensuring an elegant appearance. Both timepieces share the 39 mm x 8.5 mm polished case, with a transverse grooves crown, and a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on top and caseback. 

 

 

The hallmark of this brand is its dedication to high standards of quality, which has been exemplified once again in the TEFNUT Silver-Plated by Friction, which has been selected as the new model for the Tefnut line. What sets this timepiece apart is its dial, featuring a matte texture achieved through a 19th century technique called grain or silver-plating by friction. Executed by hand in Moritz Grossmann's ateliers, it involves applying a special paste containing silver powder, salt, cream of tartar, and water, followed by gentle brushing to create a fine-grained surface, with a final polish touch.

The dial is adorned with engraved and black lacquered arabic numerals surrounding the hand crafted steel hands that were annealed to a brown-violet hue, and a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

The manual winding In-house caliber 102.1 powers the “Tefnut Silver Plated by Friction”, with shock-resistant grossmann balance with four inertia screws and two poising screws, operating at 21,600vph (3Hz) and offering 48 hours of power reserve when fully winded.

 

 

Both watches can be paired with a hand-stitched brown or black alligator leather strap, with a matching  in 750/000 rose gold or stainless steel prong buckle. The rose gold version is priced at EUR 43,200, which is equivalent to AED 170,000, while the stainless steel version comes at a price of  EUR 30,000, which is equivalent to AED 120,000. 

 

For more information please visit Moritz Grossmann’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Moritz Grossman Tefnut Silver Plated by Friction
  1. Reference:  (rose gold) MG-003516, (stainless steel) MG-003517  
 
  1. Case: polished stainless steel or rose gold case, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on top and caseback,  slim lugs, transverse grooves crown
  2. Diameter:   39 mm 
  3. Thickness:  8.5 mm
 
  1. Dial: grained or silver-plated by friction, black lacquered Arabic numerals, manually crafted steel hands annealed to a brown-violet hue, small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock
 
  1. Movement:  manual winding, In-house, caliber 102.1, shock-resistant grossmann balance with four inertia screws and two poisoning screws, 188 components, 22 jewels
  2. Power reserve: 48 hours
  3. Frequency:   21,600 VPH (3Hz)
  4. Functions: Hours, Minutes, small seconds
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap:  hand-stitched brown or black alligator leather strap, with a rose gold or stainless steel prong buckle
 
  1. Availability:  permanent line
  2. Price:  Rose gold  EUR 43,200, which is equivalent to AED 170,000, Stainless steel  EUR 30,000, which is equivalent to AED 120,000

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