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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 New Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic GMT

Two new additions to the Seastrong collection with a GMT complication

Founded in 1883, Alpina is a Swiss watch brand that initially gained fame for creating good-quality movements for other watchmakers. Starting in 1901, Alpina began producing its own watches and has since launched a diverse range of collections in various shapes and sizes, all at affordable prices.

The Seastrong is one of the brand’s iconic collections, offering reliable and durable diving watches. This year, the brand is expanding this collection with two new releases featuring black and silver dials and a GMT function, the Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic GMT.

Both variants come in a cushion-shaped brushed and polished stainless steel case, measuring 39 mm in diameter and 12.65 mm in thickness. The case includes a ceramic insert for the bi-directional bezel’s 24-hour scale, and a large screw-down crown with a rubber grip. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, while the solid case back ensures water resistance up to 300 meters.

The dial showcases the brand’s famous stamped triangular texture, and hand-polished silver-colored hands filled with Super-LumiNova coating. The seconds hand features a distinctive red triangle, and the GMT hand, also adorned with a red triangle on its tip, is filled with Super-LumiNova. Additionally, the dial includes a date window at the 6 o'clock position.

The watches are powered by the Sellita based AL-560 calibre, an automatic movement that operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers 50 hours of power reserve. Both watches are paired with a black textured rubber strap with a deployment clasp secured by a push button, and they  both share the price of CHF 2,495, equivalent to AED 10,300. 

For more information please visit Alpina’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Alpina Seastrong Diver Extreme Automatic GMT
  1. Case: stainless steel case, cushion-shaped, brushed and polished, ceramic bi-directional bezel with 24-hour scale, large screw-down crown with a rubber grip, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, solid case back 
  2. Diameter: 39 mm
  3. Height: 12.65 mm
  4. Water resistance: 300 m
  5. Dial: black or silver hue, stamped triangular texture, hand-polished silver-colored hands with Super-LumiNova, red triangle on seconds hand, red triangle tip GMT hand with Super-LumiNova, date window at the 6 o'clock position
  6. Movement: AL-560 calibre, automatic, Sellita based, 25 jewels 
  7. Power reserve: 50 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
  10. Bracelet / Strap: black textured rubber strap, deployment clasp secured by a push button
  11. Availability: permanent line 
  12. Price: CHF 2,495/AED 10,300

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