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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 C By Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Five

The fifth iteration of the C, with a beige hand-engraved dial

Romain Gauthier is a Swiss independent watchmaker known for producing high-end, intricately designed timepieces. Founded in 2005 by Romain Gauthier, the brand has garnered attention from the horological community for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship, technical innovation, and artistry. The brand introduced the 'C' sports watch in 2021, encapsulating over 16 years of Romain Gauthier expertise.

Today, with the unveiling of the fifth version of the 'C' watch, it retains defining characteristics of its predecessors, most notably the iconic titanium case. However, this iteration introduces an artistic flair, a hand-engraved beige dial subtly accented with touches of burgundy, enhancing the allure of the iconic design.

The watch boasts a 41mm diameter with a slender height of 9.55mm, and 49.5mm lug-to-lug distance. It's crafted from brushed and polished Grade 5 titanium, and topped by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, graces both the front and the back of the watch, ensuring a clear view of its workings and dial. An intriguing feature is the offset crown adorned with a burgundy rubber ring. With a 50m water-resistance and weighing in at 55g, it's as functional as it is elegant.

The beige dial is hand-engraved, and crafted from Grade 5 titanium, with a protective layer shielding it against UV rays, ensuring the dial retains its beautiful appearance. The off-centered 3D hours and minutes hands are complemented by small seconds positioned at 7 o'clock with burgundy indices. Additionally, the 18k white gold hands, numerals, and hour markers are coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring time readability even in low light.

The watch is powered by the in-house developed manual winding caliber. Constructed from grade 5 titanium plates and bridges, it beats at a 28,800vph and boasts 60 hours of power reserve. It also features a circular spoked ratchet wheel, gears with beveled and polished angles, and Romain Gauthier's signature balance wheel, and hand-decorated bridges, showcasing the brand's dedication to artistry.

Complementing the watch's aesthetic is a choice between a burgundy or gray rubber strap, secured by a brushed and polished Grade 5 titanium pin buckle. This timepiece is a 38-piece limited edition, with a price of  CHF 39,000 which is equivalent to AED 160,000.

 

For more information please visit Romain Gauthier’s official website

Technical specifications: Romain Gauthier C By Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Five
 
  1. Case: brushed and polished Grade 5 titanium, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the front and case back, crown at 2 o’clock with burgundy rubber ring, 
  2. Diameter:  41 mm
  3. Height: 9.55 mm
  4. Lug to lug: 49mm 
  5. Water resistance: 50 m
 
  1. Dial:  Grade 5 titanium hand-engraved beige dial, protective layer against UV rays,18k white gold off-centered 3D hours and minutes hands, small seconds positioned at 7 o'clock with burgundy indices, hands - numerals - hour markers coated with Super-LumiNova
 
  1. Movement: in-house developed caliber, manual winding, grade 5 titanium plates and bridges, circular spoked ratchet wheelbeveled and polished gears, Romain Gauthier's signature balance wheel, hand-decorated bridges, 154 components, 24 jewels  
  2. Power reserve: 60 hours
  3. Frequency:   28,800 vph (4Hz)
  4. Functions:   hours, minutes, small seconds
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap: burgundy or gray rubber strap, with brushed and polished Grade 5 titanium pin buckle
 
  1. Availability:  limited Edition of 38 pieces 
  2. Price: CHF 39,000 which is equivalent to AED 160,000

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