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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 Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV

The fourth release from the brand’s partnership with the Reef Restoration Foundation

Oris has embraced its "Change for the Better" mission, emphasizing sustainability and environmental conservation. This mission led to a partnership with the Reef Restoration Foundation, an Australian non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, spanning over 2,300 kilometers. 

As part of this collaboration, Oris released three timepieces featuring nature-inspired dial designs. Building on this success, the brand is now unveiling the fourth edition, the Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV.

The watch is based on the latest Aquis Date 43.50mm, as it comes in a stainless steel case that is both brushed and polished, featuring a unidirectional rotating bezel with a tungsten minutes scale ring. It has a double domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating protecting the dial. The watch boasts a water resistance of 300 meters, thanks to the screw-down crown and the screwed caseback that's engraved with an image of a starfish and corals, along with the “Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition” inscription and the individual limited number indicating one of the 2,000 pieces available.

The dial takes center stage, rendered in a gradient blue that mimics the turquoise and blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef, capturing the natural refraction of the sun’s rays through the water. It also features applied indices and hands coated with Super-LumiNova, along with a date window at 6 o'clock.

The watch is powered by calibre Oris 400, an automatic movement  that operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz), and offers 5 days of power reserve (120 hours). It comes with a triple-link stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp and divers extension. It is priced at CHF 3,900, equivalent to AED 16,000. 

For more information please visit Oris’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition IV
  1. Reference: 400 7790 4185-Set
  2. Case: stainless steel case, brushed and polishedunidirectional rotating bezel with a tungsten minutes scale ring, double domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, screwed caseback with engravings
  3. Diameter: 43.50mm
  4. Water resistance: 300 m
  5. Dial: gradient blue, applied indices and hands coated with Super-LumiNova, date window at 6 o'clock
  6. Movement: calibre Oris 400, automatic 
  7. Power reserve: 5 days (120 hours)
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz) 
    Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date 
  9. Bracelet / Strap: triple-link stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp and divers extension
  10. Availability: Limited to 2,000 pieces 
  11. Price: CHF 3,900/AED 16,000

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