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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 Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80 in 41mm

Expanding the Seastar collection with 5 new references

Tissot is an iconic brand in the world of horology, renowned for offering timepieces that combine quality and affordability. While the brand is best known for its PRX collection, it also holds a significant place in the diving category with its Seastar collection. Tailored for diving enthusiasts, the Seastar models boast water resistance up to 300 meters, ensuring exceptional performance under demanding conditions.

Now, Tissot is expanding the Seastar collection with 5 new references, each with its exceptional aesthetic. Just like its predecessor, the new references feature cases measuring 40 mm by 12.5 mm, equipped with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, a unidirectional steel bezel, and a screw-down crown and caseback. 

Each dial showcases a vertically brushed finish that fades to black towards the edges, and a date window at 6 o’clock. Two models, one with a blue dial and the other with a gray one, come with a stainless steel case and bracelet. A third version offers a two-tone design, featuring a yellow gold PVD bezel with a black ring, paired with a two-tone bracelet combining stainless steel and gold PVD touches.

The last two models present an elegant and bold aesthetic with their black PVD-coated steel cases. One features a brushed blue dial paired with a black tropic strap, while the other boasts a brushed gray dial complemented by a matching black PVD-coated bracelet. All 5 watches are powered by the Powermatic 80 Caliber, operating at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz), and offers 80 hours of power reserve through a skeletonized rotor that can be seen through the transparent caseback. 

The watches price ranges from EUR 685 to 750, equivalent to AED 2,750 to 3,000.

For more information please visit Tissot’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Tissot Seastar 1000 Powermatic 80
  1. Case: stainless steel case, with or without black PVD coating, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, unidirectional steel bezel, screw-down crown, transparent caseback
  2. Diameter: 40 mm
  3. Height: 12.5 mm
  4. Water resistance: 300 m
  5. Dial: dark blue, light blue, gray, brushed, date window at 6 o’clock
  6. Movement: Powermatic 80 Caliber, automatic, skeletonized rotor
  7. Power reserve: 80 hours
  8. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date 
  10. Bracelet / Strap: steel bracelet, with or without black PVD-coating, tropic strap
  11. Availability: permanent line 
  12. Price: EUR 685 to 750, equivalent to AED 2,750 to 3,000

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