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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 Tudor Pelagos FXD In A Black Case

From Blue to Black, inspired from the U.S. Navy

Tudor was founded in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, with the aim of offering high-quality timepieces at a more accessible price point. It has since maintained its reputation for Swiss watchmaking excellence.

Tudor Pelagos FXD which was launched 2021

In 2021, Tudor released “The Tudor Pelagos FXD” in blue titanium case that has been used by France's Marine Nationale, a diving watch that has garnered attention and praise in the watch enthusiast community. Its combination of style, functionality, and heritage makes it a good choice for both divers and watch collectors.

This year, “The Tudor Pelagos FXD” retains the same features as the previous model but now comes in a satin-brushed black titanium case, drawing inspiration from the U.S. Navy. The case maintains its dimensions from the older variant, featuring a 42mm diameter, 12.75mm thickness, and a 52mm lug-to-lug distance. It also includes a titanium crown adorned with the TUDOR shield. Notably, the watch now sports a ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel instead of the previous bidirectional bezel, with lumed 60-minute graduation.The watch has a water resistance rating of 200 meters, as displayed on the watch dial.

Speaking of the dial, it now features a matte black color instead of blue. It showcases the iconic snowflake hour and seconds hands, along with a sword-shaped minute hand and applied rectangular, square, and triangular hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova. Additionally, there is a red 'Pelagos' print on the dial that complements the two blue PELAGOS FXD Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition models. One of these models features a time-only display, while the other comes with a chronograph function.

Beneath the solid case back lies the MT5602 caliber, from a relatively new manufacturer in the watch industry, Kenissi. A COSC-certified chronometer Self-winding mechanical movement that operates at 28,800 vph, and holds 70 hours of power reserve.

The new black "Tudor Pelagos FXD" comes with a forest green strap featuring a red central thread. This fabric strap is equipped with a self-gripping fastening system designed to complement the "FXD" concept, which stands for fixed. Additionally, the watch includes an extra black rubber strap with a woven motif and a titanium pin buckle. Priced at CHF 4,000 which is equivalent to AED 16,510.

For more information please visit Tudor Official website.

Technical specifications: Tudor Pelagos FXD Black Edition
  1. Reference: 25717N
 
  1. Case: satin-brushed black Titanium case,  titanium crown  with the TUDOR shield,  ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel, lumed 60-minute graduation, sapphire crystal on top, screwed steel caseback
  2. Diameter: 42mm 
  3. Height: 12.75mm
  4. Lug to lug: 52mm
  5. Water resistance: 200 m
 
  1. Dial: matte black, red 'Pelagos' print, snowflake hour and seconds hands, sword-shaped minute hand, applied rectangular, square, and triangular hour markers, filled with Super-LumiNova
 
  1. Movement: MT5602 caliber by Kenissi, Self-winding mechanical movement ,bidirectional rotor system, COSC-certified chronometer, 25 jewels
  2. Power reserve: 70 hours
  3. Frequency: 28,800 vph
  4. Functions:  hours, minutes, seconds
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap: forest green strap featuring a red central thread, additional black rubber strap with a woven motif and a titanium pin buckle
 
  1. Availability: Permanent Line
  2. Price: CHF 4,000 which is equivalent to AED 16,500

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