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.

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Introducing Titanium finds its way back to the Overseas collection

This time with the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon edition

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09.04.2024

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Titanium, which is 30% stronger than steel and half its weight, is a metal perfectly suited to sports watch collections. For Vacheron Constantin, the first proposal was in 2008 for the Quai de l'Île collection and in 2009 for Overseas timepieces, initially for bezels only. The collaboration with mountaineer Cory Richards led to the creation of the Overseas Everest limited series in 2021, featuring a titanium case, bezel, pushers. In 2022, Vacheron Constantin introduced the first all-titanium Overseas tourbillon skeleton model. with a solid dial in the emblematic blue shade. Now, on the occasion of Watch and Wonders, they launched a brand new Overseas tourbillon Titanium. While the latest Overseas editions we covered come with a new dial in a green hue, the blue dial we already saw in the Overseas tourbillon in white gold.

Crafted with Titanium Grade 5, the new timepiece boasts a 42.5 mm diameter and a slim 10.39 mm thickness. remaining faithful with its dimensions to its predecessors captivating us with its design. Its durability is enhanced by a soft iron casing ring, providing robust anti-magnetic protection. Featuring a transparent sapphire crystal caseback, the watch offers a glimpse into its intricate mechanics. With water resistance tested at a pressure of 50 m, it assures reliability even in challenging conditions.

The blue lacquer dial boasts a beautiful sunburst finish. Accentuating its allure are 18k white gold hour markers. The hour and minute hands, also crafted in 18k white gold, are coated with Super-LumiNova, ensuring enhanced visibility in any lighting conditions. At 6 o'clock position, the tourbillon takes center stage, commanding attention with a hand mirror-polished bridge that features a small seconds counter.

Powering this timepiece is the ultra thin VC calibre 2160 measuring 31mm diameter x 5.65mm thickness, an automatic movement with a 22k gold peripheral gold rotor. It boasts 80 hours of power reserve, and operates at 18,000vph (2.5Hz). This movement is decorated with hand-beveled bridges adorned in Côtes de Genève.

The Titanium Grade 5 integrated bracelet is secured with a triple-blade folding clasp equipped with a comfort-adjustment system. Additionally, the watch includes a blue calfskin leather strap with grey stitching and a blue rubber strap, both accompanied by interchangeable Titanium Grade 5 pin buckles.

For more information please visit Vacheron Constantin’s official website.

Technical specifications: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium

Reference: 6000V/210T-H032
Case: Titanium Grade 5, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal caseback, screw-down crown, soft-iron casing ring ensures anti-magnetic protection.
Diameter: 42.50 mm
Height: 10.39mm
Water resistance: 50 m
Dial: blue lacquer dial, sunburst finish, 18k white gold hour markers, hour and minute hands crafted from 18k white gold and coated with Super-LumiNova, tourbillon positioned at 6 o'clock with hand mirror-polished bridge small seconds counter on tourbillon cage
Movement: ultra thin VC calibre 2160, 31mm diameter x 5.65mm thickness, automatic, 22k gold peripheral gold rotor, hand-beveled bridges with Côtes de Genève
Power reserve: 80 hours
Frequency: 18,000vph (2.5Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds on tourbillon carriage
Bracelet / Strap : Titanium Grade 5 integrated bracelet, secured with a triple-blade folding clasp equipped with a adjustment system, additional blue calfskin leather strap with grey stitching and a blue rubber strap with interchangeable Titanium Grade 5 pin buckles.
Price: upon request