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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 Nodus Unveils The Third Generation of The Contrail GMT

Four new releases with beautiful and elegant styles

GMT or a dual time watch, is a versatile timepiece designed to display the time in two different locations simultaneously. This unique feature makes GMT watches an ideal companion for frequent travelers, pilots, and anyone needing to track multiple time zones with ease. Whether you're navigating international business meetings or simply wanting to keep tabs on the time back home while exploring a new city, a GMT watch has you covered.

One brand that executes this complication with exceptional style is Nodus, a Los Angeles-based company that distinguishes itself as an innovative design and research firm within the watch industry. Nodus focuses on creating remarkably durable watches that effortlessly blend advanced technology with affordability. Now, the brand is unveiling the third generation of the iconic Nodus travel watch, the Contrail GMT. This timepiece, designed to track three time zones, is expertly crafted to meet the demands of both globetrotters and adventurers.

The watch features a case made from 316L stainless steel, providing a durable and corrosion-resistant base. With a diameter of 40.5 mm, a lug-to-lug distance of 46.6 mm, and a slim profile at 11.8 mm, the Contrail GMT is well-balanced and suits wrists of all sizes. The dial is protected by a box sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, surrounded by a bidirectional bezel. A luminous sapphire insert on the bezel displays a 24-hour scale, enabling easy tracking of three time zones simultaneously.

The Contrail GMT offers four unique dial aesthetics, each designed to inspire a sense of wanderlust. The Laguna (beige) and Terra (black) dials return as fan favorites, featuring a sand-grain texture that evokes the feel of Earth's landscapes. The (Impulse) with its sunburst dial, captures varying shades of blue, reminiscent of a clear sky. For those who appreciate a clean and refined look, there's also an elegant white dial (Polaris).

Each of the four Contrail GMT watches includes a date window positioned at 6 o’clock, and a newly designed GMT hand with an oversized tip that forms half of the Nodus chevron logo. A medium gray sub-chapter ring aligns seamlessly with the dial and contains the minute track, while a black chapter ring holds the fixed 24-hour time scale for easy reference. The applied indices and hands are filled with bright Super-LumiNova for optimal visibility in low-light conditions, and the minute hand extends precisely to the minute track for accurate timekeeping. 

The watch is powered by the Miyota 9075 flyer-style GMT movement, an automatic movement which is regulated in-house to maintain an accuracy of ±8 seconds per day. Operating at 28,800 VPH (4Hz), this movement offers a 42-hour power reserve. Each timepiece comes with stainless steel bracelets that are secured by NodeX clasp, and each are priced at USD 870 which is equivalent to AED 3,200 (inc.VAT). 

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Technical specifications: Nodus Contrail GMT
  1. Case: 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, bidirectional bezel with luminous sapphire insert displaying a 24-hour scale, closed case back 
  2. Diameter: 40.5 mm
  3. Thickness: 11.8 mm
  4. Lug to lug: 46.6 mm
  5. Water resistance: 200m
  6. Dial: (Laguna) beige, (Terra) black, (Impulse) blue, (Polaris) white, date window positioned at 6 o’clock, GMT hand with oversized tip that forms half of the Nodus chevron logo, gray sub-chapter ring, black chapter ring holds the fixed 24-hour time scale,  applied indices and hands are filled with Super-LumiNova 
  7. Movement: Miyota 9075, flyer-style GMT, regulated in-house, automatic, 24 jewels 
  8. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT 
  9. Power reserve: 42 hours 
  10. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  11. Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel bracelet, NodeX clasp
  12. Availability: permanent line 
  13. Price: USD 870 which is equivalent to AED 3,200 (inc.VAT)

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