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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 Omega Unveils the Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light

A Titanium Watch Made to Honor Pole Vault Champion New World Record

In a previous article, we reported that the Swatch Group's profits fell by 70% in the first half of 2024. However, we also mentioned that the Swiss group remains optimistic for the year, as its largest watch company, Omega, eagerly anticipates the biggest sporting event in the world: the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. As the official sponsor of the competition, Omega is seizing this opportunity through special editions and collaborations with famous sports ambassadors, making the company’s name prominent throughout the event.

Earlier this year, Omega began offering Olympic-specific editions, starting with the Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 Edition. Omega subsequently launched the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Editions in both steel and gold. Recently, Omega honored Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis with the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m, inspired by the colors of the Swedish flag. Now, with the same athlete and the same collection, Omega offers an ultra-light watch made mostly of titanium, from the case to the dial, and even some of the movement components.

The New Seamaster Aqua Terra “Ultra Light” is a tribute to Swedish pole vault legend Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. The Olympic Games champion wore this timepiece when he claimed gold and set a new world record at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, clearing the bar at 6.25 meters.

Crafted from sand-blasted Grade 5 Titanium, the 41 mm case features a sand-blasted silicon nitride bezel ring. The crown, adorned with a yellow Omega logo, fits seamlessly into the flowing crown guard. The case thickness is 13.5 mm and is protected by a domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides, offering water resistance up to 150 meters.

For the blue anodized dial, OMEGA has utilized sand-blasted Grade 5 Titanium and incorporated an engraved horizontal stripe pattern. Accompanying the blackened indices and hour-minute hands with Super-LumiNova, there is a yellow varnished 3D laser-shaped cylindrical central seconds hand, Its shape is inspired by the pole that athletes use in pole vault competitions.

Behind the sapphire crystal case back is the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8928 Ti, with the main plate and bridges made of titanium. We discussed this in detail in our article on the use of titanium in the watch industry. The movement beats at 25,200 vph (3.5 Hz) and offers a 72-hour power reserve from two barrels.

The watch is presented on a blue and yellow integrated strap made from rubber and nylon fabric. 

The entire watch comes in a special presentation box and is priced at EUR 56,900, which is equivalent to 228,200 AED.

 

For more information please visit Omega official website. 

Technical specifications: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Titanium
  1. Reference:  220.92.41.21.03.002
  2. Case: sand-blasted grade 5 titanium, Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides, sandblasted silicon nitride bezel  
  3. Diameter: 41 mm
  4. Height: 13.5 mm 
  5. Lug to lug: 49.2 mm
  6. Water resistant: 150 m
  7. Dial: blue anodized titanium dial, engraved horizontal stripe pattern, blackened indices and hour-minute hands with Super-LumiNova, a yellow varnished cylindrical shape central seconds hand 
  8. Movement: manual wound Caliber 8928, in-house, titanium main plate and bridges, Master Chronometer certificationCo-Axial escapement, silicon hairspring, twin-barrel, 35 jewels, resistant to magnetism up to 15,000 gauss
  9. Power reserve: 72 hours
  10. Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5hz) 
  11. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds
  12. Bracelet / Strap: a blue and yellow integrated strap made from rubber and nylon fabric
  13. Availability: permanent line
  14. Price: EUR 56,900 which is equivalent to 228,200 AED 

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