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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 Planet Ocean Worldtimer Duo

Ceramic Creations Blending Diving Endurance with Worldtimer Functionality

Omega introduces a pair of Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer models, sharing identical dive specs but with added complexity on the dial. As a Planet Ocean should, these worldtimer models retain 600m water resistance. Since 2017, this captivating style has been a popular choice within the brand’s Aqua Terra 150M range. Now, the mechanical complexity and aesthetics are reimagined in a bold new ceramic form, giving avid travelers two captivating choices to wear on their wrists.

Following the look of the Planet Ocean Deep Black, the new Seamaster Planet Ocean comes in a 45.5mm brushed black ceramic case with a thickness of 18.9mm and 52.4mm lug-to-lug. It features a unidirectional ceramic bezel, crafted using laser ablation. The majority of the surface has a raw finish, while the elevated numerals have a polished finish. A luminous dot marks the 60-minute indicator.

At the 10 o’clock position, the helium escape valve ensures professional dive capability, while the crown at 3 o’clock allows for winding and time-setting. These models incorporate ceramic inlays in either turquoise or gray.

The dials of these new Planet Ocean Worldtimers truly set them apart from the rest of the Planet Ocean series. The center is made of titanium, featuring a laser-ablated and varnished depiction of Earth as seen from the North Pole. On a lower level, there’s a rotating 24-hour disc displaying time across multiple time zones. The dial’s outer ring, crafted from brass with a black DLC treatment, houses applied hour indices, the city ring in two colors, a date window at 6 o’clock, and a honeycomb texture.

One version features turquoise accents on the world map’s oceans, the tip of the seconds hand, and the edge of the dial. The other version incorporates light gray for these same elements. Additionally, the lume treatment differs: on the turquoise model, the lume is conventional white, whereas on the gray model, the lume is also gray.

Powered by the automatic Calibre 8938 movement, manufactured in-house, this Master Chronometer-certified movement by METAS offers magnetic resistance up to 15,000 Gauss. It shares its base architecture with other 89xx movements, featuring two barrels in series for a 60-hour power reserve, a 3.5Hz frequency, a silicon balance spring, a free-sprung balance, and a Co-Axial escapement. In addition to hours, minutes, seconds, and date, it includes a worldtimer function and a practical time-zone adjustment, allowing the hour hand to be set in one-hour increments.

Comes with an integrated black structured rubber strap with black or gray rubber lining and turquoise or gray stitching, secured by a foldover clasp in brushed ceramic and titanium. The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer models are released as part of the permanent collection, priced at USD 15,000, approximately AED 55,000.

 

For more information visit Omega official website. 

Technical specifications: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer
  1. Reference:  215.92.46.22.01.006 (turquoise) / 215.92.46.22.01.007 (gray)
  2. Case: Black ceramic (ZrO2), brushed finish and laser-ablated bezel insert, uni-directional rotating bezel,  Domed scratch‑resistant sapphire crystal with anti‑reflective treatment on both sides, Ceramic Helium escape valve and the crown adorned with a turquoise or grey ceramic
  3. Diameter: 45.50 mm
  4. Height: 18.99 mm 
  5. Lug to lug: 52.4 mm
  6. Water resistant: 600 m
  7. Dial: Titanium center with a varnished world map, brass outer portion with a honeycomb texture, applied luminous indices, date window, and city ring, inner flange varnish in turquoise or grey, grey or black PVD coated hands
  8.  Movement: automatic, Caliber 8938, in-house, titanium main plate and bridges, METAS Master Chronometer certificationCo-Axial escapement, silicon hairspring, twin-barrel, 38 jewels, resistant to magnetism up to 15,000 gauss
  9. Power reserve: 60 hours
  10. Frequency: 25,200 vph (3.5hz) 
  11. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, worldtime
  12. Bracelet / Strap: Integrated black rubber straps, folding clasp made of ceramic and titanium 
  13. Availability: permanent line
  14. Price: USD 15,000 which is equivalent approximately to 55,000 AED 

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