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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 Reservoir Introduces the Air Fight Chronograph watch

Ready for Takeoff: A Flight into Innovation Inspired by the P-51 Mustang Aircraft

 

RESERVOIR has distinguished itself from its inception in watchmaking by drawing inspiration from three fundamental forces: air, earth and water. RESERVOIR made a big impact with its distinctive approach to watch mechanisms, retro hands, and unique touches. The Air Fight collection takes its inspiration from aircraft and revolves around the black color found in the controls inside the aircraft. The latest model in the collection, the Reservoir Air Fight Chronograph, takes us on a journey across the horizon, in homage to the iconic Mustang P-51 Air-craft .

The timepiece is covered with a Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal and encased in a 43 mm steel or black PVD case on a black leather, and surrounded by a bezel with a telemeter scale, and 22 mm of Lug width, with Water resistant up to 50m. RESERVOIR draws inspiration from P-51 controls for the external elements, including the crown, which resembles the knurled knobs, Offering the operator's hand the utmost comfort, secure grip.

The All black dial on the Air-fight Chronograph is filled with aircraft-inspired details. Enthusiasts will notice the iconic black hours and minutes hands with white luminous triangle and covered with Superluminova, the dial features green, orange, and black sectors indicating normal, danger, and prohibited status resembling the P-51's instrument panel indicators.

The dial is divided into three distinct parts, a large central seconds display, a 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock, and an hour counter at 6 o'clock. This vertical layout along a single axis allows for easy readability. The markings are thoughtfully designed on the left side of the dial, with the minutes displayed from 0 to 30 and the hours marked in 12-hour increments. On the right side of the dial, there is a second segment graduated from 1 to 31, indicating the date with a retrograde display. The first day of the month is positioned at the bottom, while the last day is at the top.


RESERVOIR has developed an in-house complication within the RSV-Bi120 Caliber column, an automatic winding bi-retrograde manufacture chronograph that boasts a 60-hour power reserve. This unique movement powers the retrograde seconds display and the retrograde date indicator, and can be viewed through the sapphire caseback.

The watch comes with a Black Canvas & Leather Strap or a Black PVD Stainless Steel Butterfly Folding Clasp, Additional NATO Strap provided with quick release spring bars for easy changing.Scheduled for release in September 2023, the Airfight Chronograph will become a valuable addition to the Air-fight collection, available for purchase both in stores and online, priced at USD 6,500 which is nearly AED 24,000 ( incl Taxes) , USD 5,750 which is approximately  AED 21,000 (without Taxes).

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Technical specifications: Reservoir Air-fight Chronograph
  1. Reference:
    - Airfight Chronograph (Steel case) RSV02.AF/136
    - Airfight Chronograph (Black case) RSV02.AF/136.BL
 
  1. Case: 316L Stainless Steel Case or black PVD with brushed finish,Tachymeter bezel, Crown that resembles the knurled knobs, Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal on both sides of the watch.
  2. Diameter: 44 mm
  3. Lug width: 22 mm
  4. Water resistance: 50 meter
 
  1. Dial: Black Dials, Hands and main indexes with Superluminova, central second, 30-minute counter at 12, hour counter at 6, Bi-Retrograde date and seconds at 120°, green, orange, and black sectors indicating normal, danger, and prohibited status
 
  1. Movement: Caliber RSV-Bi120: manufacture bi-retrograde chronograph movement (based on La Joux-Perret LJP-L1C0), automatic mechanical winding and column wheel 
  2. Power reserve:  60 hours
  3. Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour
  4. Functions: Chronograph ,Hours, minutes, Bi-Retrograde date and seconds at 120°
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap: Black Canvas & Leather Strap with pin buckle or Black PVD Stainless Steel Butterfly Folding Clasp both with NATO Strap provided with quick release spring bars for easy changing of strap
  2. Availability:  Permanent line, will be available online and in stores
  3. Price: USD 6,500 which is nearly AED 24,000 ( incl Taxes) , USD 5,750 which is approximately  AED 21,000 (without Taxes)

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