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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 Rolex Sky-Dweller Everose and Yellow Gold Comes with a Jubilee Bracelet

Rolex adds two new references for its most complicated timepiece

The Rolex Sky Dweller was unveiled in 2012, originally in precious metals like everose, yellow gold, and steel (with a white gold bezel that was introduced a few years ago). What sets the Sky Dweller apart is its distinction as Rolex's most complex timepiece, boasting both an annual calendar and a dual time complications. The distinctive design and concentric arrangement of this traveler's watch have propelled it to become one of the most visually striking Rolex models in the brand's collection. As part of its Watches and Wonders 2024 novelties, rolex introduces its first Sky Dweller Jubilee bracelet choice in precious metals.

The key highlight here is the availability of the brand’s beloved Jubilee bracelet in precious metal, marking its debut within the Sky-Dweller collection, as it was previously available only in steel and two-tone variations. For those wondering what distinguishes the Jubilee bracelet from other Rolex bracelets, much of it hinges on individual style, and personal preference.

Other than that the new sky dweller remains faithful to its predecessors, measuring 42mm in diameter and 13.8mm thickness. Both releases are crafted from gold, one of them comes in the brand’s proprietary Everose rose gold (an 18k pink gold alloy that mixes pure gold, copper, and a trace of platinum), while the other comes in a 18K yellow gold. The standout feature of this watch is its ring command fluted bezel, which eliminates the need for multiple crown positions and pushers. When unscrewing the crown to its first position, you can wind the movement. However, pulling the crown, setting it to the second position, allows the fluted bezel to rotate into one of three positions. Depending on the selected position, you can adjust various features of the watch. In one position, you can set the months and dates, in the next, you can adjust the home time, and in the last position, you can set the local time.

The Everose gold model features a gray sunburst dial design, whereas the 18K yellow gold comes with a white dial. The 24-hour second time zone ring continues to be the focal point of the layout, providing a sleek and distinctive twist on GMT functionality. Additionally, the dial features a date window positioned at 3 o'clock and Rolex's integrated annual calendar complication, with a set of display windows positioned outside the applied rectangular indices to indicate the current month in red.

The sky dweller is powered by the in-house caliber 9002, an automatic movement that operates at 28,800 vph and offers 72 hours of power reserve. The Everose model is priced at AED 212,000, and the yellow gold model is priced at AED 200,200. 

For more information please visit Rolex’s official website.  

Technical specifications: Rolex Sky-Dweller
  1. Reference: Everose gold (336935), Yellow gold (336938)
  2. Case:  Everose rose gold or 18K yellow gold case, ring command fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, closed case back
  3. Diameter: 42mm
  4. Thickness: 13.8mm
  5. Water resistance: 100 m
  6. Dial: gray sunburst or white dial, 24-hour second time zone ring, date window positioned at 3 o'clock, integrated annual calendar complication, month indicated with a red window around rectangular indices
  7. Movement: Caliber 9002, in-house, Superlative Chronometer certified, automatic, COSC certified, 40 jewels
  8. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, annual calendar, dual time zone 
  9. Power reserve: 72 hours
  10. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz) / -2/+2 seconds per day
  11. Bracelet / Strap: Everose or 18k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet
  12. Availability: permanent line 
  13. Price: Everose AED 212,000, yellow gold AED 200,200

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