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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 The Fully Platinum C by Romain Gauthier

The most luxurious releases from the independent Swiss brand

Romain Gauthier is one of the most innovative and skilled watchmakers in today’s era, celebrated for creating visually stunning timepieces that showcase intricate craftsmanship with a modern twist. The brand combines traditional watchmaking techniques with an elegant and sporty aesthetic, offering creations in refined materials such as titanium and platinum.

Recently, the brand released the C by Romain Gauthier Titanium Edition Six, the sixth and final addition of the titanium collection. Today, the brand unveils a new milestone, a fully platinum version of the C by Romain Gauthier with an integrated bracelet, a sophisticated blend of luxury and innovation poised to captivate. 

The platinum case features a refined blend of brushed and polished surfaces, measuring 41mm in diameter and 9.55mm in thickness. Its bezel, also crafted from platinum, is initially machined into a round shape, with six straight sides cut to create six elegant facets. The dial is protected by sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. The watch also includes the brand’s signature offset crown positioned at 2 o’clock.

The dial, made from 18k white gold, showcases a bouchardé texture—an intricate, hand-engraved finish crafted by the manufacturer's skilled decoration and finishing experts. A blue PVD treatment is then applied to the dial, enriching the texture. The dial is adorned with Super-LumiNova hands, also in 18k white gold, along with matching white gold indexes and Roman numerals, and includes a small seconds sub-dial positioned at 7 o’clock.

The watch is driven by an in-house, hand-wound movement crafted from 18k white gold, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and providing a power reserve of 60 hours. It comes with an integrated platinum bracelet with a folding clasp, giving the watch a total weight of 350 grams. Each bracelet link showcases contrasting finishes, with satin-finished surfaces and hand-polished connecting elements. The watch is priced at CHF 118,000, equivalent to AED 503,000.

For more information you can visit Romain Gauthier’s official website. 

Technical specifications: C by Romain Gauthier Platinum Edition Bracelet
  1. Reference: MON00555
  2. Case: platinum, brushed and polished, platinum bezel, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, crown positioned at 2 o’clock
  3. Diameter: 41mm
  4. Thickness: 9.55mm
  5. Water resistance: 50 m
  6. Weight: 350 grams
  7. Dial: 18k white gold, bouchardé texture, blue PVDSuper-LumiNova 18k white gold hands, white gold indexes and Roman numerals, small seconds sub-dial positioned at 7 o’clock
  8. Movement: 18k white gold hand-wound movement, in-house, 158 components, 24 jewels
  9. Power reserve: 60 hours 
  10. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz) 
  11. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
  12. Bracelet / Strap: integrated platinum bracelet, folding clasp
  13. Availability: Permanent line 
  14. Price: CHF 118,000 / AED 503,000

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