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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 New H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy

A Blend of Luxurious Red Gold and Burgundy with a flying Tourbillon

H. Moser & Cie. presents its latest release, the Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy, a luxurious addition to the brand’s tourbillon lineup. This timepiece features the signature round design that defines the Pioneer collection and combines red gold with a burgundy hue for an even more refined look. The watch is equipped with a flying tourbillon that completes a full rotation every minute.

The brand maintains its distinctive design language, utilizing red gold and a fumé dial, a technique that Moser has mastered over the years. This technique, which creates a deeper burgundy shade toward the edges, results in a striking visual effect. We have seen this approach in several previous releases, such as the Streamliner Perpetual Calendar Concept Smoked Salmon, and now in the latest addition to the Pioneer Tourbillon collection.

The case design, in particular, is reminiscent of the special editions Moser created for Bucherer, specifically one of the watches in this trilogy, the Pioneer Tourbillon crafted from stainless steel.

The Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy boasts a 40mm Art Deco-inspired case crafted from 5N red gold. With a height of 12mm, including the slightly domed sapphire crystal, and a screw-in crown adorned with an engraved M, the watch combines practicality and elegance, offering a water-resistance rating of 120 meters. The casebands feature fluted decoration with a brushed finish, adding a refined touch.

The burgundy fumé dial is a testament to Moser's expertise in the fumé effect, which creates a darker shade at the dial's periphery. The sunray-brushed dial is complemented by faceted applied indices and leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, all coated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced legibility. The H. Moser & Cie. logo is applied in transparent lacquer, further elevating the dial's luminosity and the warmth of the red gold. The hands and indices are also crafted from red gold.

At 6 o'clock, the one-minute flying tourbillon with a skeletonized bridge is a striking feature. Beneath its apparent simplicity lies a masterpiece of engineering, a tourbillon movement with a double hairspring, improving its efficiency. This pair of matched hairsprings is produced by H. Moser & Cie.'s sister company, Precision Engineering AG.

Powering the watch is the new HMC 805 automatic calibre, which replaces the previous HMC 804. The updated calibre offers clever enhancements, including a wider opening onto the mechanism through partially skeletonized bridges. This design makes the new calibre larger than its predecessor, with a contemporary anthracite grey finish. The opening provides a view of the gear train and bi-directional automatic winding system, while the golden rotor is beveled to avoid obstructing the movement. The calibre guarantees a power reserve of at least three days, beating at 21,600 vph (3Hz).

The khaki strap adds a touch of adventurous spirit to this elegant and timeless piece, secured by a red gold buckle engraved with the Moser logo. The Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy will join the permanent collection and is priced at CHF 59,900 (approximately AED 242,700).

 

For more information, visit the official website of H. Moser & Cie.

Technical specifications: H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Tourbillon Burgundy
  1. Reference:  ref. 3805-0400
  2. Case: brushed and polished 5N red gold case, domed sapphire crystal on both the front and case back, screw-in crown 
  3. Diameter: 40 mm
  4. Height:  12 mm
  5. Water resistance: 120 m
  6. Dial: Burgundy fumé, sunray pattern, applied indices,Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, H. Moser & Cie. logo in transparent lacquer,  flying 60 seconds tourblillion at 6 o'clock, hands and indices coeated with Super-LumiNova 
  7. Movement: in-house caliber HMC 805, automatic, bi-directional pawl winding system, 32mm x 5.5mm, 18-carat red gold with engraved H. Moser rotor
  8. Functions: hours, minutes
  9. Power reserve: 72 hours
  10. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  11. Bracelet / Strap : rubber strap, red gold clasp, engraved with the H. Moser logo 
  12. Price:  CHF 59,900 / 242,700  AED

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