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.

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Introducing The New IWC Pilot Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month

Expanding the Performance Chronograph collection with a perpetual calendar

ByWaqt

08.04.2025

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At Watches and Wonders 2025, IWC further elevated its iconic Pilot’s Watch collection with the introduction of the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month (IW388801). Building on the success of the 2023 Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41, this new timepiece highlights the brand’s ongoing evolution, seamlessly merging an advanced chronograph with a perpetual calendar.

The watch is crafted from IWC’s proprietary Ceratanium, a material that blends the lightness and strength of titanium with the scratch resistance of ceramic. The case, along with the crown, pushers, and bracelet, are all made from this innovative material. It measures 43mm in diameter and 16.5mm in thickness. The case also features a black ceramic bezel with a golden tachymeter scale. On the caseback, a tinted sapphire crystal offers a clear view of the movement. With 100 meters of water resistance, this watch is both stylish and functional, ready for daily wear.

The black hammered dial is a standout feature, offering a digital perpetual calendar displayed through golden double-digit discs for the date and month at 3 and 9 o'clock. At 6 o’clock, a single-digit leap year indicator shares space with the small seconds. The chronograph’s hours and minutes are combined in a counter at noon, and Super-LumiNova ensures legibility in low light across the hands and Arabic numerals.

Powered by the IWC-manufactured calibre 89802, this watch features an automatic flyback chronograph with a perpetual calendar function. The 474-part movement operates at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offers a 68-hour power reserve. The timepiece comes with a Ceratanium bracelet secured by a folding clasp. It is priced at CHF 80,000, equivalent to AED 320,000.

For more information, visit IWC’s official website.

Technical Specifications: IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month

Reference: IW388801
Case: Ceratanium, black ceramic bezel with golden tachymeter scale, tinted sapphire crystal caseback
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 16.5mm
Water Resistance: 100 meters
Dial: Black hammered dial, digital double-disc display for date (3 o'clock) and month (9 o'clock), leap year indicator and small seconds at 6 o’clock, chronograph hour and minute counter at 12 o’clock, Arabic numerals and hands with Super-LumiNova
Movement: IWC-manufactured calibre 89802 automatic movement
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar, Month
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power Reserve: 68 hours
Bracelet/Strap: Ceratanium bracelet with folding clasp
Price: CHF 80,000 equivalent AED 320,000