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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.
A one of one minute repeater with a creative animated dial
Louis Vuitton may be the world’s most recognized luxury brand when it comes to leather goods or fashion in general, but in watchmaking, it has begun to carve a serious path in an attempt to perhaps dominate the world of horology as well. With its Geneva-based manufacture, La Fabrique du Temps, and initiatives like the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, the maison has steadily carved out a place in the world of horology. The latest chapter in its iconic Tambour collection is the Tambour Taiko Galactique, a one-off creation featuring a minute repeater and dial-side automata that illustrate an astronaut’s solitude on the Moon.
The watch is housed in an 18K white gold case, measuring a bold 46.7 mm in diameter and 14.6 mm in thickness. The signature sloping bezel features the brand’s name, while the hollowed, frosted lugs add visual lightness. Positioned at 12 o’clock is a crown inspired by pocket watches, and the minute repeater slide is set with six baguette-cut sapphires and two baguette-cut topazes. Flip the watch over, and a sapphire crystal caseback offers a full view of the movement, with water resistance rated at 30 metres.
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The dial is both engraved and enamelled, a process that took over 300 hours to complete. It depicts a Louis Vuitton-themed astronaut gazing at Earth from the Moon, featuring paillonné enamel to portray a radiant miniature Sun. Gold foil layered with translucent enamel produces a shimmering solar effect, while diamond-shaped stars and hand-sculpted elements bring the scene to life. These details are not merely decorative: the astronaut waves a flag, the Sun rotates, and a satellite subtly moves, all activated by the minute repeater mechanism.
Powering the watch is the manual-winding LFT AU14.02 calibre. It features cathedral gongs and hammers, along with Geneva stripes, and arched bridges. The calibre beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and delivers a power reserve of 100 hours. On demand, it chimes the time, hours, quarters, and minutes, while animating the dial figures in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
The watch is paired with a blue rubber strap and an 18K white gold double folding buckle. The Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Galactique is a unique piece, available at a price of €1 million, approximately AED 4,200,000.
For more information, visit Louis Vuitton’s official website.
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