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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 Meistersinger Anton Bruckner Edition: A Unique Experience with a Musical Touch

Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Austrian Composer Anton Bruckner

The German brand MeisterSinger is renowned for its distinctive watches featuring a single hour hand, a design inspired by early watchmaking traditions. The core concept behind MeisterSinger watches is to provide a unique timekeeping experience. Unlike traditional watches with multiple hands, MeisterSinger models use a single hand to indicate the time on a 12-hour dial. We have previously discussed several notable releases, including the Enamel Edition Z1 and the Pangea Day-Date 365. The latest addition to their collection is the Anton Bruckner Edition, named in honour of the Austrian composer and organist and to celebrate his birthday.

The MeisterSinger Edition Anton Bruckner watch comes in a 43mm diameter and 12.95mm thick stainless steel case with satin and polished finishes. It offers water-resistant up to 50 meters, includes a domed sapphire crystal over the dial. and an engraved image of Bruckner on the steel caseback. A prominent fluted crown, adorned with an embossed MeisterSinger logo, facilitates easy time-setting. Additionally, a functional pusher at 2 o’clock allows the wearer to toggle the Bell chiming function on or off.

The watch features a dial that evokes a design from Bruckner’s era. The single heat-blued hand, characteristic of MeisterSinger's style, glides over a white dial marked with a 12 and 24-hour scale, complemented by blue and red accents. The hour markers include numbers 1 to 12 on the outer circle and 13 to 24 on the inner circle, with the keys of Bruckner’s nine symphonies replacing some of the numbers. The dial also showcases alternating black and blue markers for precise time reading, and a red "30" denotes the half-hour. The MeisterSinger logo, adorned with a musical symbol, and Bruckner’s signature, along with the Bell Hora’s ringing bell image, further enriched the design.

The MeisterSinger Edition Anton Bruckner features the MS Bell automatic movement, based on the Swiss Sellita SW200 and incorporating a specially developed module. Introduced in 2021, this movement operates at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and provides a 38-hour power reserve. It powers bell complication, delivering a delicate chime on the hour through a sound fork positioned behind the dial. 

 

The mechanism can be disengaged for quiet hours using the pusher above the crown, which, when pulled out, shows a black mark indicating that the watch will remain silent for the next hour's chime. The watch comes with an ocean blue leather strap with a steel pin buckle and is priced at USD 5,399, equivalent to AED 19,800.

For more information please visit MeisterSinger’s official website

Technical specifications: Meister Singer Edition Anton Bruckner
  1. case: stainless steel with satin and polished finishes, domed sapphire crystal, stainless steel case back, crown decorated with engraved MeisterSinger logo
  2. Diameter: 43mm
  3. Thickness: 12.95mm
  4. Water resistance:50 m
  5. Dial: White dial, blue and red 12-hour and 24-hour scales, 1-12 and 13-24 hour markers, black and blue markers, red "30", single blued hand
  6. Movement: MS Bell automatic movement, based on Sellita SW200, developed module
  7. Power reserve: 38 hours
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz) 
  9. Functions: hours, minutes
  10. Bracelet / Strap: ocean blue leather strap, steel pin buckle
  11. Availability: Permanent line
  12. Price: USD 5,399 / AED 19,800

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