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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 Pangaea Day Date

A stunning release featuring a blue dial with elegant gold accents

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Münster, MeisterSinger is a German watchmaker known for its distinctive approach to timekeeping. The brand stands out for its use of a single hand on its dials, offering a minimalist and nostalgic way of reading time reminiscent of historical timepieces. In addition to this unique approach, MeisterSinger has released a variety of models featuring different complications, including a bell complication and a moonphase, all while maintaining its signature single-hand time display.

One of the brand’s most iconic models is the Pangaea Day Date, first introduced in 2013. This line has since expanded to include several variants, such as a white dial version released last year and a gray dial model unveiled earlier this year. In its latest release, MeisterSinger expands this collection once more with a blue dial featuring gold accents.

The watch boasts a polished stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter and 10.5mm in thickness, just like its predecessors. The large onion-style crown adds a touch of vintage charm while ensuring ease of use. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, and turning the watch over reveals a screwed sapphire crystal caseback, allowing a clear view of the intricate movement.

The blue sunray-brushed dial is adorned with golden accents. Golden double digits mark the hours (01, 02, 03), while smaller golden markers indicate the five-minute intervals between them, helping the wearer estimate the time more precisely. White indicators with no numbers are placed at key points: the hour (12:00), the quarter-hour (12:15, 12:45), and the half-hour (12:30), making it easier to tell the time at a glance.

At the center, a single golden hand maintains MeisterSinger’s signature one-hand design. Instead of traditional windows, the day and date are displayed on two concentric rotating discs closer to the center.

Powering the watch is the Sellita SW220 automatic movement, customized for MeisterSinger's unique time display. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and offers a 38-hour power reserve. The watch comes with a brown cowhide leather strap, painstakingly dyed by hand using oak bark, and is priced at EUR 2,490, approximately equivalent to AED 9,600.

For more information, you can visit MeisterSinger’s official website.

Technical specifications: MeisterSinger Pangaea Day Date
  1. Case: stainless steel, Polished, sapphire crystal, screwed sapphire crystal caseback, onion-style crown 
  2. Diameter: 40mm
  3. Thickness: 10.5mm
  4. Dial: Blue, sunray pattern, golden double digits for hours, single golden indices for five-minute intervals, single golden hand
  5. Movement: Sellita SW220, automatic
  6. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
  7. Power reserve: 38 hours
  8. Functions: hours, minutes, day, date
  9. Bracelet / Strap: Brown cowhide leather strap dyed with oak bark
  10. Availability: Permanent line 
  11. Price: EUR 2,490, approximately AED 9,600

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