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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 Nomos Glashütte Club Campus Starlight and Night Sky editions

Two new releases with classic designs and bold colors

Nomos Glashütte is known for its minimalist design and exceptional craftsmanship, creating in-house movements for its timepieces, a move that allows the German brand to maintain strict quality control and tailor its watches to meet specific design and functional requirements. Now, the brand expands its Club Campus collection with the Starlight and Night Sky editions. 

The Club Campus collection was introduced in 2017 to appeal to the younger generation, offering high-quality mechanical watches with modern designs at an accessible price point. Over the years, the series has grown with vibrant colorways, including the Red and Blue seen last year. 

Both models are available in two sizes: a unisex 36mm version with an 8.2mm thickness and a larger 38.5mm version at 8.5mm thick. Crafted from stainless steel, the cases are topped with a sapphire crystal, ensuring durability while maintaining an elegant appearance. Each watch features a closed stainless steel caseback with the option for a sapphire crystal display. They are water-resistant up to 100 meters, making them suitable for everyday wear.

The Starlight edition features a yellow dial with light grey numerals and orange outlines, while the Night Sky model showcases a blue dial with white numerals and pink outlines. Both dials combine Roman and Arabic numerals with indices, and the rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova inserts ensure legibility in low light. These are complemented by a striking neon orange seconds hand on the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.

Powering the watches is the in-house Nomos Alpha calibre, a hand-wound movement that operates at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz) and offers a 43-hour power reserve. The watches are paired with vegan suede straps in light or dark anthracite. 

The Club Campus Starlight and Night Sky are part of the permanent collection, with the 36mm versions priced at USD 1,500 approximately AED 5,500 and the 38.5mm models at USD 1,650, approximately AED 6,000. An optional sapphire crystal caseback adds USD 300 approximately AED 1,000 to the price.

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

Technical specifications: Nomos Glashütte Club Campus Starlight & Night Sky
  1. Case: stainless steel, sapphire crystal, closed stainless steel caseback (optional sapphire crystal display)
  2. Diameter: 36mm or 38.5mm
  3. Thickness: 8.2mm or 8.5mm
  4. Water resistance: 100 m
  5. Dial: yellow or blue, Roman Arabic numerals, indices, rhodium-plated hands with Super-LumiNova, small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock with orange hand 
  6. Movement:Nomos Alpha calibre, hand-wound, in-house
  7. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  8. Power reserve: 43 hour 
  9. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
  10. Bracelet / Strap: vegan suede straps in light or dark anthracite
  11. Availability: Permanent line 
  12. Price: (36mm) USD 1,500 approximately AED 5,500, (38.5mm) USD 1,650 approximately AED 6,000

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