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 Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic

Piaget's Renowned Skeleton Watches Receive a Ceramic Case for the First Time

ByWaqt

30.08.2024

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Piaget has introduced the new Polo Skeleton Ceramic, marking the first time this high-tech material is used in the Polo Skeleton collection. While ceramic is a novel addition for Piaget, skeletonization is not; it first appeared in the brand’s catalog in 1948.

The Polo Skeleton model made its debut in 2021, initially in steel and later in rose gold and white gold. Skeletonizing an ultra-thin timepiece is a significant challenge, requiring exceptional skill to balance aesthetic beauty with functional reliability, especially when using a hard material like ceramic. It took Piaget three years to achieve this feat.

The watch features a 42mm case that is only 7.5mm thick. According to Piaget, developing the Polo Skeleton Ceramic took three years, with the primary challenge being to maintain the watch’s signature ultra-thin profile in ceramic.

Piaget had to design a new case from scratch. The black ceramic case, bezel, and crown are complemented by a titanium container, treated with black DLC to match the ceramic, which houses the remaining components. This construction provides 50 meters of water resistance.

The skeleton dial, featuring bridges made of titanium, is distinguished by its polished black rim, which displays luminescent trapezoidal indexes filled with blue Super-LumiNova. This luminescence extends to the minute and hour hands. For the first time, the 'PIAGET' inscription on the blue micro-rotor is also luminescent.

Inside the case is Piaget’s in-house Caliber 1200S1, an ultra-thin skeleton automatic movement. At just 2.4mm thick and operating at 3 Hz, this movement offers a 44-hour power reserve.

The Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic is fitted with a black rubber strap and a steel and titanium folding clasp, and it also comes with an additional blue rubber strap. The watch is priced at USD 42,900, which is equivalent to approximately AED 158,000.

For more information please visit Piaget’s official website.

Technical specifications: Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic

Reference: GOA49011
Case: black ceramic case, titanium container treated with black DLC, sapphire crystal on the top and on the case back
Diameter: 42 mm
Height: 7.9 mm
Water resistance: 50 m
Dial: Skeletonized, bridges made of titanium, micro rotor at 8 o'clock showcasing the luminous 'PIAGET' inscription, inner flange in titanium, and indices coated with Super-LumiNova
Movement: in-house 1200S1 automatic caliber, ultra-thin skeleton, micro rotor, 2.4mm-thick
Power reserve: 44 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes
Bracelet / Strap: black and blue rubber strap with a steel and titanium folding clasp
Price: USD 42,900 / 158,000 AED