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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 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Collection

Five beautiful releases of mechanical chronographs

For decades, TAG Heuer has been synonymous with precision, innovation, and the adrenaline-fueled world of motorsport. The brand served as the official timekeeper of the Formula 1 World Championship from 1992 to 2003, and this year, it has announced its return to this position.

But that’s not the only exciting news for TAG Heuer in 2025. The brand has also unveiled five remarkable new mechanical timepieces from its iconic Formula 1 collection. These include four bold chronographs and the Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing, a special edition celebrating TAG Heuer’s enduring partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing.

Before diving into the details, let’s revisit the collection’s history. Launched in 1986, the Formula 1 collection was the first to carry the TAG Heuer name. For many enthusiasts, those quartz-powered watches served as an introduction to Swiss timepieces. Nearly four decades later, the collection remains highly coveted in vintage markets, continuing to uphold its iconic appeal.

The case is crafted from either grade 2 titanium in its natural color or black DLC-coated titanium, depending on the model, and measures 44mm in diameter and 14.1mm in thickness.The sapphire crystal is surrounded by a fixed tachymeter bezel crafted from aluminum. However, the special Oracle Red Bull Racing edition features a carbon insert. The case includes chronograph pushers, a crown with a colored ring, and a solid caseback that ensures water resistance up to 200 meters.

Four variants feature a black opalin dial, while the Oracle Red Bull Racing edition has a blue dial. All share a tri-compax layout with a chronograph minutes counter at 12 o’clock, a chronograph hours counter at 6 o’clock, and a small seconds counter at 9 o’clock. The hands and applied indices are treated with Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility, while the chronograph and small seconds hands are lacquered in red, blue, lime green, or yellow. The date window is positioned at 3 o’clock, adjacent to the brand logo.

The watches are powered by the Calibre 16 automatic chronograph movement, based on the Sellita SW-500. This movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and offers a 42-hour power reserve. Each watch comes with an integrated rubber strap available in black, red, or the signature Oracle Red Bull Racing blue. The strap is secured with a steel pin buckle engraved with the TAG Heuer logo.

The prices are as follows: the titanium variant is CHF 4,300 / AED 17,400, the black DLC-coated variant is CHF 4,600 / AED 18,610, and the Oracle Red Bull Racing Edition is CHF 5,300 / AED 21,500.

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

Technical specifications: TAG Heuer Formula 1
  1. Reference: CBZ2082.FT8096 (titanium), CBZ2085.FT8093 (Black coated ‘red’), CBZ2084.FT8097 (Black coated ‘blue’), CBZ2086.FT8098 (Black coated ‘lime green’), CBZ2080.FT8091 (titanium ‘blue’)
  2. Case: grade 2 titanium, black DLC-coated titanium, sapphire crystal, fixed tachymeter bezel crafted from aluminum or carbon, crown with a colored ring, solid caseback 
  3. Diameter: 44mm
  4. Thickness: 14.1mm
  5. Water resistance: 200 m 
  6. Dial: black or blue opalin, chronograph minutes counter at 12 o’clock, chronograph hours counter at 6 o’clock, small seconds counter at 9 o’clock, Super-LumiNova hands and applied indices, chronograph and small seconds hands are lacquered in (red, blue, lime green, or yellow), date window is positioned at 3 o’clock
  7. Movement: Calibre 16, automatic, based on the Sellita SW-500
  8. Power reserve: 42 hours
  9. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  10. Functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date
  11. Bracelet / Strap: integrated rubber strap in black, red, or blue, steel pin buckle engraved with the TAG Heuer logo 
  12. Price: Titanium (CHF 4,300 / AED 17,400), black DLC-coated (CHF 4,600 / AED 18,610), Oracle Red Bull Racing Edition (CHF 5,300 / AED 21,500)

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