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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 Tudor Black Bay 58 in 18K Yellow Gold

A new divers watch with a green dial and a yellow gold bracelet

 

This year, Tudor introduced a few additions to the iconic Black Bay collection, including an unexpected pink dial and the Black Bay 58 GMT with a stunning burgundy and black bezel. We also saw an array of releases from Tudor's sister brand Rolex, such as the Deepsea in yellow gold, which was an unexpected launch that received mixed reviews and opinions. However, this wasn't the only gold diver watch from both brands, as Tudor released the Black Bay 58 in 18K yellow gold also. 

18K gold is a heavy metal, which opens up another topic considering that serious dive watches are typically made from non-precious metals like stainless steel and titanium, leading to an interesting conversation about diver watch materials. The case maintains the same size as other Black Bay 58 models, with a 39mm diameter and a 12.7mm thickness. It features a unidirectional rotatable bezel in 18K yellow gold, with a 60-minute graduated disc in matte green anodized aluminum, along with gold-gilded markings and numerals. 

The watch weighed 193 grams, making it the heaviest Tudor watch in the collection. The dial is protected by a domed sapphire crystal, while the movement can be seen through the sapphire crystal case back, which ensures a water resistance of 200 meters.

The green dial features indices and Tudor's iconic snowflake hands in 18k yellow gold. The watch is powered by Manufacture Caliber MT5400, an Automatic COSC certified movement with a bidirectional rotor system providing 70 hours of power reserve. The watch is paired with a 3-link 18k yellow gold bracelet with satin finish, yellow gold “T-fit” clasp, and priced at AED 126,900. 

For more information please visit Tudor’s official website. 

Technical specifications: Tudor Black Bay 58 18K Yellow Gold
  1. Reference: M79018V-0006
  2. Case: 18K yellow gold, matte green unidirectional bezel with 60-minute anodized aluminum and gold-gilded markings, domed sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back
  3. Diameter: 39mm
  4. Height: 12.7mm
  5. Weight: 193 grams
  6. Water resistance: 200 m
  7. Dial: green dial, 18k yellow gold indices and snowflake hands 
  8. Movement: Caliber MT5400, Manufacture, Automatic, COSC certified, bidirectional rotor
  9. Power reserve: 70 hours
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds 
  11. Bracelet / Strap: 3-link 18k yellow gold bracelet, satin finish, yellow gold “T-fit” clasp
  12. Availability: Permanent line 
  13. Price: AED 126,900

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