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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 Unimatic x Massena Lab U1-SPG "NASA Artemis" Limited Edition

A collaboration that commemorate NASA’s Artemis missions with a bold hue

Unimatic is an Italian independent brand known for its minimalist tool watches that blend function and design. Its most recent partnership is with Massena Lab, a company recognized for its curated collaborations, bringing a collector’s eye to unique watch designs. Their latest project together is the Unimatic x Massena Lab U1-SPG 'NASA Artemis' Limited Edition, created to commemorate NASA’s Artemis missions, which aim to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s.

The case is crafted from stainless steel and coated in a distinctive matte burnt orange Artemis Cerakote finish (ceramic coating), ensuring both durability and a unique aesthetic. It measures 40mm in diameter and 13.2mm in thickness. The unidirectional rotating safety bezel features a charcoal Cerakote finish and a 60-minute scale. The dial is protected by a 2.5mm thick double-domed sapphire crystal with an inner anti-reflective coating for optimal legibility, while the screw-down crown and screwed caseback, reinforces the watch’s robust 300-meter water resistance. 

The matte black dial features beige Super-LumiNova indexes for excellent low-light readability, and the historic NASA ‘worm’ logo sits prominently above 6 o’clock. The dial also includes a phantom GMT hand with a surrounding 24-hour scale.

Powering the watch is the Seiko NH34A caliber, an automatic movement operating at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz) with a 42-hour power reserve. The watch comes with two nylon straps: an orange nylon strap with a nylon keeper and a steel pin buckle coated in burnt orange Cerakote, perfectly complementing the case, and an additional black nylon strap with a nylon keeper.

Limited to just 99 pieces, the U1-SPG is priced at USD 1,295, approximately AED 4,800, and has already sold out.

For more information, visit Unimatic’s or Massena Lab’s official websites.

Technical specifications: Unimatic x Massena Lab U1-SPG 'NASA Artemis' Limited Edition
  1. Case: Stainless steel, matte burnt orange Artemis Cerakote finish, unidirectional rotating safety bezel with charcoal Cerakote finish, 2.5mm thick double-domed sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, screwed caseback
  2. Diameter: 40mm
  3. Thickness: 13.2mm
  4. Water resistance: 300 meters
  5. Dial: Matte black, beige Super-LumiNova indexes, NASA ‘worm’ logo above 6 o’clock, phantom GMT hand, surrounding 24-hour scale
  6. Movement: Seiko NH34A, automatic
  7. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  8. Power reserve: 42-hours
  9. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT
  10. Bracelet/Strap: Orange nylon strap with a nylon keeper, steel pin buckle coated in burnt orange Cerakote, additional black nylon strap with a nylon keeper
  11. Availability: Limited to 99 pieces
  12. Price: USD 1,295 approximately AED 4,800

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