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 Tissot, Wilson and The WNBA collaborates unveiling the Seastar Powermatic 80

Celebration of the growth of the basketball women’s league

ByWaqt

17.04.2024

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One notable aspect of Tissot's legacy is its extensive collaborations, spanning various industries and domains. Particularly prominent among these partnerships is its association with the NBA, where Tissot serves as the official timekeeper of the sport. This collaboration has seen the creation of exclusive timepieces tailored to basketball enthusiasts and players alike.

Given Tissot's significant role within the NBA, it seems only fitting that the brand extends its timekeeping prowess to the women's leagues. Recently, during the 2024 WNBA Draft held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024, in New York, Tissot unveiled a bespoke 40mm Seastar model. This release marked a collaborative effort between Tissot, Wilson Sporting Goods, and the WNBA.

The timepiece boasts a 40mm diameter stainless steel case with a thickness measuring 12.5mm, with a beautiful brushed finish. Designed for diving, the watch features a screw-down crown shielded by crown guards ensuring 300m water resistance, and a unidirectional rotating bezel. Notably, the bezel's countdown area is accented in a contrasting color, drawing inspiration from the hues of Wilson's Official Basketball of the WNBA (orange, white, and black), and the transparent glass covering the movement displays a basketball print.

Additionally the bezel is black with an orange countdown section dedicated to diving times, and the countdown area is calibrated to 24 minutes, aligning with the iconic 24-second shot clock in basketball (the time a team may possess the ball before attempting to score a field goal).

The dial comes in either black or white (for the quartz variant). The indices and hands are enhanced with Super-LumiNova for optimal visibility in low-light conditions, while the central seconds hand stands out in orange, complemented by a luminous pip and a T-shaped counterweight. Additionally, the dial features a date window positioned at 6 o'clock.

The watch is powered by the Tissot Powermatic 80, an automatic movement that operates at 21,600vph (3Hz) and offers 80 hours of power reserve. Two straps are offered in orange or white that are made of WIlson WNBA Evo-NXT Composite Game Ball Material, with a steel pin buckle and a quick-release interchangeable system. The watch is priced at CHF 695 which is equivalent to AED 2,800.

For more information please visit Tissot’s official website.

Technical specifications: Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA Powermatic 80

Case: stainless steel case, brushed, screw-down crown with crown guards, black unidirectional rotating bezel with an orange countdown, sapphire crystal, transparent caseback with basketball print
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
Water resistance: 300 m
Dial: black or white (for the quartz variant), indices and hands with Super-LumiNova, orange central seconds hand stands with luminous pip and a T-shaped counterweight, date window positioned at 6 o'clock
Movement: Powermatic 80, automatic, 23 jewels
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Power reserve: 80 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Bracelet / Strap: orange or white strap, made of WIlson WNBA Evo-NXT Composite Game Ball Material, steel pin buckle, quick-release interchangeable system
Price: CHF 695 which is equivalent to AED 2,800