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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 Tudor Unveils the Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25

In collaboration with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team

Tudor continues its partnership with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team into the 2025 season and unveils the Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25, a stunning chronograph inspired by the Racing Bulls' 2025 livery, featuring an ultra-light carbon fibre case.

While the case diameter remains familiar at 42mm, this new reference (79377KN) introduces a redesigned carbon fibre case that trims the thickness slightly to 14.3mm, just a touch slimmer than the standard steel model (14.4mm). The bezel is fixed and made from the same lightweight material, engraved with a tachymeter scale, and surrounds a domed sapphire crystal that protects the dial. The components are built for resilience: screw-down titanium pushers and caseback with a PVD finish, along with a PVD-coated steel crown, help maintain a robust 200m water resistance.

The racing white dial is accented with blue seconds indices, a red water resistance rating, and carbon fibre sub-dials. A date window appears at 6 o’clock, while Tudor’s signature Snowflake hands and round hour markers are outlined in black and filled with white Super-LumiNova.

Powering the watch is the Calibre MT5813, based on the Breitling B01. It’s a COSC-certified automatic chronograph equipped with a column wheel and a silicon balance spring. Beating at 28,800 vph (4Hz), it offers a power reserve of 70 hours. The watch comes fitted with a hybrid leather-rubber strap featuring a tire tread pattern and blue stitching, secured by a blackened pin buckle.

The Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25 is limited to 2,025 pieces, each individually numbered, and is priced at EUR 7,400, equivalent to AED 28,740.

For more information, visit Tudor’s official website.

Technical Specifications: Tudor Black Bay Chrono Carbon 25
  1. Case: Carbon fibre case, fixed tachymeter bezel, screw-down PVD titanium pushers, PVD titanium caseback, PVD-coated steel crown, domed sapphire crystal
  2. Diameter: 42mm
  3. Thickness: 14.3mm
  4. Water Resistance: 200 meters
  5. Dial: Racing white, blue seconds track, red water resistance text, carbon fibre sub-dials, date at 6 o’clock, Snowflake hands and round indices with white Super-LumiNova
  6. Movement: Calibre MT5813, automatic, based on Breitling B01
  7. Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Chronograph, Date
  8. Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  9. Power Reserve: 70 hours
  10. Bracelet/Strap: Hybrid leather-rubber strap with tire tread pattern and blue stitching, blackened pin buckle
  11. Availability: limited to 2,025 pieces
  12. Price: EUR 7,400, equivalent to AED 28,740

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