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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 New Black Bay 68

A New 43mm Addition to the Brand’s Renowned Diving Watch Collection

Tudor introduces an entirely new Black Bay model in a bold 43mm size, a larger option for its renowned diving watch. Available in two striking color configurations, silver and blue, this edition maintains the trusted design cues of the Black Bay line, featuring a black bezel, 200 m water resistance, and a METAS-certified caliber.

According to the brand, “Tudor isn’t afraid to go against the grain, it’s been in the brand’s DNA since the very beginning. Everyone knows the 'trend' in modern watchmaking is to go smaller. But this time it’s all about thinking big”

The new case measures 43mm in diameter while maintaining the same 13.6mm thickness as the 41mm models. It preserves the familiar Black Bay diver aesthetic with its brushed and polished surfaces, a fluted bezel, and a 60-minute unidirectional stainless steel bezel featuring a matte black aluminum insert. 

A domed sapphire crystal protects the dial, while a solid stainless steel case back completes the look, ensuring a robust 200 m water resistance.

Available in two dial colors—silver sunray-brushed and Tudor blue—both dials boast a domed finish. The silver model features black-accented hands and markers, whereas the blue edition incorporates silver-toned elements. Both models are generously filled with Super-Luminova, and the hands retain the classic “Snowflake” design.

Powering the watches is the automatic MT5601-U movement, the well-established Kenissi-made caliber used throughout the Black Bay collection. It operates at 4Hz, provides a 70-hour power reserve, and is Master Chronometer-certified by METAS, ensuring superior accuracy of –2/+4 seconds per day and high resistance to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss.

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is paired with a 3-link stainless steel bracelet featuring smooth side flanks instead of vintage-inspired rivets, and it is secured with the brand’s practical T-Fit clasp with rapid adjustment Priced at EURO 4,730, which is approximately equivalent to 19,200 AED.

 

For more information visit Tudor Official website.

Technical specifications: Tudor Black Bay 68
  1. Reference: M7943A1A0NU-0001 (blue) / M7943A1A0NU-0002 (silver)
  2. Case: 316L stainless steel case, brushed with polished casebands, bezel with black anodized aluminum insert, white-coloured tachymeter scale, screw-down crown, solid caseback, sapphire crystal
  3. Size: 41 mm
  4. Thickness: 13.6 mm
  5. Water resistance: 200 m
  6. Dial: blue or sun-brushed silver, domed, with silver-tone applied luminous indices, snowflake hands, Super-LumiNova hands and indices
  7. Movement: Calibre MT5601-U, Master-Chronometer-certified by METAS, silicon balance spring, 25 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 70 hours
  9. Frequency:   28,800 vph (4 Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds
  11. Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel 3-link bracelet 
  12. Availability: Permanent Line
  13. Price: EURO 4,730, which is approximately equivalent to 19,200 AED

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