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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First Look The Latest Release from Vyntage Horology in Collaboration with Louis Erard

A classic watch inspired by the architecture of Burj Khalifa

ByWaqt

13.12.2023

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Just one month ago, Vyntage Horology marked its entrance into the world of horology with a grand launch at Dubai Watch Week 2023. This new independent watch brand introduces its first two collections, Monograph and Purity,

Vyntage Horology now comes back with in collaboration, with the Swiss watchmaker Louis Erard, giving us a limited timepiece. A classical watch design draws inspiration from the world's most famous and tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa.

Comes in a polished stainless-steel case of the Louis Erard X Vyntage watches takes a simple and classical approach to dress watch design. When you look at the watch, it may resemble Louis Erard Petit Second watches, but upon testing, we confirmed that this collaboration has added a distinctive touch to the timepiece. The long straight lugs feature a pronounced downward curve, the case side profile is softly rounded, and the smooth bezel is elegantly narrow, giving the design an all-dial appearance when viewed from above. The 39mm model balances these elements cleanly and evenly in images. While the case telegraphs a formal lifestyle, 50 meters of water resistance ensures all-day peace of mind and flexibility for the occasional adventure.

The watches feature a sand-colored dial brushed in a snailled pattern. With Arabic numerals printed on a satin-finished chapter ring, the classic small seconds counter of the running second is also reinterpreted here with strict minimalism, no indices, and a single dot and Vyntage printed at noon. Given a dash of verve with a polished surface, the special element in this collaboration is the hands. The Burj Khalifa-shaped hour and minute hands add a touch of architectural elegance. Limited to 99 pieces.

Beneath the sapphire caseback is the reliable Swiss automatic elaboré grade Sellita SW261-1 with an openworked rotor and black lacquered LE logo. The movement has a frequency of 28,800vph/4Hz, a power reserve of 38 hours when fully wound, and features a stop-seconds mechanism. Each movement has been customized by Louis Erard with the brand’s partially skeletonized rotor with the “LE” logo in black lacquer. The caseback ring continues the polished finish of the rest of the case and is adorned with engraved branding. Engraved with "Vyntage Edition 1 of 99" on the case back.

The watch features a gray grained calf leather strap with stainless steel buckle engraved with Louis Erard.

This edition is limited to only 99 pieces and comes at a price of 9,900 AED, which is equivalent to 2,400 CFH.

Technical specifications: Louis Erard x Vyntage

Case: Polished stainless steel case, 3 part polished bezel, domed crystal sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, transparent caseback
Diameter: 39 mm
Height: 12.82 mm
Lug to lug: 45.90 mm
Water resistance: 50 m

Dial:sand-colored dial, snailled pattern on the center, circular satin-finished chapter ring, polished small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock, printed Arabic numerals and chapter ring, Burj Khalifa-shaped hour and minute hands

Movement: Sellita SW 261-1 automatic, 31 jewels, stop-seconds, brushed skeleton rotor with LE logo
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds