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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 Zenith Introduces The Fully Polished Defy Extreme Mirror

Polished stainless steel case, with ultra-reflective dial

The Zenith DEFY Extreme Collection represents a pinnacle of performance and design, pushing boundaries to their limits. Launched at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021, this collection showcases Zenith's dedication to precision and innovation. Combining the iconic El Primero 21, one of the fastest and most precise manufacture chronograph movements, with avant-garde design. The DEFY Extreme Collection offers a fusion of cutting-edge technology and bold aesthetics, as seen in models like the Defy Extreme Chronograph Carl Cox Edition.

Now, Zenith introduces the fully mirror-polished Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror. This new release goes beyond the ordinary, featuring an all-polished stainless steel case, with some specification remaining faithful to the DEFY Extreme collection, at 45 mm in diameter, and water-resistant up to 20 meters. The watch is topped by a sapphire crystal, showing a beautiful view of the reflective dial, and a sapphire caseback unveiling the zenith star rotor.

The skeleton dial presents an ultra-reflective spectacle, yet with a distinctive visual approach. Departing from previous releases, the Defy Extreme Mirror accentuates separation by replacing the smoked sapphire base that was found in some previous versions, with actual mirrors. This bold choice intensifies the visual impact, creating a crisp reflection that seamlessly integrates with the mirrored outer minutes track, polished hour indices, and the skeletonized polished hands. The dial features a 30-min chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, 60-min chronograph counter at 6 o'clock, running seconds positioned at 9 o'clock, central chronograph hand 1/100th of a second, and a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. 

 

 

 

The DEFY Extreme collection features the in-house El Primero 21 automatic chronograph, with a 50-hour power reserve and a high-frequency beat rate of 36,000 vph (5Hz). However, the chronograph has its own escapement beating at 360,000 vph (50Hz). The watch comes with an stainless steel integrated bracelet that mirrors the watch's polished aesthetic, fashioned in matching fully polished stainless steel. Zenith offers two additional strap options, a black rubber strap and a practical Velcro strap. The watch is ingeniously crafted with an innovative interchangeable strap system, facilitating seamless transitions between the polished bracelet and these alternative straps. Priced at CHF 21,680 which is equivalent to AED 98,800.

 

For more information please visit Zenith’s official website

 

Technical specifications: Zenith Defy Extreme Mirror
  1. Reference: 03.9102.9004/90.I001
 
  1. Case:  Fully polished stainless steel case, topped by a sapphire crystal, sapphire caseback 
  2. Diameter: 45 mm
  3. water resistance: 20 m
 
  1. Dial: skeleton dial, mirror base, mirrored outer minutes track, polished hour indices, skeletonized polished hands, 30-min chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, 60-min chronograph counter at 6 o'clock, running seconds positioned at 9 o'clock, central chronograph hand 1/100th of a second, and a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
 
  1. Movement: In-house El Primero 21 automatic chronograph, zenith star rotor,  293 components 
  2. Power reserve: 50 hours
  3. Frequency:  36,000 vph (5Hz),  360,000 vph (50Hz) for the chronograph 
  4. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator, chronograph with 1-second central hand
 
  1. Bracelet / Strap : polished integrated stainless steel bracelet, two additional strap options, a black rubber strap and a practical Velcro strap,interchangeable strap system 
 
  1. Availability: permanent line
  2. Price: CHF 21,680 which is equivalent to AED 98,800

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