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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 Unveils the France-Exclusive Defy Skyline

Inspired by the Parisian horizon with an elegant verdant gradient dial

Zenith is known for its precision timepieces and groundbreaking movements, and among its iconic collections is the Defy line, which serves as a modern successor to the original Zenith Defy wristwatch model from 1969. As Paris prepares to welcome visitors from around the globe for the Summer Olympics, Zenith seizes the moment to launch a France-exclusive edition of the Defy Skyline with a stunning verdant gradient dial.

The timepiece features a 41mm diameter stainless steel case with a 12mm thickness, combining brushed and polished accents for a sophisticated finish. Its raised 12-sided bezel adds a unique touch, while sapphire crystals on both sides ensure clarity of the dial and the movement. Additionally, the watch is water-resistant up to 100 meters.

The watch draws inspiration from the Parisian horizon, where classical and contemporary architecture blend seamlessly into a unique panorama. From the lavish rooftops of historical buildings to the art-nouveau metro entrances and bridges from a bygone era. Aside from its color, the dial retains the original display of time found in the rest of the collection. The hours and minutes are displayed in the center and coated with Super-LumiNova, complemented by a date window at 3 o'clock. The sub-dial at 9 o’clock displays 1/10th of a second.

The watch is powered by the iconic in-house caliber El Primero 3620, an automatic movement boasting a 60-hour power reserve and operating at a high frequency of 36,000 vph (5Hz). The watch comes with an integrated stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp. Additionally, a black rubber strap with a starry sky pattern is included. Both can be easily swapped using the quick strap change mechanism.

The watch is limited to 50 pieces and is available exclusively in Zenith’s physical and online boutiques in France, priced at USD 9,800, equivalent to AED 36,000.

For more information please visit the official website of Zenith. 

Technical specifications: Zenith Defy Skyline Edition Paris
  1. Reference: 03.9302.3620/75.I001
  2. Case: stainless steel case, brushed and polished, raised 12-sided bezel, sapphire crystal on both front and back 
  3. Diameter: 41mm
  4. Thickness: 12mm
  5. Water resistant:100 m
  6. Dial: verdant gradient dial, center hours and minutes hands with Super-LumiNova, date window at 3 o'clock, 1/10th of a second sub-dial at 9 o’clock  
  7. Movement: caliber El Primero 3620, automatic, in-house, 26 jewels
  8. Power reserve: 60 hours
  9. Frequency: 36,000 vph (5Hz)
  10. Functions: hours, minutes, 1/10th of a second, date 
  11. Bracelet / Strap: integrated stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp, additional black rubber strap with a starry sky pattern, quick strap change mechanism 
  12. Availability: limited to 50 pieces available exclusively in Zenith’s physical and online boutiques in France
  13. Price: USD 9,800/AED 36,000

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