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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.

Blancpain

Blancpain is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in 1735 by Jehan-Jacques Blancpain in the town of Villeret, located in the Swiss Jura mountains. The brand has a long and rich history of watchmaking, and it is considered to be one of the oldest and most prestigious watch brands in the world.

Blancpain is known for its exquisite timepieces, which are handcrafted using traditional techniques and the finest materials. The brand offers a wide range of watches, including classic dress watches, sporty dive watches, and complicated timepieces with intricate movements and functions.

Blancpain has a strong focus on innovation and has introduced many important advancements in watchmaking over the years. For example, the brand was the first to create a self-winding wristwatch, as well as the first to introduce a watch with a moon phase display. Blancpain is also known for its ultra-thin watches, which are some of the thinnest mechanical watches in the world.

Blancpain is committed to preserving traditional watchmaking techniques, and the brand has a team of skilled artisans who create each watch by hand. The brand also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, and it has implemented a number of eco-friendly initiatives in its production processes.

 

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