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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.

Breguet

Breguet  the brand was founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, a Swiss watchmaker considered to be one of the most innovative horologists in history. The brand is known for its technical prowess, elegant designs, and rich history.

Breguet watches are famous for their high level of complexity and precision, and have been favored by many famous historical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie Antoinette. Some of the brand's most notable inventions include the tourbillon, a mechanism designed to improve accuracy by counteracting the effects of gravity on a watch's movement, and the Breguet overcoil, a type of balance spring used in many modern watches.

The brand's collections include the Classique, Tradition, Marine, and Type XX, among others, and many of its watches feature complications such as perpetual calendars, moon phases, and minute repeaters.

 

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