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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.

Ferdinand Berthoud

Ferdinand Berthoud is a Swiss watch brand founded in 2009 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.

Ferdinand Berthoud watches are known for their unique designs, high-level of finishing, and innovative technical features. The brand produces limited editions of its watches, with each piece being individually numbered and certified.

One of the standout features of Ferdinand Berthoud watches is the use of a tourbillon mechanism, which helps to counteract the effects of gravity on the watch's movement, resulting in greater accuracy. The brand also incorporates other high-tech materials, such as ceramic ball bearings and carbon fiber components.

Ferdinand Berthoud offers several collections of watches, including the Chronomètre, the FB 1, and the FB 2, and other groups.