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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.

Furlan Marri

Furlan Marri is a new watch brand founded by Andrea Furlan and Hamad Al-Marri in 2021, which caused a stir in the watch world last year with their mecha-quartz-driven chronograph models. Although the brand gained recognition, some enthusiasts were hesitant about the quartz movement. However, Furlan Marri has launched a new model, the Ref. 2116-A Black Sector, which features a fully mechanical movement and a classic-styled stainless steel case.

 The watch has a deep black, sector-style dial with silver or light-grey printed tracks and scales, Breguet-style numerals, leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, and a needle-like central seconds hand. The watch is powered by an automatic movement by La Joux-Perret, which is based on the manufacturer's G100 ébauche and has 24 jewels and a power reserve of 68 hours.