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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.

Urwerk

is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in 1997 by brothers Felix and Thomas Baumgartner, along with Martin Frei. The brand is known for its avant-garde and innovative designs, as well as its complex and precise movements.

Urwerk watches are characterized by their unique time display systems, which often use rotating or satellite-like mechanisms to display the time in a new and creative way. The brand is also known for its use of high-tech materials, such as titanium and carbon fiber, and its attention to detail in the finishing of its watches.

Urwerk has several notable collections, including the UR-100, UR-105, and UR-110 lines, among others. The brand has won several awards for its designs and movements, and its watches are highly sought-after by collectors and watch enthusiasts.

In addition to its watch collections, Urwerk also produces limited edition art pieces that blur the line between watches and sculpture, and are highly valued by collectors. The brand continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in watchmaking, and is a leader in the world of haute horlogerie.