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.

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AM/PM indicator

AM/PM indicator

An AM/PM indicator on a wristwatch is a feature that displays whether it is morning or evening. This feature is commonly found on digital watches and is usually represented by the letters "AM" and "PM" on the watch face. The indicator can be useful for people who need to keep track of time in 12-hour format and want to avoid confusion between morning and evening.

Some analog watches also have an AM/PM indicator in the form of a day/night disc that rotates to show whether it is day or night. This is often seen in watches with complications such as world time or dual time zone displays.

It's worth noting that many modern digital watches use a 24-hour format, which eliminates the need for an AM/PM indicator. In these watches, the time is displayed in a continuous cycle of 24 hours, with no need to distinguish between morning and evening.